The amount of time people spend “at work” has changed significantly over the last few centuries. Robert Whaples, a professor of economics at Wake Forest University has mapped out the history of hours of work in the U.S., which reveals a gradual declin…
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The company will cut all diversity-focused jobs and withdraw DEI goals after criticism of its LGBTQ-inclusive stance.
With summer having gotten off to a scorching start, workers across the country may be dreaming of a seaside escape or cutting out early to watch a movie in an air-conditioned theater.
For some, that can be a reality. Business owners have found that…
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pa…
The rise in freelancing wasn’t just a COVID trend. According to Gartner, by 2025, independent workers will make up between 35% and 40% of the global workforce.
But despite its popularity, being a freelancer can be tough—especially in a creative fie…
You’re probably under pressure at work. Work keeps getting faster, more urgent, and more demanding. And it’s natural to want to do your best. But striving to be perfect can wreak havoc on your mental health and wellbeing. It can even lead to depressio…
With dreams of a four-day workweek buzzing online, business leaders might have seen studies that conclude that a happier team has a direct correlation to major productivity increases. But what are the logistics involved in implementing a four-day work…
If your goal at work is to get promoted and to move up the food chain, then you need to be noticed by those who make decisions about promotions. That means your immediate supervisor, as well as the leaders above them, need to know who you are. There a…
Credit risk organizations are already adopting gen AI technologies. How can they deploy them safely and at scale?
