How far you live from work could determine your RTO
The US federal government and some companies consider a worker's distance from the office when deciding who must show up at the office.
Tim Paradis
Future-of-work correspondent
AI execs at big consulting firms share their favorite prompts and how they use the technology
AI chiefs at top consultancies, including PwC, McKinsey, and Deloitte, told Business Insider how they use AI for their professional and personal lives.
Why you should be careful about copying Trump's take-no-prisoners leadership style
Donald Trump's sometimes brash leadership style can deliver short-term wins but be quite costly in the long term, leadership experts told BI.
Government workers who want a private sector role may have to tap the 'hidden job market'
Federal employees eyeing a shift to the private sector as DOGE offers buyouts should consider networking and cutting their résumés way back.
Cheap AI could be good for workers
Low-cost AI could let more workers access the technology. That could boost productivity even as concerns remain about bots replacing humans.
Bosses are done caring how you feel
Bosses are mandating returns-to-office, cutting costs, and rolling back DEI plans, indicating that some managers are less empathic with workers.
MBB explained: How hard it is to get hired and what it's like to work for the prestigious strategy consulting firms, McKinsey, Bain, and BCG
McKinsey, Bain, and BCG, referred to as MBB or the Big Three, are the most prestigious strategy consultancies in the world.
The companies fighting back against Trump's war on DEI
JPMorgan and Costco say DEI efforts help drive innovation and success, though other companies like Meta and Walmart are scaling back policies.
Trump's RTO executive order: How the mandate will work and when federal workers may have to return to the office
Big changes are in store for federal workers who work remotely after Trump signed an executive order requiring RTO. Here's how the mandate might work.
A JPMorgan exec says Americans need to get better at asking for raises. Career experts offer 4 tips for success.
JPMorgan's David Kelly said US workers have been too shy to seek raises. Career experts' tips include creating a brag sheet and researching pay rates.
Sometimes, endless rounds of job interviews can be a good thing
Some employers are adding more interviews to the hiring process. While this can be a pain, it can also offer insights into an organization's culture.
RTO mandates are showing a trust breakdown between bosses and workers
Return-to-office mandates could erode some of the trust some employers built with workers in the pandemic. That could eventually drive away staff.
The linguistic somersaults Meta and other companies use to disguise how job cuts are coming
When companies cut jobs, many resort to language like "rightsizing" to try to soften the blow. It doesn't work.
If you want to land a job this year, get good with AI
LinkedIn found that since last fall, AI hiring has been 30% faster than overall hiring and that the skills needed for most jobs will change by 2030.
We work remotely, so we moved from the US to Morocco. We plan to stay for years.
A couple from the US says they've found a good work-life balance after moving to Morocco. They appreciate the safety, family culture, and healthcare.
Why some companies are fumbling their RTO plans
CEOs' pushes to get workers back to the office mean some are returning to a lack of parking or desk space, with companies including Amazon delaying.
The tech leaders poised to help Trump run the government
Donald Trump is set to welcome a cadre of Silicon Valley insiders to help run his second administration.
If you want to work remotely this year, you might have to move jobs
Remote roles are dwindling for some workers as big companies recall employees. To work remotely, you might consider smaller firms or self-employment.
3 things you can do to level up your career in the new year
You can take steps to help boost your career in 2025. Learning AI, volunteering, and starting a side hustle can bring benefits, experts say.
Working from home isn't a perk for me. It's a necessity.
Kyle Ankney's pursuit of a remote PR role highlights hurdles faced by those with disabilities, as his insurance provides in-home care.