The hot new side hustle: standing in line
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Tech companies laying off staff are still hiring — especially in AI
As layoffs continue to sweep across tech companies, firms continue to hire. Some even plan to grow their head count this year.
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8 mistakes to avoid making during work meetings, according to an etiquette expert
Business insider asked an etiquette expert about the things to avoid doing during work meetings. She advised against multitasking and showing up late.
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Deloitte tells some staff to remove pronouns from their email signatures
Deloitte US is rolling back DEI programs and told some staff to remove pronouns from emails. Its UK division remained "committed" to diversity goals.
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A day in my life as a CEO in Nashville who just became an empty nester, loves to squeeze in exercise, and gets 300 emails a day
Kurt Kane has been the CEO of TruGreen for about a year. As a new Nashville resident, he starts his day at the gym and goes to the office every day.
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Startups are showering employees with wild perks, from MRIs to 'pawternity leave'
As Big Tech cuts back on cushy perks, startups are offering everything from college funds for employees' kids to 'compassionate leave' for breakups.
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MBA grads are struggling to find work. Here's why it's unlikely to get easier anytime soon.
Recent MBA graduates from schools like Harvard and Yale are taking longer to find work due to a hiring slowdown for some white-collar roles.
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I take care of my mom and my 2 kids. I had to quit my job to fulfill all their needs.
Kate Curtis' mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's when she was 71. To take care of her mom and her kids, she had to quit her job.
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I applied to hundreds of jobs before landing one at Tesla. I learned that referrals and connections are a better strategy than mass-applying.
Dhruv Loya came to the US as an international student. It took hundreds of applications before he was able to land a job in the country at Tesla.
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93% of Gen Zers use AI at work — and it's giving them a huge advantage
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em: How Gen Z is using AI to get ahead at work.
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OpenAI's CPO says students looking to stay competitive should ask themselves a basic question when starting a task
The OpenAI chief product officer suggested asking yourself: "Is there a way that AI could help me do this faster?"
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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.
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Meta is cutting jobs after saying it would target 'low performers.' That label can make things worse for those being laid off.
Experts say such labels can create additional barriers for laid-off employees searching for new jobs.
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LinkedIn's CISO and other executives break down how to get into the lucrative field of cybersecurity
LinkedIn's chief information security officer told BI there is a "significant gap" in the training and skills needed for success in cybersecurity.
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A software engineer shares the résumé that got him on-site interviews at Meta, Amazon, and Dropbox — and hired at Microsoft
After receiving countless job rejections, Akshay Phadké, a software engineer, used four résumé strategies to help him land a job at Microsoft.
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The CEO of a $282 billion chip machine producer takes one easy step to stay calm at the start of a big presentation
Dutch semiconductor giant ASML's CEO has one simple piece of advice for anyone going into a big presentation: watch how you breathe.
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I moved my family from mainland US to Puerto Rico for a dream job. The island life wasn't what we expected.
My family and I were looking forward to the dreamy island life in Puerto Rico. But we sometimes had no running water and faced a struggling economy.
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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.
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Tips for handling conflicts in the workplace, according to experts
Navigating conflicts at work can be awkward or stressful, but there are steps you can take to try to defuse difficult situations.
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Fido's RTO blues: America's pets are heartbroken over the end of WFH
Companies are demanding workers return to the office. Nobody knows what to do with their pets who only know the work-from-home era.
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The list of major companies laying off staff this year, including Chevron, Meta, Microsoft, and BP
While the reasons for slimming staff vary, the cost-cutting measures are coming amid a backdrop of technological change.
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I struggled to be present for my daughter when I worked in an office. Working from home saved our relationship.
As a single mom working in an office, I couldn't pick my daughter up at school and had to hire childcare. Working from home helped me be a better mom.
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Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun shares his top 3 ways to become a more effective leader
Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun shared three leadership strategies he uses to enhance productivity in a fast-paced business environment.
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How to prepare if you're asked to return to the office
To have a successful return to the office after working from home, you should figure out commuting options and your manager's expectations.
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I was frustrated working as a teacher. I quit and moved to Los Angeles to make movies instead.
Teaching left me physically exhausted. I moved from Hong Kong to Los Angeles to work in the film industry instead. It's been two decades and I love it.
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I struggled to adapt to the real world and full-time work after graduating from college. Adopting a cat helped.
After I graduated from college, I struggled in the real world. Enter Lilac, my gray and black tabby cat who kept me sane during this uncertain time.
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I landed my dream job in Big Tech but quickly realized it isn't for everyone
If you're uncomfortable in a high-pressure environment where working at breakneck speed is essential, Big Tech might not be for you.
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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.
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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.
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Why everyone suddenly wants to be seen as 'high agency'
Move over, "disruptors." Everyone wants to be seen as "high agency" now.
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Companies from Google to Salesforce are raiding hospitals for new hires
Burned-out doctors are ditching the operating room for the board room.
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DeepSeek is a helpful tool but not as strong as its competitors, say 5 workers who use AI to boost productivity
Five people who've tried DeepSeek to save time at work share how it compares to ChatGPT and Claude.
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I left a good job to be more present with my kids. I'm OK with my career not looking like everyone else's.
I considered what my ideal life would be and worked backwards to achieve it. I'm more present for my kids and less burned out now.
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I lost my identity after I became a mom. I regret not focusing more on myself, especially now that my kids are teens.
People repeatedly told me I'd miss when my kids were little. Now that they are teens, I realize how much of myself I gave up for them.
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My $200K Ivy League student loan debt makes it hard to focus on anything else — but it was worth it
A Columbia University graduate said attending an Ivy League opened doors, but he wouldn't suggest it for everyone.
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I was an undocumented immigrant. Now I pay myself 6 figures from the company I created.
Genesis Gutierrez moved to the US with her family when she was 7. Now she found financial stability with her own company.
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I've worked as an engineer at Google, Meta, and Amazon, and I found out I'm autistic in my late 30s. Here's how it's impacted my tech career.
Lee McKeeman, who's worked for Amazon, Meta, and Google, found out he was autistic in his late 30s. He says it's helped and hindered his career.
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How hiring teams are turning AI anxiety into action and advantage
Learn how AI boosts productivity, optimizes hiring, and empowers HR teams to stay competitive.
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I became a millionaire at 37. I live modestly, but my wealth still makes it difficult to connect with friends.
Sylvia Kang became a millionaire at 37 as the CEO of Mira. She says it affected the way she connects with friends, but she lives a modest life.
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I was laid off from my 6-figure consulting job. Instead of looking for another job in the industry, I became a sex educator.
Paul Travis was laid off from his six-figure role at Avalara in September 2020. Shortly after, he launched an online dating reset program.
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Returning to the office? Keep these workplace etiquette tips in mind.
Remote workers returning to the office may need to reacclimate. Etiquette experts gave some advice and reminders for a smooth transition back.
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RTO mandates have workers looking for alternatives to companies like Amazon and JPMorgan
RTO mandates have led some Americans to leave jobs at companies like Amazon and JPMorgan for places that offer remote work.
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I spent years working toward my dream job at JPMorgan in Hong Kong. But just over 3 years into the job, I left — here's why.
Herman Ko, 27, says he left JPMorgan because of the long hours as well as a mismatch with his career aspirations.
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I'm a Marine who founded a defense systems technology company. Here's why I started my company in Puerto Rico.
Jonathan Soto-Nieves is a Puerto Rican Marine who moved back to his home country after 20 years to found a tech startup.
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I traveled to Toronto for a much-needed vacation from NYC and fell in love with it. I'm now moving to Canada for good.
I took a two-month trip to Toronto. Although it's a plain city, I loved how it welcomes middle-age people and helped advance my career.
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I left a career in Big Tech to move to Portugal. The catalyst was wanting a better work-life balance.
My tech career unlocked so much for me and my family and I don't regret it. But this is how I chose to restore balance for now.
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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.
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I put my dreams on hold to become a teacher. I eventually quit and became Japan's bullet train voice.
Donna Burke has been the voice of Japan's bullet train for 20 years now. She also does voice over for Japan's earthquake alert system.
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The list of major companies requiring employees to return to the office, from JPMorgan and Dell to Amazon
Companies requiring workers to return to the office include AT&T, Amazon, JPMorgan, and Toyota. View a list of RTO mandates across business and tech.
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