How many of us become clueless when asked about ourselves? It is easy to know and understand people around us, but looking in the mirror and properly seeing ourselves might not be easy. We tend to be blinded by what we think we are and that gets in the way of us properly understanding who…
Humans are hard-wired for connection—we want to belong to something greater than ourselves. And for many people, that “greater something” is the workplace, says Beth Kaplan, author of Braving the Workplace: Belonging at the Breaking Point. With new work structures established in the 20th century, including the 40-hour work week, minimum wage requirements, and the…
Monthly motivational message for June 2025 – The practice of self-awareness involves learning about yourself. At first, it seems like an odd concept to grasp, doesn’t it? We’re used to learning about things foreign to us, but getting to know ourselves, our own minds, where we spend all our time – that’s a…
On Thursday, Business Insider revealed plans to reduce its total workforce by 21%, citing a new editorial direction and an increased focus on artificial intelligence. Business Insider restructures to prioritize high-performing content CEO Barbara Peng explained in an internal message to employees this week that the restructuring will “touch every department” and aims to prioritize…
You don’t need to attend a meditation retreat or spend a lot of time or money to achieve better emotional well-being. You might just need the right app. With over 8 million users worldwide, Aura is one of the biggest players in the meditation app market. This award-winning tool features a large subscription library of…
Hiring the right employee matters. But making sure they’re equipped to do their job well arguably matters more. According to research from Gallup, 70% of employees with “exceptional” onboarding experiences described their jobs as “the best possible.” Additionally, these employees were 2.6 times more likely to be “extremely satisfied in their workplace.” Onboarding—the process of…
Take a moment to consider the perks that accompany hard work. Beyond a successful outcome, hard work provides advantages like intellectual stimulation and a strong sense of purpose. There are numerous benefits to putting in your best effort and pursuing things in life with dedication and diligence; yet, at times, it can feel challenging to…
Does this sound familiar? You’re in the midst of a busy work day – juggling multiple projects at once – but you find yourself thinking about what you’ll have for dinner or how you’ll coordinate your weekend plans. Then your phone buzzes. You reach for it, completely throwing yourself into another train of thought. Or…
Today’s graduates are entering a job market in flux, as AI-driven automation casts doubt over the future of many professions, both skilled and low-skilled. This uncertainty is encouraging many Gen Z workers to look again at blue-collar careers, which are often viewed as more resilient and bulletproof to technological change. 42% of Gen Zers are…
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is going back to basics, opening 14 sleek new financial centers in a bid to draw in America’s top earners—offering a secure, familiar place to build and protect their fortunes. How JPMorgan is targeting America’s wealthiest clients The new locations, acquired during JPMorgan’s 2023 takeover of First Republic, are in some…
