DIRS.INFO The most relevant business & tech news

☆ Map shows each country's DREAM job based on Google search data — and reveals most people wish they were pilots
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-28 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The world googled "how to be a pilot" more than any other job between Oct. 2021 and Oct. 2022, data shows. In China, dietitian is the dream job for most citizens, according to the study. Other top dream jobs include writer, dancer, entrepreneur, and YouTuber. The findings were ranked and broken down by the top dream job in each country. Despite Remitly's report, some professionals have sounded off about doing away with the term "dream job," Insider's Shana Lebowitz reported.

☆ Googlers prize 'psychological safety,' but it won't save them from layoffs
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-25 | by ( Rebecca Knight | Shana Lebowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Some Google employees said the company's layoffs violated its commitment to psychological safety. Research suggests that psychological safety is critical to team success and helps drive creativity, build resiliency, and improve decision-making. "It's so important to be clear that psychological safety is not the same thing as job security," Amy Edmondson, a professor at Harvard Business School who pioneered research on psychological safety, told Insider. Google execs said psychological safety doesn't guarantee job securityAt the all-hands meeting, Google's leadership took issue with the notion that it breached its commitment to psychological safety. "Psychological safety is about interpersonal dynamics, not about economic or organizational reality," he told Insider, adding, "You can still have psychological safety without necessarily having job security."

☆ Spotify's CEO sent a memo announcing layoffs. It also contained 'a powerful example of toxic positivity.'
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-23 | by ( Shana Lebowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Spotify is laying off about 6% of its employees, CEO Daniel Ek announced in a memo. This might as well have been the message Spotify CEO Daniel Ek shared in a memo announcing layoffs at the company. Of Ek's comment about doing his best work, Galinsky said, "That's just completely lost here." "In hindsight, I was too ambitious in investing ahead of our revenue growth," Ek wrote. The standard CEO memo announcing layoffs can seem formulaic, Galinsky said.

☆ Alphabet CEO's memo announcing layoffs does exactly what it should: address the remaining workers
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-20 | by ( Shana Lebowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

HR experts say it's critical for leaders to address remaining staffers' anxieties after layoffs. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai's memo Friday announcing layoffs at Google is a good example of that. Pichai's reassurances might mitigate some of the unrest that can follow layoffsPichai's address to remaining employees could help ameliorate survivor syndrome. Employees remaining at a company that just conducted layoffs are likely worried about the organization's stability. Employers should also be clear with remaining employees about the reasons for the layoffs.

Many major companies are requiring employees to return to the office full or part time. Here's a list, in alphabetical order, of major companies requiring employees to return to offices. AppleIn August, senior leaders told workers they had to return to the office at least three days a week. Read more: Elon Musk tells Twitter employees to return to the office or their resignations will be accepted10. Read more: Uber CEO's internal memo mandates employees return to the office in April.

☆ We asked 5 recruiters what they'd fact-check on George Santos' résumé. The answer: everything.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-14 | by ( Rebecca Knight | Shana Lebowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Recruiters said that much of Santos' résumé was suspicious, including the careless formatting. They said his supposed successes, like doubling revenue for a Goldman Sachs unit, are unrealistic. But their relative negligence allowed the Republican to run for election and win in 2022.Insider asked five recruiters what they would have fact-checked on Santos' résumé had it come across their desks. Santos' careless formatting would raise eyebrowsHannah Mason, a professional résumé writer and former recruiter, said the careless formatting on Santos' résumé surprised her. For example, Santos wrote that he received his MBA from "NYU New York University" instead of NYU Stern.

☆ George Santos' deceit shows why you shouldn't lie on your resume
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-11 | by ( Rebecca Knight | Shana Lebowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Congressman George Santos has admitted making up parts of his resume and is facing calls to resign. It's not smart to misrepresent your work experience because "today you're going to get found out." Job applicants often exaggerate their work experience and skillsFudging one's resume is a common practice. "It's not okay to omit stints of employment on an application that requires all work experience for a period of time. "You're going to get into a job you can't do," she said.

☆ 17 things to start doing in your 20s so you don't live in regret in your 40s
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Shana Lebowitz | Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

According to people on Quora and Reddit threads, how you spend your 20s affects your later years. If you follow their tips, you could have a better chance of living without regret once you hit your 40s. "The brain caps off its second and last growth spurt in your 20s as it rewires itself for adulthood," she said in her Ted Talk. Insider checked out Quora and Reddit threads and highlighted some of our favorite insights about maximizing your youth. Here are the best tips on how to spend your 20s so you don't live in regret later.

☆ Marc Benioff may be right that Salesforce's young, remote employees are hurting the company's productivity. But it's not their fault.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Shana Lebowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Salesforce's CEO said the company's younger, remote workers may be less productive than their peers. It's possible that Salesforce's younger, remote employees are less productive than the rest of the staff. But it's unlikely that the problem is remote work itself, or the work ethic of remote employees, based on the growing body of research on flexible work. The problem isn't remote work — it's how remote workers are managedBut Salesforce's problem probably isn't necessarily that it permits remote work. On the other hand, Neeley wrote, leaders who micromanage their employees' time "are the kiss of death in hybrid work."

☆ HR execs open up about the biggest challenges that will define 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-09 | by ( Shana Lebowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

HR execs from companies like IBM and UKG predict the biggest workplace issues of 2023. Their responses included making Gen Z feel heard and caring for staff in a tough economy. Several leaders said the pandemic upended workplace dynamics and it's impossible to reverse course. It doesn't look like they'll have a chance to catch their breath in 2023.Insider surveyed eight talent leaders, including consultants and HR chiefs across a range of industries, about the most pressing workplace challenges we could face this year. Here's the full list of responses we received, listed in alphabetical order by the HR leader's last name.

☆ Layoffs at Amazon and Salesforce point to why January is often the worst month for job cuts
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Shana Lebowitz | Rebecca Knight | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Amazon just told staff it's cutting 18,000 roles, the largest layoff in the company's history. Compass has cut staff three times in eight months, but it's best to avoid multiple rounds of layoffs. For all the layoffs that swept corporate America in the final months of 2022, this month is poised to bring even more. January is historically the worst month for layoffs, according to data from the US government. Already, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has told staff that the company would broaden its job cuts to 18,000 employees, the largest layoff in the company's history.

☆ Need motivation for 2023? Here are three ideas from scientists and coaches on how to make it your best work year yet.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-03 | by ( Rebecca Knight | Shana Lebowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Use the fresh slate of a new year as an excuse to rev your motivation. We scoured Insider's trove of content for the best tips, tricks, and strategies to rev up your motivation at work in 2023. Gabriele Oettingen, a psychology professor at New York University and the University of Hamburg, calls it "WOOPing." Fishbach, the author of "Get It Done: Surprising Lessons From the Science of Motivation," told Insider. Knapp and Zeratsky helped set up the design-sprint process at Google, so they know a thing or two about time management.

☆ Quiet quit, rage quit, or find a new job? Here's how to decide.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-02 | by ( Shana Lebowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Quiet quitting can mean doing your job without caring much about it. Rage quitting involves leaving suddenly after frustrations have built up. "Quitting" has taken on many new (and confusing, if you're over 30 like I am) connotations, including quiet quitting, rage quitting, and good old-fashioned leaving to pursue another opportunity. Below you'll find the case for quiet quitting, rage quitting, and finding a new job. Consider rage quitting if … your job is hurting your mental healthIt's considered professional to give your employer at least some notice before you leave.

☆ Workers haven't given up on getting their 'dream job' — but what they're looking for has changed
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-01 | by ( Shana Lebowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Some dislike the term "dream job." While younger generations are starting to think differently, people continue to beat themselves up over not having landed their dream job soon enough. Dreaming about workThe very term "dream job" is divisive. "I don't dream of labor," an allusion to the term "dream job," is a common refrain on TikTok. "When I think about dream job, I am mostly thinking about the money that it will pay to support my dream life," a chartered financial analyst wrote.

☆ Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol is betting that revamping the employee experience is the fast-casual chain's ticket to success
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-28 | by ( Shana Lebowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Brian Niccol's New Year's resolution is to bump Chipotle's internal-promotion rate — the rate of how many current staffers fill open jobs — to 95%. Courtesy of ChipotleBoosting Chipotle's internal-promotion rate is part of a broader move to create career paths for all employees. Under Niccol's leadership, Chipotle has raised employees' wages and helped workers pursue a range of academic degrees, debt-free. In August, workers at a Chipotle store in Lansing, Michigan, formed the first union at the company, the Washington Post reported. But Niccol sees the employee proposition at Chipotle as simple: We're serving high-quality food and we're giving you a place to grow your career.

Insider's second-annual list of the Most Transformative CEOs features three executives who are leading innovation in their industries. These CEOs are devising new ways to serve a range of interests, including clients, employees, and investors. At FanDuel, Howe has brought more women into the industry. ROSALIND BREWER, the CEO of Walgreens Boots AllianceRosalind Brewer, the CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance. BRIAN NICCOL, the CEO of ChipotleBrian Niccol, the CEO of Chipotle.

Take a page from the super-wealthy and successful by reading the books they wrote. Insider compiled a list of 30 books to help you learn how billionaires found success. The list includes "Shoe Dog" by Nike's Phil Knight and "Onward" by ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz. Whether they want to launch an empire or become the best in their field, there's no better resource than books by people they aspire to be. Whether you or someone you know has set a goal to become a billionaire in the next year, these 30 books can provide some insight and lessons to what it's like to be at the top.

☆ Alternative funds went gangbusters in 2022. How to find out if they’re right for you
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-20 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Even the most diversified portfolios took their lumps in 2022, but one corner of the market is ending the year with a bang: liquid alternative funds. Major winners in the liquid alts space include the AQR Managed Futures Strategy HV Fund (QMHIX) , which popped 36% in 2022. The Arrow Managed Futures Strategy Fund (MFTFX) jumped 21%, while the AGFiQ U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund (BTAL) leapt 18% this year. Other alternative funds aim to manage downside risk with options, but also provide an opportunity for appreciation. Consider how the Arrow Managed Futures Strategy Fund is up 21% in 2022, but was basically flat last year.

☆ Inside the over 30-year friendship of Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, who didn't even want to meet at first but now have each other on speed dial
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-20 | by ( Shana Lebowitz | Debanjali Bose | Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Buffett's contributions to Gates' foundation from 2006 through 2022 total $45 billion, when taking into account the appreciation of the Berkshire stock over time. Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett, right, speaks to Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder, as they appear to speak on the Fox Business Network with Liz Claman, in Omaha, Neb., on May 8, 2017. Nati Harnik/AP"I believe this is the largest gift ever given, and thinking about it fills me with awe and gratitude and a sense of responsibility to make sure it is spent well," Gates wrote in an post on his blog, Gates Notes, in December 2022. "Our secret weapon, which should not be secret at all, is the incredible generosity of Warren Buffett."

☆ Elon Musk continues to foster chaos at Twitter. It's a terrible playbook for leaders following an acquisition.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-19 | by ( Shana Lebowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Since buying Twitter, Elon Musk has conducted mass layoffs and reportedly ordered 84-hour workweeks. Musk's reign at Twitter, which began when he took ownership of the platform in late October, has been chaotic. Most Twitter employees would be able to get another job relatively easily. "If you're technical talent, you're still going to be in demand if you're good," said Steve Cadigan, who runs Cadigan Talent Ventures and previously worked on mergers and acquisitions at Cisco. Even though the self-dubbed chief twit's path isn't clear to observers, Cadigan said Musk typically knows what he's doing.

☆ Parental leave is the greatest benefit workers don't take
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( Rebecca Knight | Shana Lebowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

The share of US workers who have access to family leave, including parental leave, is increasing. Like many women, Amanda Krupa took less parental leave than she was allowed in order to protect her career and income. The rate of women taking maternity leave hasn't changed since the '90sThe US is the only industrialized country that doesn't guarantee paid parental leave. Some employers offer short-term-disability insurance to help cover workers' parental leave, but it doesn't always replace all wages. Today, all employees there are eligible for 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

☆ Compass CEO Robert Reffkin's memo on how to dump poor performers was good, but here's how it could have been better
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-12 | by ( Shana Lebowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Robert Reffkin, the CEO of Compass, asked his leadership team to help root out underperformers. The message is compelling but doesn't tell leaders what employees must do to succeed at the company. The memo arrived after two rounds of layoffs, in June and October, at Compass, which has been struggling financially. But the Compass memo, while giving strong examples of what workers shouldn't be doing, didn't offer as much guidance about what the company needs from employees right now. But Galinsky said the memo lacked details about what exactly employees need to do in order to succeed at Compass right now.

☆ Half of US employers are planning layoffs. Here's how to start 'career cushioning' so that you aren't screwed if you lose your job.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-10 | by ( Shana Lebowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

It helps to be prepared — to "career cushion" — so you're not blindsided if you lose your job. Start by updating your LinkedIn profile, networking more creatively, and thinking about your goals. Knowing you're prepared for whatever comes next can help mitigate some of that terror. Update your social-media profilesHeitmann said the first — and potentially easiest — thing to do is update your LinkedIn profile. "It's always helped me to really think through how to be prepared," Heitmann said.

☆ CNN gave its staff 24 hours to worry and stress about looming layoffs. Some experts say it's actually the right thing to do.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Shana Lebowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Their divergent reactions suggest that perhaps there isn't a great way to let employees know you're getting rid of them. In the memo, CEO Chris Licht called the process of conducting layoffs a "gut punch." "I think employees appreciate advance notice that layoffs are coming," said Jaime Klein, the CEO of the human-resources consultancy Inspire HR. "That's really, really important," he added, because it shows that leadership is being relatively transparent and has some empathy for employees. If you ever want to rehire some of the employees you're letting go, it helps to leave a good impression.

☆ 100 UK companies are scrapping the 40-hour workweek. Here's how the standard work schedule became so popular in the first place.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Marguerite Ward | Shana Lebowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

100 companies in the UK are adopting a four-day workweek without cutting pay for their employees. Here's a timeline of how the US adopted the five-day, 40-hour workweek. Indeed, the pandemic accelerated public discourse over whether the 40-hour workweek still makes sense for some employees. Here's a look back through the history of the 40-hour workweek and how we got to where we are today. How the 40-hour workweek has evolvedDespite the long work it took to make the 40-hour workweek a reality, research shows people do continue to log longer work hours.

Search resuls for: "Shana"

25 mentions found