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☆ Rise of the 'Jeff Bots': Former Amazon leaders have infiltrated the tech industry and that's not always a good thing, leadership coaches warn
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Rachel Durose | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

A Jeff Bot leader that joins a company and immediately implements Amazon's ways could be doing more harm than good. Former Amazon employees have called the company's culture a "penny-pinching, empathy-lacking corporate behemoth," Insider previously reported. "For organizations that want to adopt an Amazon culture, I would caution them to be careful what you ask for," he said. An infrastructure to support innovationIt's not impossible for startups to successfully copy Amazon's leadership style and principles. This lack of infrastructure was one reason Amazon's leadership style seemed to fall flat at the rapid-delivery company Gopuff, Insider previously reported.

☆ Raises are projected to be skimpy this year. But experts say that even in a downturn, employers want to retain and reward their top talent. Here's how to make your ask.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( Rebecca Knight | Rachel Durose | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Experts say that even in a shaky, flaky economy like this one, most employers are apt to retain and reward their top talent. If you're going to ask for a raise, you need a game plan. "Treat the act of asking for a promotion like a project," Sarah Doody, the founder of the job search and career accelerator company Career Strategy Lab, told Insider. So, you need to ask your boss to be compensated and titled as a manager, she said. As you make the ask, Tilia recommended not using the word, "raise," but rather, "title and pay adjustment."

☆ Naomi Gleit, Meta's 2nd-longest-serving employee and head of product, shares her favorite interview question
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Rachel Durose | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Naomi Gleit, Meta's head of product, was one of the company's earliest employees. She shared her favorite interview question and how job candidates should approach their answers. Now, she's Meta's head of product and one of the highest-ranking women at the nearly 72,000-person company. What's more, prospective hires shouldn't worry about mentioning their mistakes, Gleit said. "It really isn't about not making mistakes," Gleit said.

☆ Women’s soccer is booming in England. But the big money hasn't caught up yet
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-07 | by ( Jenni Reid | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

All available tickets for the 90,000-capacity stadium were snapped up 15 minutes after going on sale, the U.K.'s fastest-ever sellout for the women's game. That trend has continued with the start of the 2022-23 season of the Women's Super League, the top tier of women's soccer in England. More money, more qualityWomen were banned from playing on Football Association grounds until 1971, and there wasn't a fully professional women's league until 2018. Major publishers like BBC Sport have also made moves to include the women's game more prominently in coverage. "Unbundling would attract more brands who see the women's game as their marketing focus and not just an add-on," Baroni said.

InsiderIn today's difficult labor market, founders are creating new DEI initiatives and benefits packages. Insider created a mentorship program as part of the Talent Insider series, in partnership with Indeed, to help five entrepreneurs. Hiring and retaining strong talent is a struggle for small business owners in the challenging labor market. Insider created a mentorship program, in partnership with Indeed, to help five entrepreneurs navigate the labor market. Here are the five mentors, their backgrounds in business, and how they can help their mentees.

☆ Here are the 2 things summer-associate candidates should do to get hired at Alston & Bird, according to the chief legal-talent partner
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-29 | by ( Rachel Durose | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Alston & Bird receives between 5,000 and 7,000 applications annually and hires about 60 students. Additionally, 90% of the company's 1,507 employees have reported Alston & Bird is a great place to work, according to the workplace-rating platform Great Place to Work. Alston & Bird receives between 5,000 to 7,000 applicants annually for its summer-associate program and typically hires about 60 students. Alston & Bird has offices in 13 cities across the world, including Dallas and New York City. Highlight the practice's valuesThe interview process will begin with a 20-minute screening, conducted by two Alston & Bird lawyers, Price said.

☆ Private-equity salaries revealed: How much Blackstone, KKR, and Bain Capital employees earn at all levels
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Rachel Durose | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Bain Capital, Blackstone, and KKR are among the largest private-equity firms in the world. Private-equity employees often make six-figure salaries, even at the entry level. These private-equity firms, along with others, are accelerating their recruiting timelines to get ahead of their competitors, Insider previously reported. To woo promising junior talent, many private-equity firms are offering high salaries. Additionally, some private-equity employees earn carried interest, which is compensation based off a certain percent of a private-equity fund's earnings that is collected after the minimum return is met.

☆ American Express is hiring 1,500 technology workers before the end of the year. Here are the salaries to expect in IT, finance, engineering, and risk management.
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Britney Nguyen | Alex Nicoll | Rachel Durose | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The credit-card service company American Express is hiring right now. AmEx hired 3,600 technical workers this year and aims to hire another 1,500 before the end of 2022.Insider analyzed HB-1 visa-holders salary data to give job seekers an idea of salary expectations. Job seekers interested in joining the remote-friendly company are in luck: AmEx is hiring 1,500 technology workers before the end of 2022, Ravi Radhakrishnan, the chief information officer, told Bloomberg. This is on top of the 3,600 engineers, coders, developers, and more that the company hired earlier this year. Below are four sectors — IT, risk management, finance, and engineering — with openings at AmEx and how much employees make in roles that fall under those categories.

An MBA is an investment but students who attend top schools can graduate making six-figure salaries. Business school is an exciting prospect for ambitious professionals or aspiring entrepreneurs looking to level up their careers — and salaries. Students from the top business schools in the world graduated last year with jobs that earn six-figure salaries. For those who are considering attending business school or who are currently enrolled, here's what graduates from some of the top programs are earning across industries. Insider used US News & World Report's list of best business schools for 2023 to rank the MBA programs.

☆ 4 ways to ask for a raise during economic uncertainty
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Rebecca Knight | Rachel Durose | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Slow growth, high inflation, and layoffs mean it's the perfect time to ask for a raise. It may seem counterintuitive, but an economic downturn means it's the perfect time to ask for a raise. Asking for a raise can also be a matter of timing and when you need to make more money. So, you need to ask your boss to be compensated and titled as a manager, she said. As you make the ask, Tilia recommended not using the word, "raise," but rather, "title and pay adjustment."

☆ Queen Elizabeth led the UK for 70 years. Here are the most important lessons on leadership from her reign.
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-14 | by ( Rachel Durose | Shana Lebowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Queen Elizabeth II, who died on September 8, was the longest-ruling monarch in British history. Queen Elizabeth II didn't build such a devoted following by merely wearing a crown. Here are the most meaningful leadership lessons from Queen Elizabeth II's reign. To counteract this declining public image, Queen Elizabeth II led the United Kingdom by putting her people above all else, McGovern said. Queen Elizabeth II making her first Christmas broadcast to the nation from Sandringham House in Norfolk, England on December 25, 1952.

We often turn to TV to fantasize about having amazing jobs, but they can come with awful bosses. Ahead of the 75th Emmys, Insider rounded up 10 of the most toxic bosses from current and past shows. While this is a list of fictional characters, the tendencies many of them display are real. In the past year of television, viewers have watched their beloved protagonists get terrorized by a crop of toxic bosses, from Logan Roy on "Succession" to Sylvie Grateau on "Emily in Paris." Ahead of the 75th Emmys, Insider rounded up 10 of the most toxic bosses from television's past and present.

Persons: Logan Roy, Sylvie Grateau, Emily, Saul Organizations: Service Locations: Wall, Silicon, Paris

☆ Rental red flags: Here's what to look for to avoid ending up with a 'nightmare' apartment
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-01 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Smith — who rented her apartment unseen before a cross-country move from Texas — told Insider she fell victim to misleading photos and an inaccurate description of her Manhattan apartment on a popular apartment hunting site. With Smith's story in mind, here are some key red flags to avoid during your search. The goal, according to Sanai, is to "pump the fear and pressure" prospective renters into signing a lease. Just because an apartment looks good at first glance doesn't mean you should submit an application right away. "You don't want to end up in a situation where you're tied to these people who're looking for any opportunity to get more money out of you," Smith told Insider.

☆ I spent $14,000 to fly Qatar Airways' Qsuites business class and saw why it's called the 'best in the world'
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-11 | by ( Rachel Dube | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

The flight went by super speedily and I arrived home to John F. Kennedy airport (and vice versa to Doha) in no time. As a whole, I was impressed with the design, space, and service on the Qatar Airways Qsuites model and I'd absolutely fly it again for long-haul flights. An overview of the Qsuites cabin. Qatar Airways

☆ Layoff season is in full swing. Here are 5 concrete steps to take if you lose your job.
▼ + stars: | 2022-07-27 | by ( Rachel Durose | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

There are five steps two career experts say workers should take if they've lost their job. They suggest taking time for yourself, looking into legal counsel, and posting on social media. Pink slips are flying this holiday season, with dozens of technology titans and industry startups laying off workers. Workers need time to process their emotions before diving into the logistics of their severance and job hunting. "If you can, I always recommend utilizing legal counsel," she said.

☆ The Amex Platinum concierge made my trip to London incredibly seamless and saved me over $2,000 — here's why you should use the service
▼ + stars: | 2022-07-26 | by ( Rachel Dube | Jasmin Baron | Freelance Writer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Our experts answer readers' credit card questions and write unbiased product reviews (here's how we assess credit cards). The American Express Travel team was able to secure tickets to exclusive events, like Wimbledon and BST Hyde Park. However, when planning my recent trip to London, I finally decided to take advantage of the American Express Platinum Concierge service. Shop Saks with Platinum: Get up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually for purchases at Saks Fifth Avenue on your Platinum Card®. How to use the American Express Platinum ConciergeTo use the Amex Platinum Concierge, you call the number on the back of your Platinum Card.

Persons: Rachel Dube, Read, —, I've, We're, Uber, Peacock, Uber Cash, Adele, they'll Organizations: American Express, Wimbledon, Amex, Service, American, Express, Hilton, Marriott, Saks, Entertainment, Disney, ESPN, The New York Times, Street, Walmart, Credit, TSA, Global, Saks Fifth, Reading Chevron, United Airlines, Airline Program, London, Fine Hotels, Resorts Locations: London, Hulu

High-profile hiring freezes in the tech industry raised alarms about the health of the job market. But career counselors at universities nationwide insist grads are still getting hired. For many new college grads, the summer's hazy afterglow of no more studying, exams, or group projects is counterbalanced with the pressure of the all-important job search. Insider interviewed a dozen college career counselors and undergraduate professors to get their takes on how the job market is holding up for recent grads. And amid volatility in the stock market, industry experts have predicted that layoffs are likely for some investment bankers.

☆ Rising layoffs, high inflation, and the dreaded R-word have American workers nervous. Here's a guide to managing your career in an uncertain economy.
▼ + stars: | 2022-07-18 | by ( Rachel Durose | Catherine Henderson | Rebecca Knight | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

The economic news is mixed: Inflation and interest rates are high, but the job market looks solid. It's possible that the Fed manages to cool off the economy and tame inflation without causing a spike in unemployment, said Flowers. "The outlook isn't as rosy as it was," Nick Bunker, the head of economic research at the jobs platform Indeed. If the thought of an economic downturn makes you fear for your job, you're not alone. Mentor someone else in your organization — if you're relatively new on the job yourself, take a student intern under your wing.

☆ These 61 top executives — including Elon Musk, Richard Branson, and Larry Page — share their favorite interview questions to ask job candidates
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-27 | by ( Rachel Durose | Áine Cain | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Powerful CEOs such as Elon Musk and Larry Ellison often ask unique interview questions. Insider compiled a list of top executives' favorite interview questions and how to answer them. Any job interview can be nerve-wracking, but when your interviewer is an executive at your dream company, the pressure can jump tenfold. To combat your interview anxiety, Insider compiled a list of 61 top business leaders' favorite questions to ask job candidates. For example, the CEO of Animoto, a video slide show service, likes to ask job candidates what motivates them to get out of bed in the morning.

☆ Don't be scammed by fake job listings
▼ + stars: | 2022-05-19 | by ( Rebecca Knight | Rachel Durose | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Amid the rise of the remote work era, fake job listings have increased. As employees seek remote positions, the number of fake listings has increased, and job scams are getting more sophisticated, including using social media, online outreach, and online job boards to lure in job seekers, the BBB report found. LinkedIn, the site with the second most job scams, accounted for 7% of the listings,Here's how job seekers can avoid falling victim to a fake posting. Investigate the listing, and don't be afraid to reach outThe first step to avoiding fake job listings is knowing where to look for jobs. Job seekers are also able to report suspicious job postings to the website where it was posted.

☆ Use this email template from a LinkedIn career expert to network and find a new job
▼ + stars: | 2022-05-06 | by ( Shana Lebowitz | Shriya Bhattacharya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

LinkedIn career expert Blair Heitmann's networking template can help workers who want a new job. 1 asset as a professional over the course of your career," said Blair Heitmann, an in-house career expert at LinkedIn. I'd love to catch up and also hear about your advice and experience working at [recipient's company] in [recipient's job title] and within [recipient's industry]. Best,[your name]You never know who in your network will be able to help youYou can also use this time to expand your network, said LinkedIn career expert Drew McCaskill. You may even be able to help them in their job search — as McCaskill said, "Networking is a two-way street!"

☆ How the global head of HR at BlackRock has managed the world's largest investment firm through the pandemic
▼ + stars: | 2022-03-30 | by ( Rachel Durose | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Manish Mehta is the global head of human resources at the largest investment firm in the world. Mehta leads the human resources team at BlackRock, the largest investment management firm in the world, with over 16,000 employees and $9.5 trillion in assets under management. "Our people are our most important asset at BlackRock," Mehta said. Additionally, 80% of BlackRock employees participate in at least one of 15 global employee, professional, and social impact networks. "Navigating the challenges of the pandemic with our HR team, I have seen the difference HR can make in people's lives."

The "Great Resignation" and the transition to hybrid work have put tremendous pressure on HR. As part of Insider's Most Innovative HR Leaders series, we put out an open call for talent heads who are leading successfully during the pandemic. These talent professionals work across industries and at organizations of all sizes, including Cisco, Meta, and Wiley. They're building long-term policies around flexible work, finding new ways to attract talent, and addressing inequities that leave certain demographics at a disadvantage. In no particular order, here are the top 25 innovators in HR and their exclusive insights on reimagining work.

☆ I'm a 32-year-old software engineer at a Big Tech company making $183,000. I know I've been incredibly lucky, but I'm still underpaid.
▼ + stars: | 2022-03-07 | by ( Rachel Durose | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

In this journey, a software engineer at a major tech company shares how he landed the role. I've been in my role for five years, and I made just under $183,000 in base pay and stock last year. IT security consultant, $74,000When I graduated college, where I studied computer science, the only job offer I could get was for an information-security consulting job. I didn't bother negotiating with that first job because it was the one job offer I had and they let me pick where I wanted to work. I got a job offer from a restaurant-tech company in Boston for $112,000 a year and one for an online-shopping app in the Bay Area.

☆ Duolingo is hiring across all of its teams. The company's global head of talent says it looks for 2 traits in all candidates.
▼ + stars: | 2021-12-13 | by ( Rachel Durose | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Duolingo has just over 500 employees, according to Jocelyn Lai, global head of talent acquisition. To land a job at the growing company, candidates should also be an expert in their craft, she added. According to Jocelyn Lai, global head of talent acquisition, quirkiness is one of two core traits — along with caring — she and her team look for in Duolingo job candidates. Despite the company's quirkiness, the talent team is still looking for highly skilled talent. For Duolingo, that means looking for candidates with a "level of craft," meaning heightened precision or mastery.

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