Happy And Succeeding: For Those Who Have Blind Ambition To Achieve Great Things
Helicopter Parents Are Meddling In Their Young Adult Children’s Work Lives
With the ascendancy of remote work, parents have closer proximity and greater access to pry into their adult children’s work lives. While the trend of “helicopter parenting” is nothing new, it is gaining traction, according to the Wall Street Journal. It runs the gamut from acting like Cyrano de Bergerac, whispering what to say in a Zoom interview, arguing with a manager because of the treatment of their adult child in the workplace, to weighing in on job offers and salary negotiations for their professional offspring.
JPMorgan Prepared To Pay $290 Million In Settlement With Jeffrey Epstein Victims
JPMorgan Chase is prepared to pay $290 million in a settlement with victims of the late sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC on Monday. The settlement does not include an admission of liability by the bank, the person said. The announcement of the settlement came just hours before a judge ruled that the case in U.S. District Court in Manhattan can proceed as a class-action lawsuit. The bank did not include details about the agreement in that announcement. The person familiar with the deal requested anonymity to discuss the details of the settlement.
UBS Finishes Takeover Of Credit Suisse In Deal Meant To Stem Global Financial Turmoil
UBS said Monday that it has completed its takeover of embattled rival Credit Suisse, nearly three months after the Swiss government hastily arranged a rescue deal to combine the country’s two largest banks in a bid to safeguard Switzerland’s reputation as a global financial center and choke off market turmoil. A statement from the bank said that “UBS has completed the acquisition of Credit Suisse today, crossing an important milestone.”
The Blind Ambition Podcast
The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly provides a candid look into the top companies in business and tech. Go behind the scenes with industry and workplace leaders and explore work culture, what it takes to land a role at these companies, and how to build, scale and thrive in your career. Hosted by Jack Kelly and Rick Chen and presented by the professional social network Blind.
The Story Of Anthony Constantinou: Son Of A Murdered Tycoon Who Grew Up To Become a Fugitive
A British foreign exchange company boss who used investors’ cash to fund his luxury lifestyle was sentenced in his absence to 14 years in jail on Friday over a 70 million pound ($88 million) Ponzi scheme. Anthony Constantinou was found guilty last month of one count of fraud by false representation, two counts of fraudulent trading and four counts of transferring criminal property.
How To Stand Out And Win The Job Interview
Heading into a job interview is an important and stressful event. Even if you are the best at what you do, you cannot waltz into an interview without being prepared. To succeed in the interview, you must research the company, search for the interviewers on LinkedIn, thoroughly read the job description to ensure you understand the requirements and update your LinkedIn profile. You’ll also need to master the art of small talk to make an excellent first impression and pay attention to the message you’re signaling with your body language.
Wall Street’s Top Cop Is Determined To Bring Crypto To Heel—He Just Took A Big Shot
The Securities and Exchange Commission unveiled a barrage of charges against two of the world’s largest crypto exchanges — Coinbase and Binance — kicking off a legal battle that will help define the future of cryptocurrencies. Here’s what to know about the fight, and why it’s so important.
Grubhub Lays Off 15% Of Corporate Workforce, Or About 400 Employees
Food delivery platform Grubhub laid off about 400 employees, or 15% of its corporate workforce, citing a need to maintain “competitiveness,” the company’s CEO said in a message to employees Monday. The company has struggled to capture market share, lagging significantly compared with competitors such as Uber Eats and DoorDash, according to research from Bloomberg Second Measure.
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About Jack Kelly
Jack Kelly is the CEO, founder, and executive recruiter at one of the oldest and largest global search firms in his area of expertise. He has personally placed thousands of professionals with top-tier companies over the last 20-plus years. Jack is passionate about advocating for job seekers. In doing so, he founded a start-up company, WeCruitr, at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. The mission of WeCruitr is to help people in need and make the job search more humane and enjoyable. As a proponent of career growth, Jack shares his insider interviewing tips and career advancement secrets as a Senior Contributor for Forbes. He also covers timely topics related to corporations, high-profile people, Wall Street, politics and other important matters. The pieces offer insight into the news and how it may impact your career. Jack is the author of Happy and Succeeding in Your Job Search and How To Get A Job In Tough Times, as well as the host of Happy And Succeeding In The Future Of Work and cohost of the Blind Ambition podcast.