Happy And Succeeding: For Those Who Have Blind Ambition To Achieve Great Things
Fear Over The Job And Stock Market Grows, As Fed Reports Americans Have Spent Their Pandemic Savings
Consumers have spent nearly all of their excess savings from the Covid-19 pandemic, and that money is likely to dry up in the third quarter of 2023, according to research from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. The stimulus checks, enhanced unemployment benefits, student loan payment moratoriums and eviction protections during the pandemic made American consumers feel flush with money, as they were in a position to have excess discretionary income and savings. Many people changed the way they spent their newly gained money.
Tesla Says Data Breach Impacting 75,000 Employees Was An Insider Job
Tesla has said that insider wrongdoing was to blame for a data breach affecting more than 75,000 company employees. Tesla, the electric car maker owned by Elon Musk, said in a data breach notice filed with Maine’s attorney general that an investigation had found that two former employees leaked over 75,000 individuals’ personal information to a foreign media outlet.
Banking Lobbyists, Lawmakers Gear Up For A Fight Over New Exec Pay Bill Spurred By Crisis
Failures in the banking sector that nearly tanked the economy earlier this year resulted in a spate of legislative proposals aimed at punishing executives and reining in the banking sector. They range from a Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) plan to prohibit bankers from serving on Federal Reserve boards and acting as their own regulators, to one from Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) and other senators diminishing failed bank executives’ enormous levels of pay.
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.
Mark Zuckerberg’s New ‘In-Person Time Policy’ Will Crack Down On Meta’s Remote Work Rebels
Mark Zuckerberg, once a champion of fully remote work, has doubled down on Meta’s crackdown on working from home—with the company threatening to discipline anyone who doesn’t abide by the looming rule changes. Late last week, the Facebook and Instagram parent company laid out the precise details of its return-to-office mandate in a staff memo, the details of which were published by Insider.
NBA Faces PR Crisis As Former Employee Exposes Working Conditions On Official Social Media Page
In a shocking incident that underscores the importance of cybersecurity, the NBA found itself in a challenging situation as a former employee allegedly utilized the league’s official Facebook page to express their dissatisfaction. This incident serves as a reminder of the significance of promptly changing passwords when an employee departs from a company’s social media team.
Amid Growing Financial Stress, 9 In 10 Employees Want This Benefit
As employees’ financial woes grow, a new report has found that 90% want their organisations to provide an employer-matched emergency savings account (ESA). SecureSave’s findings from its survey of 1,600 employees in the US underscored the growing need for employers to step up assistance to their financially struggling staff. According to the report, 44% of employees consider an employer-matched ESA as the most compelling benefit an organisation can offer when they’re looking for a job. Another four in 10 said they prefer an employee-matched ESA over a 401(k) plan.
Coachero: Career Advising
As the CEO, founder and executive recruiter at one of the oldest and largest global search firms in his area of expertise, Jack Kelly has diligently worked placing top-tier professionals for the last 20 years. As a proponent of career growth, Jack is thrilled to have the opportunity to personally share career-advancing advice with you in an honest, straightforward, no-nonsense manner. As your career coach, Jack will help you with every aspect of your job search or career growth plan, offering real support and professional guidance.
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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 co-host of the Blind Ambition podcast.