Happy And Succeeding In The Future Of Work
Why It’s A Smart And Effective Strategy To Interview In August
August is traditionally one of the slowest months for hiring. The slowdown is comparable to the December holiday season. The major reason for the usual lull in the hiring process is that August is the last chance to take a summer vacation. Most families take time off around Christmas, Hanukkah and during the summer months, especially August.
Robinhood To Lay Off 23% Of Its Workforce, With CEO Admitting ‘This Is On Me’
Robinhood plans to cut its staff by 23%, citing the weakening economic environment and depressed trading activity. Chief executive Vlad Tenov publicly announced the layoffs in a Tuesday afternoon blog post, acknowledging that his prior plan to let go of 9% of the Robinhood workforce while engaging in “greater cost discipline,” which was announced in April, “did not go far enough.”
The Confusing Job Market: Tech And Finance Brace For The Worst, Retail Is Mixed, Travel Can’t Hire Fast Enough
It wasn’t long ago that Amazon, Shopify and Peloton doubled their workforces to manage through the pandemic surge, while Morgan Stanley staffed up to handle a record level of IPOs and mortgage lenders added headcount as rock-bottom rates led to a refinancing boom.
Homeless, Suicidal, Down To Last $1,000: Celsius Investors Beg Bankruptcy Judge For Help
Celsius Network, once a titan of the crypto lending world, is in bankruptcy proceedings and facing down claims that it was running a Ponzi scheme by paying early depositors with the money it got from new users. Some of the 1.7 million customers ensnared by the alleged fraud are now directly pleading with the Southern District of New York to help them get their money back.
You Could Be ‘Quiet Quitting’ Your Job And Not Even Know It
In 2021, when Paige West was a 23-year-old transportation analyst at her first job out of college, she realized she had chosen the wrong major and career. “It was pretty high-stress, high output, a lot of deadlines,” West said. “There were people who were super passionate about that aspect, but I wasn’t one of them.”
U.S. Senators Seek To Grant CFTC Control Over Crypto Regulation
While financial authorities around the world are looking for opportunities to control the cryptocurrency sector, a United States Senate committee is planning to propose a bill that would place digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) under the jurisdiction of a regulator for commodities.
How To Make An Impact At Work
Impact: Such a big word, so often used by leaders, teams and organizations. But what does making an impact at work look like in tangible ways? Is it driving results? Inspiring others with your positive attitude? “The concept of making an impact can be defined in many ways, but at its core, it is about going above and beyond what is expected of you in order to make a positive difference. It is about taking initiative, being proactive, and putting your best foot forward,” says Linda Shaffer, Chief People Operations Officer at Checkr.
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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, as well as the host of Happy And Succeeding In The Future Of Work and cohost of the Blind Ambition podcast.