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The Metaverse Is Met With Eager Anticipation By Early Adopters And Skepticism Over Meta And Mark Zuckerberg’s Involvement
A Forbes piece about the metaverse, posted on LinkedIn, went viral with over 100,000 views and thousands of comments and reactions. The article tapped a nerve. It brought out an overwhelming visceral reaction to many people who expressed their dismay with social media sites—lumping virtual reality into this medium. The reactions, from the predominantly white-collar professionals that consider LinkedIn their go-to social media platform to network or find a new job, provided honest, raw insights into their mindset about this emerging technology.
A Big Win For Workers: New York City Will Make It Mandatory For Companies To Disclose Salaries On Job Advertisements
It feels like almost everyone is looking for a new job. There are about 11 million jobs available. Each month, millions of Americans quit their positions, in pursuit of better opportunities. One of the most important aspects of a new job is the compensation. Up until now, the overwhelming majority of companies conveniently left out the salary from their job advertisements.
People Are Catching ‘Flurona’—COVID And Flu At The Same Time: Here’s What You Should Know
It’s been dubbed flurona: when a person is infected with the influenza virus and the COVID-19 coronavirus, either simultaneously or back-to-back. Cases are being reported around the globe, and experts say they are likely to grow as the more contagious omicron variant becomes more prevalent. The phenomenon, however, isn’t exactly new. Reports of such “co-infections” go back to early 2020.
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Total 207,000, Higher Than Expected Amid Omicron Spread
Initial claims for unemployment insurance rose a bit more than expected as the omicron variant spread rapidly through the U.S., the Labor Department reported Thursday. Jobless claims totaled 207,000 for the week ended Jan. 1, higher than the 195,000 forecast and up 7,000 from the previous period.
Your Work Is Not Your God: Welcome To The Age Of The Burnout Epidemic
The rich are irrational when it comes to work. Out of everyone in our society, they have the least need to earn more money, but they work the most. Billionaire tech-industry titans brag about their hundred-hour work weeks, even though their labor isn’t what boosts their companies’ stock prices and enriches them further. Americans with advanced degrees have the highest average earning power, but typically work more and spend less time on leisure than people with less formal education. The children of rich parents are twice as likely to have summer jobs as poor kids are. And many older American professionals with plenty saved for retirement keep showing up at the office.
Two Court Cases About Working From Home. Two Startling Decisions
Technology has eroded the separation between work and, well, life. Working from home has, for many, created a situation where, thanks to computers, wifi and Zoom, work has entirely taken over life. Many employers, of course, haven’t minded this at all. Think of all the money they’ve saved on office space. Think of the long hours people are now working as they toil in the confines of their bedrooms, living rooms, or tiny home offices.
Employees Are Craving Leadership Training More Than Ever. Try This Simple Way To Deliver
Some experts are predicting the current skills gap will widen into a “skills canyon.” This is sending many senior leaders looking for ways to reskill and upskill their workforces—fast. These gaps, which are now compounded by labor market constraints and a high number of unfilled job openings, often end up on HR’s desk.
7 Simple Mantras to Repeat During Tough Times
Now, don’t confuse a mantra with something as trite as “Live. Laugh. Love.” painted on a piece of reclaimed driftwood. A mantra isn’t a piece of marketing. Rather, it’s a personal philosophy that expresses who you are, what you believe and, most importantly, what you’re capable of. When repeated, the specific phrase or single word can help you focus your intentions and calm your mind. In fact, a study from the journal Brain and Behavior found that repeating a mantra helps turn down the volume in your head, preventing the mind from wandering, planning, or worrying about the past.
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