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53 posts

Why We Need a Resurgence of the People Who Hire People

Why We Need a Resurgence of the People Who Hire People

APRIL 1, 2026

Gen Z Doesn't Want to Be the Boss. They May Have a Point.

Gen Z Doesn't Want to Be the Boss. They May Have a Point.

JANUARY 26, 2026

The Next Generation of Gig Work Will Be Microtasking

The Next Generation of Gig Work Will Be Microtasking

OCTOBER 22, 2025

How Fixing AI Slop Might Be the Next Big Job Opportunity ... For Those Willing to Do It

How Fixing AI Slop Might Be the Next Big Job Opportunity ... For Those Willing to Do It

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025

The Problem of Fake Job Postings  

The Problem of Fake Job Postings  

JANUARY 20, 2025

What "Jobs You've Never Heard Of" Can Teach You About a Better Way to Work

What "Jobs You've Never Heard Of" Can Teach You About a Better Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The One Time When Everyone Lies on Social Media: After Getting Laid Off

The One Time When Everyone Lies on Social Media: After Getting Laid Off

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Momternships and How to Fight the “Motherhood Penalty”

Momternships and How to Fight the “Motherhood Penalty”

MAY 17, 2024

The Art of Writing A Good Self Assessment and Performance Review

The Art of Writing A Good Self Assessment and Performance Review

DECEMBER 12, 2023

What “Lazy Girl Jobs” Say About Gen Z, Privilege And Work Ethic

What “Lazy Girl Jobs” Say About Gen Z, Privilege And Work Ethic

AUGUST 21, 2023

Insights From 800+ Companies About the Future of Jobs

Insights From 800+ Companies About the Future of Jobs

MAY 5, 2023

The Rise of "Fractional Executives" and the Job Sharing Economy

The Rise of "Fractional Executives" and the Job Sharing Economy

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Despite The Layoffs, Economists Say It's Still A Workers' Labor Market

Despite The Layoffs, Economists Say It's Still A Workers' Labor Market

JANUARY 30, 2023

At What Age Are You Too Old To Be A Working Expert Anymore?

At What Age Are You Too Old To Be A Working Expert Anymore?

JANUARY 17, 2023

My Non-Obvious Graduation Advice For Recent Grads

My Non-Obvious Graduation Advice For Recent Grads

JUNE 5, 2022

Dress Codes Suck. Do They Actually Matter?

Dress Codes Suck. Do They Actually Matter?

JUNE 2, 2022

Mike Tyson Offers An Unexpected Business Lesson On How To Say No

Mike Tyson Offers An Unexpected Business Lesson On How To Say No

MARCH 25, 2022

Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary Will “Throw A Resume In The Garbage” For the Stupidest Reason

Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary Will “Throw A Resume In The Garbage” For the Stupidest Reason

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Is Everybody About To Quit Their Day Jobs?

Is Everybody About To Quit Their Day Jobs?

JULY 19, 2021

Welcome To The YOLO Economy

Welcome To The YOLO Economy

APRIL 20, 2021

How Interrupting Can Make You A Better Listener

How Interrupting Can Make You A Better Listener

APRIL 19, 2021

Handshake Raises $80m To Help Diverse Young People Land Jobs

Handshake Raises $80m To Help Diverse Young People Land Jobs

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Guy Kawasaki on How to Find Remarkable People | Non-Obvious Insights Show

Guy Kawasaki on How to Find Remarkable People | Non-Obvious Insights Show

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Why More People Should Skip the Hustle and Take the Paycheck

Why More People Should Skip the Hustle and Take the Paycheck

AUGUST 7, 2020

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