Bank CEO brings back employee 2-week 'recharge period' at the end of December
BNY Mellon's CEO said bank employees should be "postponing more routine items until the New Year."
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This recruiter uses a late-night text message to see if job candidates are a good fit
How you respond to an after-hours text message gives one executive recruiter insight into whether you might be a good fit for a job at his firm.
The full list of major US companies slashing staff this year, including Meta, ExxonMobil, and Boeing
Companies have continued to cut jobs in 2024 after a wave of layoffs last year. Meta, Boeing, Google, and Tesla are among those shedding staff.
The work trends that dominated the headlines in 2024
Quiet firing, coffee badging, and quiet vacationing were among the buzziest workplace trends of 2024. Here's a rundown of the trends.
Here's how the Big 4 consulting firms said they performed this year
The Big Four professional-services firms, PwC, Deloitte, EY, and KPMG, reported revenue growth in 2024, but their consulting arms lagged behind.
4 people who make over $100K share the biggest perks of a 6-figure income
Four Americans who landed six-figure incomes said it's allowed them to splurge on travel while improving their financial security.
Paying off student-loan debt and traveling the world: How the overemployed use their extra earnings
Overemployed workers secretly holding multiple remote jobs use their money to travel and pay down student debt.
My husband and I bought a storage-unit business. The customers can be difficult, but it pays for my daughter's college.
I own a mini storage unit business to pay for my daughter's college. One of my customers never pays on time because he spends his money on feral cats.
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The Nordstrom family struck a deal to take their namesake department store chain private. Here's how they built their retail empire.
The Nordstroms built their empire from a single shoe store in Seattle to one of the biggest names in fashion retail.
I've worked for Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter, and Amazon. Here are 3 mistakes I made early in my career.
Aaron Goldsmid has worked for Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter, and Amazon. He made these 3 mistakes early in his career.
Bayer's CEO said budgets represent the worst of corporate bureaucracy. He decided to turn the process on its head.
It's one of many changes Bayer CEO Bill Anderson has made. Still, the company's stock price this year has struggled.
I'm a Gen Zer who faced an existential crisis after college. My millennial siblings helped me cope.
I'm a recent Gen Z grad with two millennial siblings. Watching them grow through their 20s has helped me navigate life after college.
4 Big Tech product managers and an engineer share negotiation tips that nabbed them thousands of dollars in better comp
Think beyond base salary to negotiate sign-on bonuses and research a company's stock refresher policy.
The AI job market is set to snowball in 2025
Demand for workers with AI skills is likely to continue to grow in 2025 as tech and non-tech firms seek workers in areas from sales to implementation.
I'm a father of 3 working up to 16 hours a day. The guilt of missing my kids grow up is torturous.
Martins Lasmanis youngest son is three years old — and so is his startup. He feels he's missed out on getting to watch his three children grown up.
5 people who make over $100,000 share how they've spent their money
Five people with six-figure incomes say they've balanced splurging on cars and travel with saving for future financial goals.
I work at Microsoft and teach a Stanford Online course on AI. These are my tips for non-technical workers.
There are two tracks I recommend for non-technical professionals to gain impact with AI: skill up or become an expert in the technology in your field.
When I asked my coworker out on a date, he rejected me. I'm still glad I put myself out there.
I waited until my contract was up to confess my true feelings for my coworker. Though he was flattered, he rejected me. But I'm proud of being bold.
Insider Today: Living to 150
In this Saturday edition of Insider Today, we're talking about longevity habits, holiday tipping practices, and why kids can't read.
4 tips on breaking into consulting, according to the coaches who help people land jobs
Landing a job in consulting can be difficult, but the COO of Management Consulted said focusing on these four things can help.
I left my teaching job to become a freelance writer. I doubled my income in just 4 months.
After teaching for 10 years I quit to become a freelance writer. Now, I enjoy my work more and get to spend quality time with my two kids.
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The 10 deadliest jobs in the US
Being a logging worker, truck driver, or agricultural worker can be deadly, based on the latest fatal work injury rates for these jobs.
During my MBA, I interned on a hazelnut farm in Bhutan. It taught me that workplace loyalty isn't only about money.
A Stanford graduate student says that, although his internship in Bhutan was not relevant to his career, he has no regrets and learned how to grow through discomfort.
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AT&T's CTO tells his US team there won't be 'one-for-one seating' upon the return to 5 days in office — read the memo
AT&T's CTO said in a memo the five-day-a-week office return would be staggered as more space is constructed.
AI notetakers could save us from meeting overload
AI-powered notetakers can attend meetings on our behalf. Bots can also take on tasks such as writing documents and interviewing and training workers.
'Stealth firing' may save a company costs short term, but it can backfire in the long run
"Stealth firing" can reduce company costs at first but risk negative long-term consequences, such as low morale and productivity, and a lack of trust.
How to know when it's the right time to leave your job, according to a 20-year HR vet
When do you know it's time to move on to a new role or job? A former HR executive explains how to know and what to do next.
Want to break into VC in 2025? MBAs and consulting backgrounds are out. Technical skills, especially AI, are in.
VCs are increasingly looking for candidates with deep technical expertise, especially in AI. But they can't pay as much as companies like OpenAI.
A supercommuter who travels to New York City from DC shares why her 4 a.m. wakeup is worth it
A millennial who commutes to NYC from DC for work said the four-hour journey is worth it to have a job she enjoys.
The word business leaders use to hedge when staff ask if they're planning a return to 5 days in the office
In the wake of Amazon's RTO mandate, staff have asked executives at Google and Microsoft if the days of hybrid work are numbered.
Recruiters share their favorite questions to ask in job interviews — and how candidates should answer them
BI asked a handful of recruiters for their go-to questions to ask in job interviews and what a candidate's answer can reveal.
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The list of major companies requiring employees to return to the office, from The Washington Post to Amazon
Companies requiring workers to return to the office include AT&T, Amazon, and BlackRock. View a list of RTO mandates across business and tech.
I'm a Gen Xer who hated working with baby boomers. I love working for millennials because they view work differently.
I now work closely with millennials. The younger generation understands the importance of work-life balance and is more collaborative.
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AT&T follows Amazon with a 5-days-in-office mandate
AT&T is requiring office employees to work on-site five days a week starting in January, effectively eliminating a recent hybrid option.
My newborn was airlifted to another state. My husband's flexible job allowed him to move with us.
My husband was able to follow me and our newborn son to Washington state. His job allowed him to work remotely for as long as we needed.
She's worked at nearly every FAANG company. In her free time, she built a free tool to appeal health insurance denials.
Holden Karau founded a startup to help automate the process of appealing a health insurance claim denial after growing frustrated with the system.
I was poached by a startup but had to sell my business of 14 years to join. I don't regret my decision.
Samantha Shih started a custom clothing company in 2008 and ran it for 14 years before selling it to take a C-suite roll at a startup.
Jim Carrey took back his comments on retirement: 'I was talking more about power-resting'
Last week, Jim Carrey told the Associated Press he signed on for the new Sonic film because "I bought a lot of stuff, and I need the money, frankly."
The latest change for Starbucks under its new CEO? Baristas can get triple the amount of paid parental leave
Starbucks will offer baristas up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave starting in March as new CEO Brian Niccol works to turn the coffee giant around.
I'm a retiree who assembles furniture on Taskrabbit to avoid draining my retirement fund. At 79, I also like having structure and meeting new people.
Dan Weiss had been retired for only six months before he realized he needed structure. He made $47,000 on Taskrabbit last year building furniture.
Man arrested in the UAE after leaving negative Google review of his former employer set to spend Christmas in Dubai
Police in the United Arab Emirates arrested Craig Ballentine after he posted a negative Google review about his former employer in Dubai.
My daughter got her first job at 14. Everything changed when she became a teen with extra money, so I had to help her save.
When my teenage daughter started working, I didn't know she would need so much support. I had to drive her to work and I had to help her save money.
I quit my high-paying job and left London for a small seaside town. I first struggled with the pace, but it was the best decision.
When I became burned out with my life as a lawyer, I quit and left London. I moved to a small town and struggled with the slow pace of life.
3 must-read books for creativity, negotiating, and brand development from Alexis Ohanian's 2024 booklist
Alexis Ohanian, tech founder and investor, shared with Business Insider three books that shaped his career in 2024.
You might want to have your next job interview in the morning
Having a job interview earlier in the day could be a smart strategy as interviewers tend to look more favorably on those who do, a researcher found.
Affirm's COO shares one approach the remote-first company uses to build a 'high-performance culture'
Affirm COO Michael Linford says getting remote teams to work effectively isn't a one-and-done proposition — it takes consistent focus.
Gig drivers say the job is getting less profitable. There are few other comparable options.
Gig drivers who are frustrated with their ride-hailing or food delivery pay have few comparable alternatives.
How Montana contractors are luring Gen Z into trades amid a nationwide construction labor shortage
Montana contractors are trying to encourage more Gen Zers to go into trades to address the labor shortage.
Insider Today: Work out smarter
In this Saturday edition of Insider Today, we're talking about surprisingly effective low-impact workouts, and asking ChatGPT for gifting help.
Leaders who play favorites at work think it promotes excellence and healthy competition. It also breeds resentment.
Some leaders, including Airbnb's CEO, believe favoritism boosts productivity, while others warn it creates resentment and undermines cohesion at work.