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Valerie Beaulieu-James is the Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at The Adecco Group. In this episode of the Blind Ambition Podcast, Valerie sheds light on her secret to a remarkable career journey, what she calls her "career backpack," which landed her in the C-suite and on the boards of various public companies and organizations. We look at when Microsoft was a startup and what it was like working in the tech industry when everyone was unsure if it would go anywhere. Valerie discusses how she became the CMO at Microsoft and the international moves and career pivots along the way. She also explains the skills and relationships she had to build and how we can replicate her career path today. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/erWYbtAB Check us out on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e9YU-vC5

What do Tesla Employees Think about Tesla? Tesla employees have rated the company an average of 3.3 out of 5 in 890 reviews, with many citing a lack of work-life balance as a primary downside. On Blind, verified employees leave transparent reviews about their experiences and share insights about career growth, work-life balance, and compensation. Check out the full reviews here : https://lnkd.in/gGycwqyT #Tesla #ElonMusk #Blind

Meta's decision to fire employees for using their $25 Grubhub credits on non-food items like acne pads and wine glasses has sparked mixed reactions. Some argue it was the right move, citing a lack of integrity and the slippery slope of minor rule violations leading to larger issues, while others criticize the company for fostering a 'fear culture.' Some suggest the real issue isn't the Grubhub credits but rather a way to quietly reduce headcount without triggering layoffs or offering severance packages. What are your thoughts on this? Check out the full post and comments here : https://lnkd.in/gn86CXfR #Meta #MarkZuckerberg #Blind

Your Voice Matters. You deserve to be heard at work.

An Nvidia employee asked on Blind: "Which company has the worst work-life balance in Silicon Valley?" Amazon and Meta were among the most frequently mentioned due to their intense workloads, followed by DoorDash and Uber. Any other companies you think should be on this list? Share your thoughts in the comments! Check out the full poll and comments here: https://lnkd.in/gmKPSuRX #Meta #Amazon #WorkLifeBalance #Blind

Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has reportedly fired employees for abusing the company's meal voucher system, which provides employees with credits for ordering food from delivery services. The company has also reportedly made job cuts across its various businesses, including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Reality Labs. "Posts on anonymous work social message board Blind appear to confirm elements of the story, originally reported by the Financial Times." #meta #layoff #blind #bbc Mitchell Labiak

Transparency is essential, Not Optional.

In "The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly," we explore the value of shadowing. Newfront co-founder and CTO Gordon Wintrob credits it for helping him start his $2.2-billion startup. 🎵 Listen now:

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