Don’t worry about having a five-year career plan, LinkedIn expert says

Business woman working at office with laptop and documents on his desk, financial adviser analyzing data. Thicha Satapitanon | Istock | Getty Images “Where do you see yourself in five years?” It’s a question that most people have asked themselves or been asked in job interviews, by mentors, career advisors or even just their parents. … Read more

Top 15 companies to work for in Singapore in 2024

These are the top companies to work for in Singapore in 2024, according to LinkedIn. Carlina Teteris | Moment | Getty Images Banks dominated the top 5 best companies in Singapore to work for, according to LinkedIn’s list on the best workplaces in the country in 2024. “Commercial banking firms from banking to insurance and … Read more

These are the top 5 companies to work for in India, says LinkedIn

These are the 2024 top companies in India, according to LinkedIn. Deepak Sethi | E+ | Getty Images LinkedIn has released its eighth annual list of top companies to work for in India, and companies that prioritized its employees’ experience and growth dominated this year’s ranking. From mass layoffs to the adoption of generative AI, … Read more

How climate change is beginning to be added to employee pay and perks

As more employees seek ‘green’ perks and more companies return to pre-pandemic office work, commuting is a likely place to focus efforts to embed climate change within workplace benefits culture. Jeff Greenberg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images More workers in today’s labor market want to take action on climate change in some way … Read more

The billionaires join Bernie Sanders weighing in on four-day workweek

Anastasiia Yanishevska | Istock | Getty Images While relatively few companies have shifted to a four-day workweek, the advent of artificial intelligence apps like ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini could hasten the shift. A recent survey by Tech.co of 1,000 U.S.-based business leaders found that the companies that had extensive experience using AI were more than twice … Read more

Here are 5 tips on how to land your next role after being laid off

Here are some tips on how to land your next role after being laid off. Violetastoimenova | E+ | Getty Images Companies around the world have continued to downsize following the overhiring spree during the pandemic. Since the start of the year, more than 57,000 employees have been laid off globally, according to Layoffs.fyi. From … Read more

How long should you stay at your job? How to switch strategically

A majority of Americans, 95%, said they plan to look for a new job this year, according to a January 2024 survey by job site Monster. Money is a big reason, with 45% of workers saying they need a higher income. Data from the Federal Reserve shows that job switchers increase their salaries more quickly, on average, than … Read more

Having AI write your resume

As a leader at the education nonprofit Khan Academy, I was thrilled when ChatGPT came out in November 2022. It meant we could use generative AI to provide personalized tutoring to more kids than ever. But as a hiring manager and cofounder of a career development business who’s trained first-gen students at CUNY and MBAs … Read more

Women CEOs in New Zealand enjoy twice the pay of their male counterparts

In 2023, New Zealand had the strongest board representation with more than 40% of female CEOs, according to MSCI. Shannon Fagan | The Image Bank | Getty Images New Zealand is showing the way for women participation in executive roles as well as compensation at a time when the rest of the world suffers from … Read more