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Teaching Disagreement Is Leadership Work
The stakes of professional development are well documented and often framed in terms of career ownership and individual responsibility. But professional development also unfolds within relationships and institutions that shape how people learn to exercise voice,...
Longevity Is Redefining The Future Of Work
For years, workplace wellness meant perks, such as yoga classes, meditation apps, and step challenges. While these were all well intentioned, they were increasingly beside the point. A much bigger shift is now underway: the move from wellness to longevity. Longevity...
Why Employees Are Giving Up Remote Work, Moving Back To Urban Centers
One of the major changes unleashed by the pandemic—and the accompanying spread of remote work—was the large migration of employees from major urban areas. With many jobs no longer anchored to city-based offices, people were free to move to almost anywhere else they...
Doordash, Uber Tap Gig Workers To Collect Data For Everything From Training AI To Stocking Stores
DoorDash is starting to offer gigs beyond delivering food and other orders, the company said on Thursday. Dubbed DoorDash "tasks," the gigs involve taking photos of store shelves to monitor what's out-of-stock or helping a self-driving delivery vehicle get back on the...
Depression in Retirement: Why It Happens and What To Do
Retirement is often associated with feelings of joy, relaxation, and freedom, but research shows it can also be a challenging time emotionally. Many individuals who retire struggle with unexpected feelings of sadness, anxiety, or emptiness as they leave behind careers...
Getting A Job After Prison Or Jail Is Tough — Tips
The Marion County Reentry Coalition keeps a running list of job openings available to people with a criminal background in Indianapolis. To be on that list, according to senior associate Kinsey Bussell, employers have to be willing to work with people who were...
Cybersecurity Concerns Highlighted During SXSW As FBI Launches New Initiative
As thousands of visitors travel to Austin for the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is launching a cybersecurity initiative aimed at helping people protect their personal and professional data. The initiative, known as...
Study: Employers Say AI Makes Workers Faster — Also Creating Friction, Mistrust
Artificial intelligence has been touted for its ability to automate routine, high-volume tasks at record speed. But a new report finds the technology is also creating tension between employers and employees over its deployment. While 80% of human resources...
