Microsoft’s new responsible tech lead on high-speed AI development

Fully responsible, trustworthy technology is an almost impossible mandate in a tech landscape that prioritizes speed — but that doesn’t mean some companies aren’t trying.  On the heels of the Trump administration’s national AI legislative framework on March 20, in which “winning the AI race” remains paramount, tech developers face tension between the common ethos […]

Why it happens and how to avoid it

After Jonathan Clanton was laid off from his talent acquisition job earlier this year, he immediately began searching for a new role. Clanton, 39, soon found himself spending hours each day scrolling through job listings. “It felt like a mix of social media addiction plus the anxiety of needing to find work,” he tells CNBC […]

How to answer, ‘Tell me about a time you disagreed with your boss’ in a job interview

In today’s job market, having a positive, collaborative attitude is just as important as having a polished resume, says career expert Erin McGoff. Soft skills are “top of mind” for hiring teams, according to McGoff, the author of “The Secret Language of Work: Hyper-Helpful Scripts for Every Situation.” That’s why the people who have the power to […]

How Gen Z investors can cope with stock market volatility

Specker/vedfelt | Digitalvision | Getty Images Amid the U.S. war with Iran, some young investors have gotten their first taste of market volatility. “An early decline can make the market feel unusually dangerous when volatility is a normal part of long-term investing,” said certified financial planner Douglas Boneparth, president and founder of Bone Fide Wealth, a […]

These ‘powerful behaviors’ make a big difference

Certain people seem so effortlessly influential, they make you wonder if they were born with some magical quality.  But after researching human behavior for 15 years, I have good news. Influence is a set of learnable actions, not a fixed personality trait.  In my book, “Managing Up: How to Get What You Need From the […]

How to answer ‘Where do you see yourself in 5 years?’ in a job interview

To stand out in today’s job market, it’s crucial to go “one step beyond” other candidates by polishing your personal narrative and preparing for tricky interview questions. Candidates who are able to provide clear, calm and thoroughly researched answers will stand out to hiring managers, according to Madeline Mann, founder of career coaching business Self […]

How to pick a plan as health insurance premiums rise

A poster reads “Affordable Care Act Premiums Will Rise More Than 75%” as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) (2nd-L), accompanied by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) (L), speaks at a news conference to call on Republicans to pass Affordable Care Act tax breaks on Capitol Hill on Sept. 16, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik […]

How to survive a layoff, from ‘All the Cool Girls Get Fired’ authors

Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill were at the top of their games. They had dream magazine jobs as editors in chief, with Brown at Instyle and O’Neill at WSJ. Magazine. Then they got fired. That’s the term they prefer, by the way. Not part of a restructure, made redundant or laid off. “Same s—canning, different […]