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 […]

Executives are burning out and they don’t know how to handle it

Four years ago, Aaron Littles burned out. Littles was a chief operating officer at a health tech company during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, working 80 to 90 hours per week as his employer grew to 600 employees, up from 75, he says. When the owner of the company, who was eyeing retirement, raised […]

Here’s how to prevent assaults on staff

ED personnel experience the majority of all hospital assaults, and these attacks can have long-term effects on morale and productivity. OSHA regulations require you to provide staff with a safe working environment. You should have a plan to address security personnel issues, responses to specific scenarios, restraint techniques, and violence prevention. Strategies include flagging violence-prone […]

How to play the AI-driven ‘blue-collar renaissance’

As artificial intelligence fears grip the white-collar world , Oppenheimer believes that the technology may ignite a “blue-collar renaissance” by driving up demand for the power and machines that will fuel the new technology. Concerns over AI disruption have gripped markets this year, leading to growing concerns about unemployment. Software, in particular, is an industry […]

How workers can make AI ‘a powerful ally’

The artificial intelligence revolution could create even greater wealth inequality, according to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink. That’s why Fink recommends global business and political leaders be proactive in figuring out how to ensure workers aren’t left out of the financial growth AI is likely to create. “If AI does to white-collar work what globalization did […]

How to get hired without impressive pedigree or resume

Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison has a simple piece of career advice: Chase the job nobody wants. “When you don’t have an impressive pedigree, when you don’t have a resume that will stand out, the way that you get people to notice you is, you take jobs that nobody else wants, and you work really hard […]

How to handle your student loans after losing your job

Srdjanns74 | Istock | Getty Images If you’ve recently lost your job or are struggling to find a new one, your student loans are probably causing you more stress than usual. The job market is flashing warning signs, with the U.S. economy adding just 22,000 positions in August, which was below expectations, according to a Bureau […]

Don’t try to be cool at work—how to gain influence instead, expert says

If you want to stand out at work, stop worrying about acting cool in front of your colleagues, says workplace expert Henna Pryor. Instead of trying to manage other people’s perceptions of you, focus on building “credibility and connections,” and adding value to your workplace — whether that’s taking notes in a meeting or helping […]