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I took a 6-month sabbatical after working for 10 years. I dreaded going back to work but returned as a better employee.
Jon Schubin thought returning to work after traveling for six months would be a drag, but he found unexpected pleasure in his daily tasks.
I took a 50% pay cut to leave my sales job and work on a potato farm. I have no regrets.
Tyler Heppell says he has learned more about business while working on his family farm than he did in his sales job.
A former Michelin-starred chef was looking for a new hobby after his divorce. He started a gin business in his daughter's old bedroom.
Jón Óskar Árnason found inspiration in his Baltic Sea house. He wanted to know what the nature around him would taste like when distilled with alcohol.
A Meta product manager who hates negotiating her salary explains how she approaches compensation talks
Negotiating a promotion or a raise is a difficult conversation, and it is helpful to practice exactly what you are going to say, Bounouh said.
Thousands of hotel workers are on strike over Labor Day Weekend
Over 10,000 UNITE HERE members are on strike,
a tracker from the union showed. That includes 5,000 in Honolulu and hundreds in San Diego.
As fast as some jobs are growing, others are losing steam
The fastest-growing (and fastest-shrinking) jobs in the United States.
Here's how these successful CEOs managed to lose it all
Some high-powered CEOs lost their fortunes after corporate controversies and scandals. Here's a look at what happened.
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Gen Z men and women spend their money and free time very differently
Gen Z men and women have different social media and streaming preferences and spending habits. A new Morning Consult report breaks them down.
AI is coming for coders — the very people who created it — but not quite yet
AI's impact on software engineering jobs has created anxiety. But by shifting their focus to other areas, many coders could hang onto their roles.
Chip companies like Nvidia and Intel are facing a major gender gap amid the AI boom
The semiconductor industry gender gap persists with fewer women in leadership roles. Companies are now investing in childcare and leadership programs.
Adele just did the opposite of quiet quitting
"I have spent the last seven years building a new life for myself, and I want to live it now," the singer, 36, told the audience at her Munich show.
Japan is having a hard time convincing employees to take 4-day workweeks
The aging country launched an initiative to help people cut back on work. But three years in, few people take a four-day workweek.
I'm a Harvard senior who balances college and my OpenAI-backed startup through these 3 productivity tips
Ethan Shaotran, a Harvard senior, sets clear meeting hours and uses an AI note-taker. To relax, he takes art classes.
Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison's incredible real estate portfolio includes properties in Silicon Valley, Japan, Hawaii, and more
Larry Ellison purchased a resort near Palm Beach, Florida. We've rounded up the most notable pieces of his billion-dollar real estate portfolio.
Dads are work-from-home winners — but ditching the office has downsides
Working from home lets dads spend more time with their kids, but it can also spark conflicts and cause distractions.
Introverts in the workplace should be their 'own best marketer,' Ancestry CEO Deb Liu says
Ancestry CEO Deb Liu — herself an introvert — says it's important for introverts at work to realize "you are your own best marketer."
20 high-paying and fast-growing jobs in the US
Business Insider ranked jobs based on projected employment growth from 2023 to 2033 and median pay. Software developers ranked No. 1 on our list.
Feeling stuck at a job you hate? Here are 4 ways to unstick your career.
A former VP of HR at Microsoft shared what to do when you feel stuck at work and can't quit. It's most important to continue building your network.
A tech career coach says she listened to over 700 interviews — and the candidates who got big offers do these 3 things
Tech career coach Katie McIntyre said candidates should drop the perfectionist act in interviews and focus on these three things.
How AI can cover for you while you're on vacation
Jamie Haerewa used AI to manage tasks like scheduling meetings and handling customer queries during her vacation. That made it easier to step away.
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I'm a product manager who interned at Apple, Google, and Microsoft. Now I'm opening up a candy store.
Elly Ross is a product manager who previously interned at Big Tech companies. Now, she's decided to start a candy shop, "lil sweet treat."
RTO mandates can only ever be unfair, HR expert says
Daniela Herrera, a talent and DEI consultant, told Business Insider that RTO mandates are usually about firms trying to regain control of employees.
The full list of major US companies slashing staff this year, from Tesla and Lucid Motors to Goldman Sachs and Shell
Companies have continued to cut jobs in 2024 after a wave of layoffs last year. Goldman Sachs, IBM, Google, and Tesla are among those shedding staff.
People are still flocking to Florida. It could help them ride out a slowdown in the economy.
Florida's strong population growth is boosting the state's economy and could help residents weather an economic slowdown, Wells Fargo says.
I quit my first corporate job at 19. Everyone called me crazy, but starting young helped me find my values.
Lily Wu quit her first corporate job at an accounting firm at just 19. She said the decision helped her test her career and discover her core values.
Execs want to be digital nomads, too. Here are 10 destinations that have what they're looking for.
Execs want to be digital nomads just as much as you do. Cities like Dubai and Málaga can provide what they're looking for, according to Savills.
The 15 fastest-shrinking jobs in the US
New projection data shows which jobs could see employment shrink from 2023 to 2033, including typists, mining roof bolters, and order clerks.
The 4 best strategies Kamala Harris uses to handle being interrupted, according to a professional speaker
Vice President Kamala Harris is a master of regaining control of a conversation after being interrupted. Here are four tips to learn from her.
3 small mistakes that can get you into big trouble at work, from an HR professional
Leaving your manager alone is a mistake. They make key decisions about things like compensation, so it's important to build a relationship with them.
Red Lobster's next CEO once explained why he doesn't practice work-life balance
Red Lobster's incoming CEO said he didn't practice work-life balance, though he acknowledged that wouldn't work for people whose work stresses them out.
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The 15 fastest-growing jobs in the US
Based on projected increases from 2023 to 2033, wind turbine service technicians, data scientists, and actuaries are among the fastest-growing jobs.
First, he banned WFH. Now, this billionaire wants to stop his staff from going on coffee runs.
Chris Ellison, the managing director of an Australian mining company, says he doesn't want his staff to leave the building to get lunch or a coffee.
I've worked in HR for 36 years. Here are the 3 biggest changes I've seen in the workplace — and why I think the dial has swung too far in employees' favor.
The biggest changes in the workplace are more acceptance and shifts in the expectations of employers and employees, an HR exec of 36 years says.
A baby boomer veteran retired in Germany before relocating to South Korea. He says the healthcare is affordable and he can travel easily.
Danny Keay, 60, initially retired in Germany but later moved to South Korea. He prefers the healthcare and ability to explore more of Asia.
A highly successful digital nomad gave an honest account of how lonely and depressing the lifestyle can be
The digital nomad lifestyle may be romantic, but Pieter Levels said there are real downsides to hopping from culture to culture in your 20s.
Satya Nadella's career rise, from computer science student to turning Microsoft into a $3 trillion titan as CEO
Satya Nadella has been running Microsoft for a decade. Here's how the company became a $3 trillion titan under his leadership.
It's a terrible time to be an international student. Australia is the latest country to limit visas.
Australia is introducing a cap on new international students that it will accept from next year, to curb record migration.
The basic qualifications for a job in AI and how to stand out, according to recruiters
BI spoke to four companies that recruit for AI jobs to learn the basic skills needed for these roles and how candidates can stand out.
New law gives Australians the right to ignore their bosses' emails after hours
Australia's new "right to disconnect" law, effective this week, lets workers ignore after-hours calls, in line with similar laws in France and beyond.
When it comes to work convos, you might be better off keeping your weekend plans to yourself
HR director Valerie Rodriquez said disclosing personal details at work can often lead to more harm than help.
7 things you could be doing wrong in a job interview if you're struggling to get hired
Being way too early, not asking good questions, or not caring about professionalism could be issues at the job interview stage.
A Gen Xer has applied to over 200 job positions since starting her job search in February. She's surprised at how long it's taking to land work.
Since being laid off, Devon has applied to many jobs with different duties. She hasn't had much luck getting interviews and is still job searching.
I interned at JP Morgan and Microsoft as a software engineer. This is my secret to landing offers.
Ume Habiba secured software engineering internships at JP Morgan and Microsoft. Here's how she used her LinkedIn, résumé, and brand to her advantage.
Google advisor has a simple trick for identifying your productivity 'power hours'
Google advisor Laura Mae Martin helps top leaders discover the time blocks when they get the most done. It starts with a simple question.
I'm 26 and working in construction. The job is demanding, but I make $53 an hour in a stable career without student loans
The job is challenging, and I've had to adjust to a male-dominated field. But it's stable, pays well, and doesn't require hefty student loans.
Some business leaders like Jeff Bezos hate the phrase 'work-life balance.' Here's what they prefer instead.
Jeff Bezos calls work-life balance a "debilitating" phrase. TIAA's CEO calls it a "lie." Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella prefers "work-life harmony."
A laid-off baby boomer got frustrated with the job hunt, so he started his own business. He explains why age is an asset for entrepreneurs.
Joseph Loria, 61, launched his business after losing his job last year. Now he's his own boss and is helping younger founders.
An ex-Meta engineer and Stanford Ph.D. student built a bot in a bid to take on big job sites and put the power in the hands of job seekers
Ali Mir and Hamed Nilforoshan have launched HiringCafe to challenge other job sites, which they say focus more on the employer than the job seeker.
America's most boring job is on the brink of extinction
Inside the desperate campaign to get Gen Z to become accountants