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Workers without college degrees make progress in slowing a grim trend, new report shows

New data from Opportunity@Work offers a glimmer of hope for job seekers without four-year degrees at a time when workplaces everywhere are evolving.

Workers without college degrees have, for some time, faced declining opportunities in the workforce. However, new data signals that this may be changing, a sign that hiring managers are less focused on educational attainment and more focused on skills than they were in years past.

Gen Z’s lifestyle is reshaping the rental market

The tech-driven lifestyle means landlords must keep up with tech to attract and retain tenants.

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Supply chains require digital transformation

From pandemics to tariffs, companies brace for supply chain complexity and disruption in 2025.

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Authenticity is the new leadership currency

People are drawn to leaders who understand this, and not following through has grave consequences.

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Microsoft is allegedly paying low performers to quit

Microsoft is giving low performers the option to voluntarily quit with 16 weeks of pay—rather than risk being put on a performance improvement plan, according to Business Insider.

The tech industry is often cautious about tying layoffs to performance, even if it might play a role in who gets dismissed during widespread job cuts. But this year has signaled a noticeable shift in how some of the biggest players in tech approach layoffs: Earlier this year, Meta cut more than 3,000 employees in a move that the company framed as “non-regrettable attrition.” The number of Amazon employees on performance improvement plans reportedly surged in recent years, leading up to layoffs—and Microsoft has allegedly cut thousands of employees who were classified as “low performers.”

Venus, Saturn planet parade will make a rare smiley face with the crescent moon: Best time to see April 2025 triple conjunction

Just before dawn tomorrow, look up for a moment of cosmic joy.

Rare cosmic events can feel like being smiled down upon from up above. However, on the morning of April 25, an actual smiley face will appear in the sky—kind of.

The Trump store is now selling ‘Trump 2028’ hats, proving his plans for a third term were never a joke

Trump’s store just released a ‘Trump 2028’ hat. Here’s why we shouldn’t take it lightly.

It was only a matter of time: The official Trump store has just released a “Trump 2028” hat, and it proves that the president’s comments about running for an unconstitutional third term were not an empty threat. 

TikTok’s ‘SkinnyTok’ trend is under fire from EU regulators

European regulators are probing whether the platform is doing enough to protect minors from harmful weight-loss content spreading under the popular hashtag.

The European Commission is coming for “SkinnyTok.”

What Steve Jobs can teach us about rebranding

Five steps to help your company succeed in those efforts.

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Your boss is not okay: How manager burnout is dragging down the entire workplace

Boosting engagement among managers can trickle down to employees and save billions of dollars in productivity, a new Gallup report argues.

If you’re feeling detached from work and lacking motivation lately, know that you are not alone.