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June 25, 2016
3 Times You Should Tell Your Boss You Didn't Do Your Best Work
In an ideal world, you'd give your all 100% of the time. In real life, you sometimes can't. Here's when and how to own up to it.
Everyone has an occasional crisis of confidence. You're about to turn something in and you wonder, "Is it good enough?" Then, your next thought is, "Do I need to say something to my boss?"
June 24, 2016
What Does Brexit Mean For Tech Companies? Lots Of Friction
The firms that are more likely to suffer are tech companies and startups based in Europe.
The U.K.'s decision to leave the European Union not only has major implications for the world economy, but will undoubtedly have a negative impact on the tech sector around the globe, say experts and analysts.
For European Startups, Brexit Is An Ugly Divorce Where Each Side Gets Half The House
Experts say Britain will be left with most of the venture capital, while the continent will keep a surplus of talent.
Even for hardy startup entrepreneurs known for their ability to make lemonade out of lemons, those in Europe were in for a particularly sour surprise on Friday when they woke up to a cascade of shocks following the Brexit referendum in the U.K. Many of them reacted with a mixture of resilience and uncertainty.
How Fashion Brands Are Starting To Design Like Tech Companies
A focus on R&D has a new wave of fashion companies testing designs the way developers test software.
Inside Lululemon Labs, the cultish activewear brand's 11th New York City location that opened in March, there's not a single $100 yoga pant in sight. Instead, slimming pencil skirts, crisp blazers, and creased trousers—all in a distinctly N.Y.C. palette of black, white, navy, and gray—line the walls. Catering to New Yorkers, the store sells clothing designed for professionals but constructed out of the brand's high-performance materials. Behind the sales floor, the design team toils away in an office in the back.
Director Nicolas Winding Refn On The Beauty And Horror Of "The Neon Demon"
Elle Fanning stars as an L.A. model whose beauty inspires jealousy and violence in the Drive director's controversial latest.
The pressure on women to be what society considers "beautiful" starts at a young age, and as the father of two girls ages 13 and 7, it's something Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn thinks about quite often. "I read a lot of fairy tales, and it's interesting that every other word in our mythology regarding women is usually about beauty," he tells Co.Create.
The Workplace Of The Future: Brought To You By Art, Education, Travel, And Startups
For offices to be places that young people want to work, companies need to look outside the business world for design ideas.
The workplace of the future is always being created. Every day, companies are introducing new ideas, strategies, and technologies that change how and where we work. Each year, new graduates enter the workforce with bold ideas about their workstyle preferences and needs. New research is constantly emerging that points to new ways for us to work smarter, healthier, and more effectively. Collectively, these influences are reshaping workplaces and pushing them to a future state that never stops evolving.
The Skills It Takes To Get Hired At Google, Facebook, Amazon, And More
LinkedIn compiled a list of the most sought-after companies. Here is what it takes to land a job at some of them.
LinkedIn dove deep into its user data and produced a list of the top 40 U.S. companies for attracting and keeping talented employees.
Inside The Weird And Wonderful World Of Instagram Pet Influencers
What does it take to make your pet Internet famous? We took a look at the world of Instagram product endorsements to find out.
When Loni Edwards graduated from Harvard Law School, she never imagined her career would involve running a talent agency for Internet-famous pets. But shortly after moving from Los Angeles to New York, Chloe—a photogenic French mini-bulldog—changed her life.
Exactly What To Do After Someone Visits Your LinkedIn Profile
Here's how to tap into LinkedIn's "Who's Viewed Your Profile" section to convert strangers into full-blown connections.
LinkedIn. It's a powerful platform that connects you with millions of professionals across the globe. Blah, blah, blah. Sure, that's amazing and all—but, it's not even close to my favorite part about this networking tool.
Why Others Might Not Trust You As Much As You Think They Should
Trustworthiness is in the eye of the beholder, and probably better in moderation than we tend to think. Here's why.
Most people see themselves as pretty trustworthy. The trouble is that psychologically speaking, trustworthiness is mostly in the eye of the beholder. It's essential to your reputation, which depends on what other people think of you, not what you think of yourself.
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