Byte-Sized L&D

HR leaders should strategically approach learning and development (L&D) for 2025, focusing on long-term success rather than immediate needs. McLean & Co.'s blueprint emphasizes embedding L&D into org…

How to Handle Trash Talk at Work

The text emphasizes the importance of continuous mentorship, regardless of age or experience, in professional development. It highlights that mentorship should extend beyond onboarding, incorporating…

Wes Kao's newsletter offers strategies for giving feedback to senior leaders without jeopardizing one's position. Key techniques include using the "even more" method, sharing personal experiences, em…

Employers are increasingly using AI tools to address skills gaps and improve workforce management. AI aids in assessing, planning, and enhancing employee skills, promoting internal hiring, and creati…

Wes Kao's newsletter explores workplace finesse, focusing on when to seek forgiveness or permission, the importance of perception, and discretion. It emphasizes understanding personal incentives and …

Despite technological advances, global productivity remains flat, with 40% of companies reporting negative growth. Accenture advises redefining productivity to focus on value creation, investing in e…

Intuition operates unconsciously, residing in nonverbal brain regions like the basal ganglia and anterior cingulate cortex. It's shaped by experience and manifests as "smart heuristics," offering rel…

Packy McCormick's newsletter encourages readers to explore complex companies using Revv, a stock search engine that simplifies understanding business models and financial health. Emphasizing the valu…

The rise of "ghost jobs"—fake job listings by companies not actively hiring—poses significant challenges for job seekers, particularly in the tech industry. These listings often serve to gauge employ…

Corporate training is being transformed by artificial intelligence, immersive technologies, and evolving work habits. AI enhances learning by creating personalized content and providing instant feedb…

Noel Tichy’s model divides organizational components into **ICE** (rigid structure), **Water** (relationships), and **Steam** (culture), each requiring distinct leadership traits: IQ, EQ, and SQ. Org…

The traditional work social contract, emphasizing loyalty and long hours for stability, is evolving. Workers now prioritize flexibility and balance, rejecting outdated success metrics. Trends like di…

Luis von Ahn, cofounder and CEO of Duolingo, discusses the integration of AI into the popular language-learning app. He highlights Duolingo Max, a feature offering AI-driven conversations and video c…

The Better Arguments Project by the Aspen Institute aims to teach healthier disagreement techniques in workplaces and communities, focusing on understanding rather than winning debates. It emphasizes…

The text explores the concept of willpower and laziness as compounding forces, emphasizing the challenges of breaking free from a "laziness death spiral." It outlines strategies for recovery, includi…

Despite return-to-office policies, many U.S. workers prefer remote work, valuing flexibility and work-life balance. A Resume Builder report shows 1 in 5 workers defy mandates, with potential resignat…