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ADHD brains are prone to wandering. That’s a secret weapon in the workplace 10.07.2026 6:06

New research suggests that certain ADHD traits could unlock greater creative thinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The surprising reason smart people make terrible decisions 09.07.2026 8:11

Intelligence is an asset. It can also be a trap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oscar Health’s Mark Bertolini on making ‘healthcare work for all’ 08.07.2026 5:32

A former CEO of Aetna and Bridgewater (and current chairman of the board of Verizon) brings his leadership philosophy to a challenger brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why we need more older female role models at work 07.07.2026 11:26

Women over 50—and especially over 60—are still dramatically underrepresented at the highest levels of visible power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gen Z’s meager job prospects may not have AI to blame 06.07.2026 4:55

In a rough labor market, the youngest in the workforce continue to face the steepest uphill climb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to boost brain health at work in the age of AI 03.07.2026 8:31

Six steps you can take right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to stay productive when the future feels uncertain 02.07.2026 6:11

Economic volatility, AI, and shifting business priorities can make the future hard to predict. These strategies will help you manage anxiety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AI couldn’t fix quality problems. So Ford rehired its most experienced engineers 01.07.2026 4:51

In the last 3 years, Ford brought back 350 veteran engineers to train its AI tools and impart their institutional knowledge to younger workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The office doesn’t fix loneliness at work 30.06.2026 7:41

New research from SkyeTeam suggests that employees working in person may feel more disconnected than their remote colleagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

California launches a statewide tracker to monitor AI-related job loss 29.06.2026 5:03

The tracker and its accompanying report found no evidence of a statewide surge in layoffs among those working in highly AI-exposed jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As you approach retirement, take this simple step to protect yourself from unforeseen circumstances 25.06.2026 6:42

What to consider when building up your cash cushion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The marketing funnel is dead. Here’s what replaced it 24.06.2026 7:09

AI-native B2B buyers finish their evaluation before your sales rep says hello. The funnel is now fiction. Here’s what winning companies do instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you find a job that will make you happy? 23.06.2026 6:50

Research suggests that lasting job satisfaction comes less from daily happiness than from meaningful work, personal growth, and a sense of control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Workers are judging companies for their silence on LGBTQ+ issues 22.06.2026 5:22

New data shows that at least 60% of workers believe support for their LGBTQ+ peers is a sign of an inclusive workplace for all employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to get out of a career rut 19.06.2026 6:57

Four strategies to get your career moving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Work-life balance doesn’t exist for working parents 18.06.2026 5:26

For the majority of parents, their caregiving responsibilities bleed into work—and vice versa, according to a new Pew survey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why talented women keep getting passed over for promotions—and 3 strategies to help 17.06.2026 6:28

Women are outperforming expectations but still missing out on promotions. Three signs you’re being overlooked—and what to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to ask for and take time off without getting penalized 16.06.2026 6:07

When you do ask for time off, do it with confidence. You are not asking your employer for a favor. You are using a benefit you are entitled to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The rise of ‘doomjobbing’ reveals a hiring system nobody trusts 15.06.2026 8:02

Doomjobbing—the habit of endlessly scrolling job listings without applying—reflects growing frustration with a hiring system that few people believe is working. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AI is eliminating entry-level jobs. Education needs to fill the gap. 12.06.2026 6:51

As employers reduce entry-level hiring, colleges and universities must rethink how students gain the skills and experience once built through jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Rust-out’ is the new burnout, and it requires a different fix 11.06.2026 7:05

Here’s what to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why you need to stop using passwords and switch to this secure alternative now 10.06.2026 6:41

Do you want to avoid phishing attacks and data leaks? Embrace this popular new option right away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to ace your summer internship 09.06.2026 6:04

From learning workplace norms to spotting opportunities others miss, these strategies can help you make a lasting impression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To stay active or to step away: Older Americans face a double standard in the workplace 08.06.2026 7:48

Society sends increasingly contradictory messages about what aging is supposed to look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AI isn’t the real reason college grads can’t find jobs 05.06.2026 5:09

There might be a bigger culprit for the rising unemployment rate among young workers, according to new research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices