Career advice
Google exec: Here’s the No. 1 piece of advice I want young people to learn from me
The idea of a career ladder is great, in theory — steadily progressing up the ranks from intern to CEO — but most people’s jobs don’t work that way. You might change industries, switch departments or even get laid off. That’s why Google Chief Marketing Officer Lorraine Twohill wants young people to “enjoy the journey” […]
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72-year-old hotel tycoon cautions against a major character flaw in successful people: ‘Never get caught by hubris’
Ho Kwon Ping, 72, is the executive chairman of Banyan Group. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Building a business is not for the faint of heart, and many of those who dare to take the chance share one trait: self-confidence. That’s according to hotel tycoon Ho Kwon Ping, 72, the founder and executive chairman […]
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English teacher, server and sommelier are among the fastest-growing roles in Australia, according to LinkedIn
The fastest-growing job in Australia is English teacher, according to LinkedIn’s 2025 “Jobs on the Rise” report. Johnny Greig | E+ | Getty Images Australia’s fastest-growing roles are from the education, travel and hospitality sectors — with titles such as English teacher, server and travel specialist making the top of LinkedIn’s 2025 list of jobs […]
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Singapore workers are afraid to admit using AI at work, even as demand for AI talent surges
AI adoption is on the rise in Singapore, with 52% of workers in the country using the technology in their jobs, according to Slack’s new Workforce Index. Primeimages | E+ | Getty Images The use of artificial intelligence has grown across industries globally, but there is still some confusion over how to properly use the […]
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48-year-old turned down a VP job with a 25% raise, but only 10 days of PTO: ‘It sets a precedent for what the company values’
Sherri Carpineto has enough experience working in corporate America to know that finding work-life balance can feel impossible. Carpineto, 48, is currently a senior director of operations for a health-care company and lives in Boston. Over her 20-year-plus career, she’s learned it’s important to her to have strong boundaries around paid time off. Two years […]
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McDonald’s fired Pharrell Williams 3 times—and then he created its famous jingle ‘I’m loving it’
Before becoming a decades-long stable in hip-hop, R&B and pop music, Pharrell Williams was fired from three separate McDonald’s loctions. That didn’t stop the fast-food chain from calling on him when they needed a catchy jingle for their commercials. “I thought it was ironic, and I thought it was very funny,” Williams, 51, said during […]
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‘Pet sitter’ dominates the list of the most trendy roles for workers in Singapore, according to Indeed
“For many, roles like pet sitting or chauffeuring offer something that high-stakes jobs often struggle to provide: simplicity, flexibility, and a sense of control,” says Saumitra Chand, career expert at Indeed. Edwin Tan | E+ | Getty Images “Pet sitter,” “chauffeur,” “bakery assistant” and other service jobs are drawing a surge of interest in Singapore, […]
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Avoid these 3 common mistakes when asking for a promotion, says INSEAD negotiation professor
pixelfit | E+ | Getty Images Asking for a promotion can feel daunting and negotiation can be tricky — but learning how to navigate the process is important. People often approach negotiations with the wrong mindset, said Horacio Falcão, INSEAD professor, negotiation expert, author, serial entrepreneur, and designer of INSEAD’s “The Negotiation Course for the […]
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I became CEO of a company that has helped millions of kids read—here’s my no. 1 piece of career advice
Dr. Geetha Murali, CEO of Room to Read. Courtesy of Dr. Geetha Murali. For Dr. Geetha Murali, the topic of education is a deeply personal one. As the CEO of Room to Read, a leading non-profit organization with the mission to create a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, she is acutely aware that […]
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To influence people, make 3 simple changes to how you talk, says executive coach: Success ‘depends on your ability to persuade’
Why do decision-makers at work really choose one person for a role over another? What actually makes them trust someone’s judgment? How do they decide in practice who to tap for important opportunities? For the last 12 years, I’ve coached top performers at some of the world’s largest and most competitive Fortune 500 companies. As […]
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