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Higher incomes tied to better emotional states — but there’s a catch
A study of 1.6 million people ties high incomes with more positive emotions and fewer negative ones, but only towards the self.
10 ways to prepare for the rise of intelligent machines – MIT study
A new MIT report proposes how humans should prepare for the age of automation and artificial intelligence.
Can the U.S. fix unemployment with ‘Universal Basic Jobs’?
What would happen if the U.S. guaranteed every citizen a job with a living wage and benefits?
How our micro-internships can help fill the COVID employment gap
With 45% of recent college graduates under or unemployed, it's time to explore new solutions.
COVID-19 is accelerating the pace of automation and the need for UBI
The pandemic has given us an early glimpse at how truly disruptive the fourth industrial revolution may be, and the measures we'll need to support human dignity.
The coronavirus playbook for leaders and job seekers
How will leadership and hiring practices be changed by the COVID-19 crisis?
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A.I. reveals which workers are most likely to quit their jobs
A.I. hasn't come for our jobs just yet, but it can figure out who is looking for a new one.
What skills will set you apart in the age of automation?
Robots may be able to beat us at chess, but they still have trouble when it comes to soft skills — making sense of human behavior.
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BMO invests $78 million annually in employee learning—that’s $1,726 per employee
Future-minded companies are investing in soft skills and digital learning to empower their talent.
Create your breakout moment: Take risks to get the job you really want
By putting yourself out there and overcoming anxieties, you just might land your dream job.
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Why employees have the upper hand now more than ever before
Today, if a business wants to be successful, it should pay attention to employee fulfillment.
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Study: most people would rather lose a job to a robot than a human
A surprising study reveals how people feel about being replaced by robots in their jobs.
What is Titanic II, and will it set sail?
Extravagant plans to build Titanic II, a replica of the original White Star Line ship, are back in circulation.
Amazon dumps “stealth tax” on unsuspecting warehouse workers
Amazon raised its minimum wage for US workers to $15 per hour. Then, it took a bunch of other benefits away in what's being called a "stealth tax."
Survey reveals the ideal American work schedule
35 hours a week would be ideal, say over 1,000 Americans surveyed. Just how overworked are we, really?
When data drives diversity and inclusion, good things happen
What makes a job a great place to work? A sense of equity and ownership, says Michael Bush.
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Don’t want A.I. to take your job? Learn to use it as a tool.
Should we be scared of a robot job apocalypse? Not all at once, says Accenture CTO Paul Daugherty.
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These are the fascinating (and scary) statistics of student loan debt in America
Student loan debt is exploding in the U.S. That’s at least how New York Governor Andrew Cuomo characterized it while recently unveiling a set of measures to alleviate the burdens of debt in New York.
Here’s when machines will take your job, as predicted by A.I. gurus
An MIT study predicts when artificial intelligence will take over for humans in different occupations.
Science: The rise (and fall?) of America
From Abraham Lincoln's founding of the National Academy of Sciences in 1863, to the US currently leading the world in the Nobel Prize count (a third of which we owe to immigrants), America was built on science. What happens when we doubt and defund it?
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Hey Bill Nye! Will We All Lose Our Jobs to Robots?
Job automation will need to strike a delicate balance — we want enough to make our lives more comfortable, but no more than that.rn
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The Philosophical Arguments For a Shorter Work Week
What did Nikola Tesla or Bertrand Russell think of fewer working hours? Can a good life only come from work — and if so how much of it, and what kind?
The Planetary Society Has a Few Tips for the President
Bill Nye, CEO of The Planetary Society, offers an important 5-point plan for President Trump on space exploration and NASA's budget.
Jobs of the Future Will Come From the Marijuana Industry, Not Manufacturing
A new report shows the marijuana industry is poised to have a major economic impact.
Why Elon Musk Thinks Universal Basic Income Is Inevitable
Elon Musk shared his thoughts on the future of jobs and the government's role in a rapidly changing society.
Let’s Cut Out All These “Bullsh*t Jobs,” says Anthropologist David Graeber
It's time we talked about working less. While some argue that we shorten the working week, others favor cutting out pointless, time-filler jobs altogether.