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Employee fired, replaced for healthcare cost in age discrimination case

The EEOC continues its fight against age discrimination in this case against a company that fired an employee with cancer to avoid healthcare costs.

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Ew, this job application scam makes applicants pay to apply

This job application asks applicants to pay in order to apply - and they're not hiding it, which is somehow better AND worse.

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Will AI text-to-art generators really rid designers of work opportunities?

AI text-to-art generators are popping up all over, including Meta and Discord. Will these programs soon affect designer's jobs?

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What 10 jobs does ChatGPT say it will eliminate?

ChatGPT itself has its own insights for what jobs it could replace or augment in the future - how can you prepare yourself or...

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Why mass tech layoffs don’t necessarily indicate a recession

Yes, layoffs are surmounting all around those in the tech industry, and though many foresee this as a recession indicator, it isn't.

September 22, 2023

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Business Marketing

Is a resume by ChatGPT worth charging for, or too good to be true?

One TikToker is going viral promoting a "nonworkaholic" philosophy and advocating for selling a ChatGPT-written resume or language translation.

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How to boost sales with the ‘Blemish Effect’
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The power of nostalgia: Casa Bonita’s grand re-opening
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Why more businesses are upgrading with luxury experiences
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What is search forecasting and how can it help your business?

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What to do when it’s hard to sell your business (niche or not)

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Teachers, the whole tech industry needs you, not just EdTech

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September 25, 2023
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How to Work Through Conflicts in a Family Business

Creating a family business comes with a lot of positives, as well as a lot of challenges. Here's how to handle those conflicts as...

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Prevailing over imposter syndrome as a young entrepreneur

Entering the entrepreneurial space early often leads to rising feelings of imposter syndrome - here's how you can get ahead of it.

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Study: How do we feel about paying for our social media?

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Meta Oversight Board calls for less ambiguous nudity guidelines
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How does your company’s layoff policy compare to the rest?

Companies left and right are taking part in the layoff movement. How does your company stack up against the rest?

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Age discrimination lawsuit proving a roller coaster for this theme park

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People are NOT over remote work, just ask the workers themselves

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