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business2 min read10/26/2026Indra Nooyi reflects on night work, education and leadership
Indra Nooyi paid for her Yale studies by working overnight. The former PepsiCo chief says effort earned respect and leadership requires years of learning.
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business2 min read10/25/2026How learning and courage shaped a KFC leader’s career
Catherine Tan-Gillespie rose from washing dishes to leading KFC’s US business by seeking learning opportunities and workplaces where she could be herself.
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ai2 min read10/24/2026AI job losses could rise when the economy weakens
Goldman Sachs estimates that AI could replace up to 9% of workers. Its economists expect the disruption to become greater during an economic downturn.
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business2 min read10/23/2026Chick-fil-A puts Sunday breaks ahead of extra sales
Despite growing US sales, Chick-fil-A has no plans to open on Sundays. Chief executive Andrew Cathy says the weekly break matters to employees.
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careers2 min read10/22/2026Study finds no link between more tests and better learning
Research across 38 US states found that taking more required tests was not linked to stronger English or maths results. Test preparation also takes time from lessons and affects teachers.
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careers2 min read10/21/2026UNICEF urges action on child marriage and education in Bangladesh
Following a three-day visit, Catherine Russell called for greater investment in children and continued international support for refugees and local communities.
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business2 min read10/21/2026Brazil approves a move towards a 40-hour working week
Senators voted 75 to one for a constitutional change that cuts weekly working hours in stages and gives full-time employees two paid days off.
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careers2 min read10/20/2026Job seekers take extra steps to identify ‘ghost jobs’
A survey suggests that adverts without active vacancies are common, leading applicants to check whether jobs are genuinely available.
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business2 min read10/19/2026The advice behind Ron Vachris's rise at Costco
Ron Vachris worked his way from forklift driver to chief executive, guided by his father's advice about choosing the right company.
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careers2 min read10/18/2026Shaquille O’Neal keeps learning with a fifth university degree
O’Neal is studying crime at Sacramento State University and encouraging young people to value experience and face-to-face learning.
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careers2 min read10/17/2026Remote work may help raise birth rates
An economist estimates that working from home has increased fertility by 5% in the US and Northern Europe, with a particularly strong link among some mothers.
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careers2 min read10/16/2026From university to a career fixing ski lifts
Victoria Madsen trained at work to become a ski-lift mechanic. The career has brought greater financial security, although some future goals still feel uncertain.
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business2 min read10/14/2026Uncertainty surrounds plans to recruit Bangladeshi workers
Conflicting statements about recruitment numbers have added to concerns over the costs workers face when seeking jobs in Malaysia.
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careers2 min read10/14/2026Anthropic assistant vacancy draws questions about AI
A reported London vacancy offered €145,000 for an assistant supporting senior business leaders. Social media users highlighted the contrast between the human role and Anthropic’s AI technology.
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business2 min read10/13/2026AI could transform US work, with skills posing a major challenge
McKinsey estimates that AI could handle more than half of US work hours by 2035. Although total employment could grow, many workers may need training or a different occupation.
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business2 min read10/12/2026AI investment supports growth but brings changes to jobs
The IMF says AI spending is helping the global economy grow by about 3% annually. Asian equipment producers benefit, while young workers face fewer opportunities in routine jobs.
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