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business2 min read10/26/2026Indra Nooyi Connects Her Overnight Job With Lessons in Leadership
The former PepsiCo chief worked overnight while attending Yale. Looking back, she emphasizes hard work and the long process of becoming a leader.
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business2 min read10/25/2026How Learning and Risk-Taking Shaped KFC’s U.S. President
Catherine Tan-Gillespie valued learning over higher pay and titles. Her career took her from restaurant work at 13 to leading KFC’s U.S. business.
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ai2 min read10/24/2026AI Job Losses Could Rise When the Economy Weakens, Goldman Says
Goldman Sachs estimates that AI could displace up to 9% of workers, with slower hiring reducing employment further. An economic downturn could speed up these changes.
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business2 min read10/23/2026Chick-fil-A Puts Sunday Breaks Ahead of Extra Sales
Andrew Cathy says family ownership allows Chick-fil-A to protect employees' weekly day off, even as the chain's sales grow.
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careers2 min read10/22/2026More Required Tests Show No Link to Better Learning
Research across 38 U.S. states found that taking more tests was not linked to stronger English or math performance, while test preparation used substantial classroom time.
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careers2 min read10/21/2026UNICEF Chief Calls for Action on Child Marriage in Bangladesh
Following a three-day visit, Catherine Russell urged Bangladesh to keep girls in school, fulfill spending commitments, and protect education for refugee and host-community children.
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business2 min read10/21/2026Brazil Votes to Reduce the Workweek to 40 Hours
A constitutional change will gradually shorten Brazil’s workweek and give full-time employees two paid days off each week.
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careers2 min read10/20/2026Job Seekers Check Listings More Carefully as Ghost Jobs Spread
A survey shows that job seekers often encounter listings without active openings, leading many to check ads before applying.
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business2 min read10/19/2026The Advice Behind Ron Vachris’s Rise at Costco
Costco CEO Ron Vachris built his career over four decades without completing a college degree, guided by his father’s advice about work and success.
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careers2 min read10/18/2026Shaquille O’Neal Says Learning Matters Beyond a Degree
O’Neal is pursuing a fifth degree at Sacramento State and encouraging young people to value experience and personal connections alongside technology.
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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 United States and Northern Europe, with the strongest link among certain mothers.
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careers2 min read10/16/2026From Law Plans to Repairing Ski Lifts
A job at a Utah ski resort led Victoria Madsen to leave college for a hands-on career, as more young Americans consider similar work.
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business2 min read10/14/2026Unclear Recruitment Plans Leave Bangladesh Workers Waiting
Plans to restart recruitment for jobs in Malaysia have raised questions about costs, timing, and protection for Bangladeshi workers.
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careers2 min read10/14/2026Anthropic’s Assistant Job Draws Attention to AI’s Role at Work
A reportedly high-paying assistant position at Anthropic attracted online comments because many of its duties could theoretically be handled by AI.
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business2 min read10/13/2026AI May Reshape U.S. Jobs Rather Than Simply Remove Them
McKinsey expects major changes in work by 2035, with job growth possible despite automation. New skills and qualifications could be key challenges.
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business2 min read10/12/2026AI Spending Supports Growth as Workers Face Changes
The IMF says AI spending is supporting annual global growth of about 3%. However, young workers face particular challenges as routine entry-level work disappears.
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