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25 Jun 2021, 17:22

I repossess private yachts worth up to $20 million when owners default on their loans. Here's what happens when I track them down.

"I had one guy who chained the propeller of his boat to the dock in the hopes of causing damage to it, as one last shot at the bank," says Ken Cage.

25 Jun 2021, 13:36

Australia's job market has found a ceiling as lockdowns begin to drag on the recovery

The labour market appears as if it is running out of steam after a roaring recovery saw job vacancies boom. Job ads, typical...

25 Jun 2021, 03:01

After 10 years climbing the ranks, I quit my job without giving notice. Here's why you shouldn't feel obligated to stay if a job is damaging to your mental health.

Rahkim Sabree's tweet went viral after he quit a job at a bank that was making him "angry, anxious, unfulfilled, and unhappy." He has no regrets.

23 Jun 2021, 21:21

How Raleigh-Durham is prioritizing innovation and entrepreneurship to build a strong tech workforce as companies like Apple and Google move to the region

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23 Jun 2021, 16:05

The 20 best executive MBA programs in the world

The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania placed second in QS Quacquarelli Symonds' 2021 ranking of the best executive MBA programs in the world.REUTERS.

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22 Jun 2021, 22:11

Meet the 28-year-old 'Kris Jenner' of New York high society, who's built a career inspired by 'Gossip Girl'

From his own fashion brand to his latest PR venture, Andrew Warren has created a career that captures the youthful side of New York's upper crust.

22 Jun 2021, 15:35

Working women in India are more worried than working men, says LinkedIn report

The second wave of Covid worsened 'shecession' as twice as many working women in India are worried about availability of jobs, time for job-seeking compared to working men, according to the LinkedIn Workforce Confidence Index report released on Tuesday.

22 Jun 2021, 14:05

Great Place To Work’s top 10 employers in India — from DHL to Barbeque Nation

Great Place To Work’s top 10 employers in India — from DHL to Barbeque Nation...

21 Jun 2021, 22:03

How $800 and kitchen experiments helped Stormi Steele create a hair care brand that booked nearly $20 million in sales last year

Steele's first ad on Instagram and Facebook cost $100 and paid off in nearly $15,000 in sales in just a few days.

20 Jun 2021, 19:29

3 clearest signs you're a manager who's in need of leadership training, according to a startup CEO

Nothing bad happens when you put energy into becoming a better leader. Here are the 3 biggest warning signs you might be overdue for improvement.

18 Jun 2021, 17:59

Australia may soon have to open its doors to talent from abroad — of which India contributes a big chunk

Australia reported its unemployment rate to be 5.1% in May 2021, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics. When the coun...

18 Jun 2021, 14:36

Whether it's half a million or three million — 'low skilled' IT jobs in India are definitely at risk

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, HCL Tech, Wipro and others could wipe out 3 million 'low skilled' jobs during the ongoing fiscal year, according to Bank of America. However, NASSCOM asserts that the IT industry will continue to be a 'net hirer' of skilled talent.

18 Jun 2021, 00:22

HR leaders at Zoom and WayUp reveal how a strong virtual recruiting process can improve diversity and inclusion

Chief people officer Lynne Oldham said Zoom conducts more interviews when hiring virtually to give candidates more of a window into the company.

17 Jun 2021, 23:27

Leaders from Paycom and the New England Patriots explain how they use technology to improve the employee experience

Technology can help improve the employee experience, but HR leaders need to make sure any new tech is as user-friendly as possible.

17 Jun 2021, 21:56

A millennial founder who landed 6 figures in investments breaks down his plan to build an empire of applesauce. Yes, applesauce.

Investors liked Ethan Holmes' ability to spot a "sleepy" category - one that hasn't yet been disrupted.

17 Jun 2021, 19:56

The out-of-office message you need if your company finally caught up with the times and gave you Juneteenth off

Insider is taking Juneteenth observed off. This is the email out-of-office message I drafted to explain to my contacts what that meant.

17 Jun 2021, 15:20

Learning foreign languages can help you get better jobs — here’s how

129 million or 10.9% people in India speak English as their first language. Here is a list of a few foreign languages you ca...

16 Jun 2021, 23:08

From permanent work-from-home models to full-scale returns, companies like Amazon, Twitter, and Goldman Sachs are pursuing different office policies as restrictions ease

There is no real consensus between the world's biggest companies on whether the future of work should be remote, hybrid or fully office-based

16 Jun 2021, 20:31

How one Durham-based foundation is investing in North Carolina's entrepreneurs and growing the state's innovation footprint

Since its beginning, NC IDEA has provided $15 million to entrepreneurs in North Carolina - and plans to provide $3.5 million more this year.

16 Jun 2021, 18:30

I design luxury homes - for chickens. Here's how I've made $1.8 million from a niche business that I began with $3,800 and the advice of friends.

Kathy Vegh Hughes says her customer base isn't farmers but plenty of mothers who have "pets who are a part of the family" and like the benefits of organic food.

15 Jun 2021, 22:19

I tested out the writing routines of 5 famous authors to see which would make me the most productive

Mel Burke cranked out 5,000 words when following V.E. Schwab's routine, but doesn't see herself waking up at 4 a.m. like Haruki Murakami ever again.

13 Jun 2021, 19:23

How to take your business to the next level with livestream shopping

Insider talked to sellers who average $1,000 to $9,000 in sales per livestream. They gave their tips and advice for getting started.

13 Jun 2021, 18:01

Confessions of caregiver burnout: 5 women dealing with childcare and family needs reveal how the pandemic pushed them to a breaking point

Jolene Delisle, Lidia Bonilla, Shara Ruffin, Myka Harris, and Susan Foosness.Myka Harris; Shara Ruffin; Susan Foosness; Lidia Bonilla; Jolene Delisle; Marianne Ayala/Insider.

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