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24 May 2022, 22:41

Our business made $500,000 in revenue in a year, but my wife and I were miserable. Here's why ditching all our clients was worth the income hit.

Kimanzi Constable and his wife decided to cut back on work with clients, cutting revenue first then pivoting to provide online courses.

24 May 2022, 20:39

One question company leaders should ask themselves before making employees come back to the office

A one-size-fits-all approach to bringing workers back to the office won't work, Neil Murray of JLL says.

24 May 2022, 17:23

India’s financial capital added 3 out of 4 new jobs for undergraduates between October and March

3 out of 4 new jobs for undergraduates were added in Mumbai between October to March, says a new report. According to the report, the finance hub of India has also recorded the highest average salary hike of 18% in comparison to its metro counterparts, which managed only 11%. Overall, the IT sector hired the most people since the pandemic as the demand for tech-enabled skills are still dominating the job market.

24 May 2022, 16:31

6 Gen Z and millennial AAPI founders share advice on launching 5- and 6-figure businesses.

Alyssa Nguyen, a graphic designer.Matthew Miller.

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23 May 2022, 22:09

15,300 KPMG staff could lose part of their bonuses if they don't attend unconscious bias training, 18 months after its former UK boss said he didn't believe in it

Completion of the training module will be monitored and could impact a colleague's performance rating, "and by extension their bonus," KPMG said.

23 May 2022, 18:46

The email template I use to pitch brands to sponsor my podcast and newsletter

Share data about your audience demographics and engagement to show the brand how they'd benefit from working with you, says Jen Glantz.

23 May 2022, 12:33

Healthtech platform MFine lays off more than 500 employees amid financial crunch

mFine, which raised $48 million (over Rs 356 crore) in Series C funding, has let go half of its total workforce and the fired staff is from operations, product and marketing verticals, according to sources.

21 May 2022, 17:39

Ukrainians displaced by the war are seeking work for a small sense of normalcy: 'I started to feel a little bit like I'm continuing my normal life'

Veronika Pochapska was studying medicine before she left Ukraine due to the war. Now, she hopes to find work to help those who couldn't leave.

21 May 2022, 13:39

I spent 17 months working remotely during the pandemic. Now I'm back in the office and love my job again

I started a new job in August 2020. It wasn't until January 2022 that I finally moved to London and went to the office for the first time.

21 May 2022, 03:19

Changing jobs is getting harder as some companies cut back on hiring and because the process itself takes longer

As some companies slow hiring, it could get harder to get a new job. And some companies are taking longer to fill open roles than in past years.

20 May 2022, 22:46

I've been a freelancer for 10 years. Here are 4 strategies that have helped me get paid what I deserve.

Well-known publications don't necessarily pay better, and writing for exposure is rarely worth it, says freelance writer Melissa Petro.

20 May 2022, 20:26

I'm a ranch manager for the Budweiser Clydesdales. I'm on call 24/7 but consider myself the luckiest person in the world.

Amy Trout has worked with Budweiser Clydesdales since 2002. She lives on the Warm Springs Ranch in Missouri, which houses up to 100 horses.

20 May 2022, 10:01

BEL is hiring for various engineering posts with a maximum salary of ₹55,000 per month

BEL is recruiting for 55 engineering posts for a maximum period of four years. Candidates can expect a maximum salary of ₹55,000 per month.The online application window will close on June 1. The maximum age limit for trainee engineers is 28 years, while for project engineers is 32 years.

19 May 2022, 23:27

The Washington Post's premier advice columnist reflects on her 25-year career, giving advice, and finding your voice

In an interview with Insider, Hax, who's celebrating 25 years at The Washington Post this month, said some people still mystified her.

19 May 2022, 17:41

I'm self-employed and take 46 days off each year — here's how to figure out the right number for you

Jen Glantz says having a set number of vacation and sick days each year helps her stay accountable while also prioritizing rest.

19 May 2022, 16:53

Zoho's ManageEngine to hire 1,000 people this year as part of expansion plans

Since 2002, the company which is the enterprise IT management division of Chennai-based Zoho Corporation has served over 2,80,000 organisations in more than 190 countries.

19 May 2022, 14:25

Indian CEOs could get the best salary hike in 5 years; and they already make ₹7 crore/yr on an average

Top executives in Indian companies are projected to enjoy at least 8.9% salary hike this year as compared to 7.9% in 2021. The same percentage was 5.1% in 2020 and 8.1% in 2019. Top executives in the manufacturing sector with 9.3% and the information technology sector at 9.2% are likely to get the maximum salary hike this year.

19 May 2022, 01:37

Successful pitch decks have 12 things in common, from founders who've raised millions

Pitching is an important part of scaling your startup.Seraphina Therapeutics.

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19 May 2022, 01:22

The self-care habits of successful entrepreneurs who book 6 figures and raise millions in venture capital

Nikkie Pryce is a self published author.Avalon Fotography.

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18 May 2022, 18:40

I'm a teacher. The end of mask mandates is freeing, but after 2 years of complications I'm not ready to completely ditch my mask.

Skyler Gausney-Jones, a second grade teacher, says while some students embraced the change, others have remained cautious and still wear masks.

18 May 2022, 18:39

How to write a standout résumé as a real estate agent, according to 4 industry experts

Insider spoke with four real estate veterans to ask their advice on crafting a strong CV to apply for a job as a real estate agent.

18 May 2022, 16:54

A hiring freeze just stopped your job application in its tracks. Here's exactly how to respond

Letting rip can be therapeutic, but is unlikely to boost your career. Here's how to respond to a hiring freeze according to two recruiters.

18 May 2022, 16:15

India is witnessing a 28% of talent crunch in the technology area, says report

India faced an acute talent demand-supply gap of 28 percent in 2021 for jobs in new-age technologies amid the demand of nearly 1.5 lakh jobs in areas like 5G, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI)/Big Data analytics, IoT, mobile app development and robotic process automation, a new report showed on Wednesday.

18 May 2022, 02:26

I took a free Udemy course on 'creating your dream life,' and it was a game changer. The 2-hour session felt like reading 15 self-help books — here are my biggest takeaways.

Entrepreneur Jen Glantz says the exercises on identifying past regrets and picking new habits inspired her to spend free time more purposefully.

17 May 2022, 17:50

I've made $26,000 renting out my extra yard space. It's been a great low-lift side hustle and only takes 5 to 10 hours a month.

Julz Maleno, a student, says she didn't do anything to her yard in Chino, California before listing it on the Neighbor app and got a renter in a few days.

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