Fri.Feb 02, 2024

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Despite Continued Layoff News, Latest Data Shows Resilient U.S. Job Market

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The U.S. labor market blew away expectations from economists in January, adding 353,000 jobs and keeping unemployment steady at 3.7%. Data on the stronger-than-expected labor market conditions were published Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), revealing that the increase in U.S. nonfarm payrolls far exceeded economists’ predictions of 185,000 jobs.

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15 Ways To Treat Yourself: How Rewards Can Help You Succeed

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The TV show Parks and Rec made the idea of “treat yo self” synonymous with over-the-top rewards. And while a day full of luxury might be a bit much, treating yourself to little rewards as you pursue a big goal can help you stay motivated and positive. Why should I reward myself? Rewards are often seen as something that comes at the end of a big project or goal.

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Japan Opens Doors to Digital Nomads with New Six-Month Visa Program

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Long-awaited details on Japan’s new digital nomad visa were revealed on Friday as the country’s Immigration Services Agency announced terms of the program that will start by the end of March. Japan, which has historically held on to stricter visa policies, unveiled plans for a six-month visa for digital nomads — targeting individuals with an annual income of ¥10 million ($68,300) or more, according to a report published by The Japan Times.

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Narcissistic leaders are bad for share value but do have their uses

Workplace Insight

Narcissistic leaders are bad for share value, unless they are seen to stimulate innovation and growth at companies suffering from corporate inertia, according to research which analysed how CEO narcissism affects stock recommendations from securities analysts. The study by Nottingham Business School (UK), Middle Tennessee State University (US), and the University of Leeds (UK) is the first to explore the relationship between CEOs who are linked to excessive risk taking and their value to a compa

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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SoftBank Takes Full Ownership of WeWork Japan

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SoftBank is bailing out WeWork again, this time rescuing the struggling WeWork Japan affiliate. It was announced on Friday that SoftBank, a major WeWork shareholder, will fully acquire the Japanese branch in a bid to turn the business around. The news arrives just four months after WeWork’s U.S. arm filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey — which has put the global brand’s future in question.

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