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This week in 5 numbers: Burnout mentions on Glassdoor soar past pre-pandemic levels
- More than 19 million jobs in the U.S. face a high risk of displacement from automation, accounting for 12.6% of roles.
- 71% of U.S. adults believe that a job application process should ideally take no longer than 30 minutes.
- In Q1 2025, there was a 32% year-over-year increase in 'burnout' mentions in Glassdoor reviews, marking the highest level since data collection started in 2016.
- 41% of information technology decision makers find limited training budgets to be a hindrance in developing artificial intelligence training plans for their workforces.
- 81% of working moms surveyed reported being asked to cut their maternity leave short or make alterations that favored their employers.
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Amazon illegally suspended union leader for 10 weeks, NLRB judge finds
- Amazon violated federal labor law by not allowing union representation during disciplinary meetings and suspending a worker for 10 weeks for being a union leader, a NLRB judge found.
- Judge Benjamin Green dismissed charges of Amazon suspending and discharging another employee for union activity.
- Amazon and Amazon Labor Union have been in conflict since warehouse workers' vote for union representation in 2022.
- Amazon was found to have illegally denied workers their Weingarten rights and displayed anti-union animus by treating the union leader's case differently from others, according to the ruling.
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Henry Ford and Elon Musk
- Ransom E. Olds, the founder of Oldsmobile, is credited with inventing the modern assembly line, where workers would fix specific parts to cars in a stationary line.
- Olds' assembly line method was more cost-effective and flexible compared to the previous piecemeal vehicle building technique, enabling mass production of complex machines like cars without the need for skilled craftsmen.
- By assigning each worker a simple task, factories could employ cheaper labor, including unskilled workers like farmers or immigrants, leading to lower production costs and more affordable products.
- Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line innovation, utilizing a conveyor belt to move cars through the factory while workers added parts, revolutionizing the manufacturing process.
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Gregg Popovich Just Retired. Maybe Founders Should Get Boring Too.
- Gregg Popovich is retiring after nearly 30 years with the San Antonio Spurs, known for his five NBA championships and over 1,300 wins.
- The Spurs, often considered boring but successful, focused on fundamentals rather than flashiness, a model startup founders should consider emulating.
- Startup founders should prioritize consistency over spectacle, like the Spurs' focus on team values and trust rather than media hype.
- Popovich's legacy of sustainable success through discipline and humility serves as a valuable lesson for founders in building enduring companies.
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Askamanager
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should I remove DEI work from my resume?
- Job seeker is questioning whether to remove DEI-focused experience from resume due to receiving rejections.
- Consider factors like company values, importance of DEI work to you, and the contribution of DEI work to your resume.
- It's suggested to tailor resume based on company values and significance of DEI work accomplishments.
- For the second question, consider switching to the new name if the organization has renamed the DEI work.
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Working moms say motherhood derailed their careers
- In a survey of nearly 1,000 working moms, 87% missed promotions or opportunities due to becoming a parent, with 90% adjusting their career trajectory as a result.
- Working moms face bias in hiring and stigma about motherhood, as 89% were asked about parental status during interviews and 77% were afraid to share pregnancy news with concerns about job security.
- Many working moms feel pressured to cut maternity leave short for their employer's benefit, and think women without children are perceived as more committed at work, according to the survey.
- Some working mothers face discrimination complaints for being denied time or space to pump breastmilk at work, impacting their ability to access necessary healthcare during pregnancy and childbirth.
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SalesFuel Named to Selling Power Magazine’s Top Sales Training Companies 2025 List
- SalesFuel has been recognized by Selling Power as one of the Top Sales Training Companies for 2025.
- Criteria for selection included depth of training, innovation, contributions to the sales training market, AI impacts, and client satisfaction.
- SalesFuel's CEO appreciates the recognition for SalesCred® sales training programs and AdMall® training for media sales and marketing agencies.
- The list was evaluated based on client feedback, with comments highlighting SalesFuel's effectiveness, professionalism, tailored approach, and facilitators' excellence.
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some new tags!
- New tags have been introduced on Ask a Manager, including 'sagas' for letters with multiple updates, twists, and turns.
- Other new tags include 'AAM classics' for posts that are still frequently discussed years later, 'Favorites' for the author's favorite posts, and 'Worst Boss of the Year Nominee' for stories of terrible bosses.
- These tags can be found in the Topics index linked from the top menu bar on the website.
- For letters with multiple updates, 'next update' has been added to the bottom of each letter in a saga for sequential reading.
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OpenAI names Instacart leader Fidji Simo as new CEO of Applications
- Instacart CEO Fidji Simo has been named as OpenAI's new CEO of Applications by CEO Sam Altman.
- Simo will lead the Applications division, focusing on translating OpenAI's research into consumer and business products.
- She expressed her passion for AI's potential to cure diseases and the privilege of joining OpenAI.
- Sam Altman will continue as CEO of ChatGPT, with OpenAI restructuring to accommodate its expanding scope.
- OpenAI views the AI industry divided into infrastructure, platform, and applications layers, emphasizing their importance.
- Simo will remain as Instacart CEO during the transition and continue as Chair of the Board.
- The appointment reflects OpenAI's evolution from a research lab to a global product provider and infrastructure builder.
- Altman emphasized Simo's qualifications and noted the importance of exceptional leadership in scaling OpenAI.
- The move signals OpenAI's deeper focus on scaling consumer and enterprise AI offerings.
- Simo's background suggests a push towards monetization and productization of complex platforms at OpenAI.
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About 1 in 8 US workers could be displaced due to automation
- About 12.6% of US jobs face high or very high risk of displacement due to automation, as per SHRM report.
- Some sectors like blue-collar, service, and white-collar administrative support occupations are more likely to be displaced.
- Workers in high-risk categories, especially the 3.2 million in very high risk group, should reskill or upskill to adapt.
- In response to automation, reskilling will be crucial, particularly in sectors like finance, insurance, and information systems, as mentioned in SHRM reports.
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Why Lyft’s CEO regularly spends time as a driver
- Lyft CEO David Risher focuses on making changes that can impact millions of customers and bring profitability.
- Risher emphasizes the importance of firsthand experiences over just relying on analytics, leading him to drive for Lyft every six weeks.
- His driving experience inspired the launch of Price Lock subscription program, which has attracted about 1.6 million rides since its launch.
- Lyft also works on improving the driver experience by incorporating their feedback into making small but impactful changes, like launching the Restroom Finder feature.
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Application process should take less than 30 minutes, US workers say
- 71% of U.S. adults expect the job application process to take less than 30 minutes, with 35% willing to quit an application if it's too long.
- Mixed feelings about AI in recruitment: 66% found chatbots improved their experience, 61% see potential for AI to reduce bias, but 58% trust HR professionals more than AI to guide them through hiring.
- 36% of respondents left a job in the first 90 days due to a mismatch in the hiring process, showing the importance of transparency and realistic job previews.
- Candidates value an easy application process, with 43% stating it makes the greatest impact on their impression of a company during interviews. Career development opportunities are key to engagement and retention.
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Why Vanity Job Titles Could Be Hurting Your Hiring
- Vanity job titles may be negatively impacting hiring processes, causing confusion for hiring managers.
- Using vague job titles like 'Chief Happiness Guru' instead of traditional titles like 'Chief Human Resources Officer' can make it challenging for recruiters to assess applicants.
- Some career coaches suggest job candidates use vanity titles to better represent their actual job responsibilities and skills.
- While unconventional job titles may help qualified candidates stand out, it can hinder the hiring process by creating ambiguity and confusion.
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Thought Leadership Leverage
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Fundraising Beyond Size: Secrets for Scaling Nonprofit Impact | James Misner
- Nonprofit organizations can struggle to scale due to weak fundraising and limited business acumen, despite having powerful missions. Thought leadership can equip nonprofit leaders with essential skills and strategies to secure funding and amplify impact.
- James Misner, founder of The Kipos Group, highlights the importance of mastering fundraising and marketing skills for nonprofits to achieve significant impact, even if they are smaller organizations.
- Misner advocates for focusing thought leadership on specific audiences rather than broad markets, emphasizing the value of freely sharing insights to drive growth and create opportunities.
- Overcoming perfectionism in thought leadership content and embracing sharing imperfect yet impactful ideas can accelerate organizational growth by creating trust and generating opportunities.
- His approach involves creating targeted thought leadership content to address nonprofit leaders' pain points and help them develop essential fundraising and marketing capabilities.
- Misner emphasizes the importance of experimenting with different modalities, such as LinkedIn posts and videos, to engage with audiences effectively and drive impact.
- He encourages nonprofit leaders to overcome the fear of judgment and self-perception when sharing thought leadership content, emphasizing the mission-driven purpose of disseminating valuable ideas.
- By supporting CEOs in putting out thought leadership content related to their organizations' missions, Misner works to alleviate fears around self-perception and empower leaders to share their insights confidently.
- Ultimately, Misner's advice centers on action over perfection, urging leaders to share their ideas with the world and prioritize the mission-driven goal of helping others, rather than fixating on self-image concerns.
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Mark Zuckerberg says his management style involves no 1-on-1s, few direct reports, and a 'core army' of 30 running Meta
- Mark Zuckerberg discussed his management style at the Stripe Sessions conference, revealing a 'core army' of around 30 individuals run Meta's operations for 15 product groups.
- He avoids regular one-on-ones and dislikes delegating or managing people directly, preferring a more hands-on approach.
- Zuckerberg's team comprises a select group of lieutenants who handle various aspects of Meta.
- Meta's organizational structure is non-hierarchical, with a focus on empowering key individuals within the company.
- Zuckerberg believes in direct communication with those responsible for key product groups rather than micromanaging.
- He emphasizes the importance of being personally involved in crucial decisions across the organization.
- The Meta CEO minimizes standing meetings and opts for two weekly recurring meetings to discuss strategy and company priorities.
- He prioritizes keeping time open each day to focus on essential tasks and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Zuckerberg's approach deviates from traditional CEO practices, emphasizing a more personalized and dynamic leadership style.
- Meta did not immediately respond to queries regarding Zuckerberg's management insights.
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