If you want to work remotely this year, you might have to move jobs
Remote roles are dwindling for some workers as big companies recall employees. To work remotely, you might consider smaller firms or self-employment.
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Here's what to expect for raises, promotions, and job-seeking in 2025
Economists talked to Business Insider about job market predictions, including work opportunities in 2025, promotions, and return to office mandates.
A supercommuter who makes a 3-hour trip several times a week shares why the perks outweigh the challenges
A 23-year-old who commutes from NYC to Baltimore said the long trip is worth it for the career benefits.
BI Today: No alcohol, no problem
In this Saturday edition of BI Today, we're talking all things health, including dry January, extreme fitness, and simple longevity tips.
I was a teacher for 10 years. I was never really happy until I changed careers.
I taught English for a decade. After a medical leave, I decided to find something that made me happy. Now I'm a freelance writer.
I grew up poor and now make $150K in tech. Prioritizing myself allowed me to give back to my parents and family.
Viviana Vazquez grew up poor and now earns over $150,000 a year. She writes about struggling with resentment while wanting to give back to her family.
His video startup made him wealthy. Now comes the hard part: figuring out what to do with the rest of his life.
Vinay Hiremath, 32, has studied physics, climbed Himalayan mountains, and worked for DOGE for a month since leaving the company he cofounded.
My government contracting company benefits from funds for disadvantaged small businesses. I'm bracing for change ahead of DOGE.
"Set-aside" contracts from the Small Business Administration aren't guaranteed to stick around. This is how I'm preparing as a government contractor.
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I'm still looking for a job 8 months after my layoff. I have 20 years of experience and can't get hired — I'm scared.
Jennifer Gittelman has applied to many jobs since a layoff in April. She has 20 years of experience but says lacking a degree may be holding her back.
I saved $50K to take a 'gap year' from work. It helped me reprioritize my life and find joy.
Alma Rex-Ezonfade quit her tech job to take a one-year sabbatical. She questioned her decision at first, but soon learned to enjoy herself.
I quit my teaching job and earn more money as a freelance writer. Here are the 5 keys to my success.
My strategies to boost my earnings as a freelance writer included waking up early and learning to pivot when necessary.
3 things you can do to level up your career in the new year
You can take steps to help boost your career in 2025. Learning AI, volunteering, and starting a side hustle can bring benefits, experts say.
Working from home isn't a perk for me. It's a necessity.
Kyle Ankney's pursuit of a remote PR role highlights hurdles faced by those with disabilities, as his insurance provides in-home care.
I grew up poor and now make $150K in tech. Prioritizing myself allowed me to give back to my parents and family.
Viviana Vazquez grew up poor and now earns over $150,000 a year. She writes about struggling with resentment while wanting to give back to her family.
How to make the most of AI when looking for a job — and the pitfalls to avoid
AI is transforming job searches, for both candidates and recruiters. Pros share their do's and don'ts for making the most of the tools available.
3 techies share the interview tips that have landed them software and product roles at Google, Meta, Microsoft and Snap
One Meta product manager has go-to lists of questions: one for a hiring manager and another for leaders.
6 steps to take in 2025 if you didn't get the job or promotion you wanted in 2024
To land a better job or a promotion in the new year, get clear on your goal and the skills or people you need to connect with to achieve it.
Reddit employees dish on the 2024 IPO and what's next: 'There's a balance of excitement and pressure'
Reddit employees share the highs and lows of 2024 as well as their favorite projects, subreddits, and memories of the year.
Gen Zers are less satisfied with their jobs than older workers, per a Pew survey
Labor market challenges and rising prices have weighed on Americans, and it's affected how some of them feel about their jobs.
Burned-out workers are considering 'micro-retirement.' Here's what it is and how to do it successfully.
Micro-retirements can help burned-out workers achieve work-life balance by taking career breaks to pursue personal passions.
Larry Ellison is $67 billion richer this year. His career spans software, Hollywood, and yacht racing.
Meet Larry Ellison, Oracle's CTO and cofounder who's amassed a multibillion-dollar fortune and whose son will be the new chief at Paramount.
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The new rules for job searching
35 expert tips for supercharging your job search, from networking and interviewing to how to perfect your résumé.
5 lessons from Jimmy Carter about leadership, mistakes, and successes
A farmer turned Nobel Prize winner, the former president excelled in negotiating among seemingly intractable groups.
I felt suffocated grinding away at my desk for 16 hours daily in banking. Now, I'm a VC, and it's intense, but I've never been happier.
Nichole Wischoff worked at Citi for a year before leaving for the startup world. She founded her own early-stage venture capital firm in 2020.
I worked alongside former US President Jimmy Carter for 30 years. Here's what he was like as a mentor.
Karin Ryan worked alongside President Jimmy Carter for more than 30 years at The Carter Center. She says his optimism and dedication inspired her.
Insider Today: No more hallways
In this Saturday edition of BI Today, we're talking about some of our favorite lifestyle reads from 2024.
3 Steps to take when you make a mistake at work, according to an HR executive with over 40 years of experience
Chris Williams, ex-VP of HR at Microsoft shared how he dealt with mistakes at work and how his approach led to a promotion.
I left teaching for a career with more financial stability. A decade later, I'm still struggling to find that.
I left teaching in 2012 and told my boss I'd be back if I didn't make it in journalism. Now I'm debating if I should've left at all.
I became a millionaire in my 30s after starting a towing business. My rich friend has helped me learn how to manage my money strategically.
Early Walker founded a towing company. He says a friend helped him to manage his money while avoiding being flashy.
3 leadership books that guided Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun's career in 2024
Damola Adamolekun, Red Lobster's 35-year-old CEO, recommends three books for leadership that influenced his career in 2024.
I'm an assistant VP of benefits for AT&T. Here are my top tips for making the most of your employee benefits.
AT&T's Matt Phillips shared five tips for employee benefits enrolment season with BI.
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7 Wall Street titans tell BI their best career advice that helped them rise to the top
What does it take to get to the top? Seven Wall Street veterans share their wisdom.
She moved to Hong Kong in her 20s, had kids, and launched 5 companies. Now, at 43, she's learning how to disconnect.
Lindsay Jang's first restaurant in Hong Kong, Yardbird, won a Michelin star and her new workout technique is expanding, but not all of her past business ventures have been successful.
Don't be surprised if you're asked to spend more time in the office next year
In a survey, nearly three of four execs with an RTO policy in place said they would require at least three days a week in the office in 2025.
I'm a butler at one of Singapore's most expensive hotels, where a night's stay can cost $26,000. Here's what it's like.
A 24-year-old senior butler for the most exclusive suites in Singapore's Marina Bay Sands shares what the job is like.
3 tips to ensure your professional life is on the right track in 2025, according to a career coach
Marlo Lyons, a career coach, says the best way to advance your career in 2025 is to reflect on your goals, set boundaries, and reconnect with your network.
6 things you could be doing wrong if you're struggling to get a job
The format of your résumé, how much you prep for an interview, and how many follow-ups you send could affect your chance of getting hired.
AI is expected to fuel Wall Street's tech hiring in 2025. Headhunters break down what you need to know to get a leg up.
The tech job market is tough, but a bright spot is emerging. Here's what recruiters say will help you get hired for a tech job on Wall Street.
Bank CEO brings back employee 2-week 'recharge period' at the end of December
BNY Mellon's CEO said bank employees should be "postponing more routine items until the New Year."
This recruiter uses a late-night text message to see if job candidates are a good fit
How you respond to an after-hours text message gives one executive recruiter insight into whether you might be a good fit for a job at his firm.
The full list of major US companies slashing staff this year, including Meta, ExxonMobil, and Boeing
Companies have continued to cut jobs in 2024 after a wave of layoffs last year. Meta, Boeing, Google, and Tesla are among those shedding staff.
The work trends that dominated the headlines in 2024
Quiet firing, coffee badging, and quiet vacationing were among the buzziest workplace trends of 2024. Here's a rundown of the trends.
Here's how the Big 4 consulting firms said they performed this year
The Big Four professional-services firms, PwC, Deloitte, EY, and KPMG, reported revenue growth in 2024, but their consulting arms lagged behind.
4 people who make over $100K share the biggest perks of a 6-figure income
Four Americans who landed six-figure incomes said it's allowed them to splurge on travel while improving their financial security.
Paying off student-loan debt and traveling the world: How the overemployed use their extra earnings
Overemployed workers secretly holding multiple remote jobs use their money to travel and pay down student debt.
My husband and I bought a storage-unit business. The customers can be difficult, but it pays for my daughter's college.
I own a mini storage unit business to pay for my daughter's college. One of my customers never pays on time because he spends his money on feral cats.
The Nordstrom family struck a deal to take their namesake department store chain private. Here's how they built their retail empire.
The Nordstroms built their empire from a single shoe store in Seattle to one of the biggest names in fashion retail.
I've worked for Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter, and Amazon. Here are 3 mistakes I made early in my career.
Aaron Goldsmid has worked for Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter, and Amazon. He made these 3 mistakes early in his career.
Bayer's CEO said budgets represent the worst of corporate bureaucracy. He decided to turn the process on its head.
It's one of many changes Bayer CEO Bill Anderson has made. Still, the company's stock price this year has struggled.
I'm a Gen Zer who faced an existential crisis after college. My millennial siblings helped me cope.
I'm a recent Gen Z grad with two millennial siblings. Watching them grow through their 20s has helped me navigate life after college.