Fri.Mar 22, 2024

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Ghosted After an Interview? Here’s Why Companies Do It

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You polish your résumé and obsess over the wording in your cover letter. After submitting dozens, even hundreds of applications, you get a callback. You research the company, prepare for the interview and show up looking the part. You send the thank you note and even have a few follow-up interviews, which you think went well. And then, you wait. And wait.

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Gender Equality In U.K. Financial Leadership At Least 14 Years Away

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The U.K. finance ministry’s new 2024 analysis of women in finance reveals that while banks and other financial firms are elevating more women to senior management roles, the current pace suggests that gender parity will not be reached until 2038. This sluggish advancement towards equal representation in leadership positions reflects the challenges faced by the industry in fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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How to Incorporate Slow Travel Into Your Vacations

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The desire to travel is a very real thing that we can see all around us—from our close friends’ Instagram stories to content creators’ travel vlogs that highlight every step of the traveling process, including packing, hopping on the plane and taking in the sights. With international tourism expected to climb back up to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, it’s unlikely that interest in travel is going to slow down anytime soon.

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Job Seekers Losing Leverage, Pay, Flexibility As Job Market Flips

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Employers are taking back the upper hand in negotiations over salaries , remote work arrangements, and pay transparency, according to a recent survey from Payscale. One of the most notable trends is the reported decline in organizations planning to offer salary increases this year — dropping to 79% from 86% in 2023. In 2024, the average increase in base pay rise is expected to be around 4.5%, only slightly above the current inflation rate of 3.2%.

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Unlock Your Productivity: Simple Steps for Every Professional

Unlock your full potential with our comprehensive guide on productivity. This detailed resource explores the three fundamental pillars of effective task management: Todo List Mastery, Time Management, and Habit Optimization. Learn to capture and prioritize your tasks effectively, schedule them using proven strategies like the Pomodoro Technique, and maintain your productivity through consistent habit tracking.

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Most US firms are yet to match their culture to the demands of flexible working

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A survey of 900 leaders in HR, real estate, IT, and product roles at US based firms suggests that most employers have not adapted their working culture and practices to support the shift to flexible working. In addition, according to The 2024 Workplace Flexibility Trends Report from TechSmith Corporation in partnership with workplace research firm Global Workplace Analytics and Caryatid Workplace Consultancy three quarters of workers have yet to receive any training for the rise of flexible