And how we can break out of our default patterns.

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A strategy document shared among immigration officials details plans to use influencers and geo-targeted ads to supercharge their push to hire thousands of deportation officers nationwide.

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Companies hope employees will see attendance as a key to advancement and show up more often without being told

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Americans get conflicting suggestions about how much money they need for a comfortable retirement. Here’s what the sound bites don’t tell you.

This behavior has become more common in today’s economy, says consultancy firm Korn Ferry.

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Artificial intelligence is destroying the career ladder for aspiring artists (and multitudes of other entry roles in workplaces)

Get ready to be astounded by how technology pushes forward in 75 years.

With waiting lists in the thousands, the state’s vo-tech campuses are highly sought after, even attracting college-bound students

Large employers indicate that they either want to maintain the size of their teams next year or let go of workers; ‘Everybody’s afraid for their jobs’

Bridgeport, Connecticut, shows how the nature of U.S.-based production is changing.

But maybe also more meaningful

Entrepreneurs juggle a hard-charging work culture and competitive pressures with family obligations

Folding iPhones, home robots, mind-reading tech and EV supercars are all heading your way—along with AI-induced challenges in healthcare and cybersecurity