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While the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace has prompted many employees to focus on upskilling, soft skills remain a key priority. According to LinkedIn’s latest Workforce Confidence survey , 63% of U.S. employees believe soft skills, such as communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, are now more important than ever. These skills are closely linked to career advancement, even as demand for technical expertise in emerging technologies like generative AI continues to grow.

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This week, Nvidia reached a historic milestone, becoming the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, surpassing tech giant Apple for the second time this year. Nvidia stock rose to a record high on Wednesday with a market valuation of $3.58 trillion, ahead of Apple at $3.38 trillion. Nvidia’s stock has nearly tripled in 2024 , thrilling Wall Street and signaling the dawn of a new era in AI-driven innovation.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said on Thursday that employees furloughed during a seven-week strike by factory workers would be repaid by the company for lost wages, but it would proceed with plans to cut about 10% of its global workforce. Boeing furloughed thousands of salaried employees on a rolling basis after the strike by 33,000 union machinists began in September and halted production of its best-selling 737 MAX.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

If the idea of asking your future self for advice sounds like the plot of a Black Mirror episode, think again. “ Future You ” is a platform originally designed for students to get a glimpse of their 60- to 70-year-old selves, in hopes of feeling more secure in their life choices. Future You uses advanced AI to create a life-like conversation partner—who happens to be a virtual, aged version of your future self.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Thailand plans to increase the daily minimum wage to 400 baht ($11.76) next year, Labour Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn said on Friday. “It will be a new year present,” he said. The increase was postponed from October, but the wage committee including representatives from employers, labor and the government will meet again in December at the latest, Pipat said.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Hard days are a normal part of life, and we’ve all been there. When you’re feeling the pressure, with worries on your mind and anxiety in your heart, it can be hard to see through the blur. But you’ve got this. Sometimes all it takes is a gentle reminder—of what’s true and what matters and that this, too, shall pass. These reassuring quotes for a stressful day can give you that comfort and peace.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

WordPress is the most popular content management system (CMS) globally, currently powering 40% of all websites. So if you’re following the current drama between WordPress founder, Matt Mullenweg, and managed WordPress hosting provider WP Engine, you might be concerned about what will happen if you use WordPress or are thinking about it. If you haven’t been following along, we’ll get you up to speed and explain why their beef might affect a good chunk of the World Wide Web.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

For this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation , I’m bringing back a truly impactful discussion with Neil Pasricha , whose work centers on intentional living, resilience, and finding happiness in everyday life. Our original conversation took place in 2019, just after the release of Neil’s book You Are Awesome , which explores resilience, change, and the art of bouncing back when life gets tough.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Recently I wrote a short article based on a 1993 Architects’ Journal interview with IBM’s then design manager of property, Peter Wingrave. It reminded me how discussions about new ways of working – now including that neologism hybrid working – have been a constant throughout my career. In that interview, Wingrave is quoted as saying: “I think there are interesting times ahead for offices.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Canada added a fewer-than-expected 14,500 jobs in October and wages of permanent employees rose, data showed on Friday, as the economy struggled to absorb the slack built up due to a rapidly increasing labor force. The unemployment rate stayed unchanged from September but hovered around a 34-month high of 6.5%, Statistics Canada said. Analysts polled by Reuters had estimated a net addition of 25,000 jobs and the unemployment rate to edge up to 6.6%.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.

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Canada on Wednesday ordered Chinese-owned TikTok’s business in the country to be dissolved, citing national-security risks, but added the government was not blocking Canadians’ access to the short-video app or their ability to create content. “The government is taking action to address the specific national security risks related to ByteDance Ltd’s operations in Canada through the establishment of TikTok Technology Canada Inc,” Innovation Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said in a statement.

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