It's the end of the 'everybody has potential' era

Tech Insider : Business, Sports
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At some companies, a focus on star performers could leave mid-tier workers feeling left behind.

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The art of the squeal: What we can learn from the flood of AI resignation letters

Tech Insider : Business
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Is Tinder the new LinkedIn? These workers are swiping for jobs

Tech Insider : Business
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Workers told Business Insider they found jobs, referrals, and clients on dating apps.

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The booming business of public breakups

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business
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From Lane Denbro's vantage point in the open kitchen of the trendy restaurant where he worked, it was hard to tell which was causing the couple more pain: the spicy food… or the unfolding break-up.

Death isn't the end: Meta patented an AI that lets you keep posting from beyond the grave

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
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How this job went from the Wall Street equivalent of a used car dealer to the hottest gig for 2026

Tech Insider : Business, Style
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The prediction market bubble is already here

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Crypto
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America is banning more and more kids from social media. That's bad news for kids.

Tech Insider : Business
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Why so many companies are rethinking performance reviews

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Technology
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Some employers are favoring more frequent feedback to keep up with rapid business changes.

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Would anyone name their son Jeffrey in 2026?

Tech Insider : Business, Style
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Would anyone name their son Jeffrey in 2026? Maybe not.

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Times have been tough lately — and when I say "lately," I mean roughly the past 35 years — for me and my fellow Jeffreys of the world.

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