AT&T tracked employee attendance to find 'freeloaders.' Now, it admits the system is driving workers to the 'brink of frustration.'

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A visitor walks past US multinational telecommunications AT&T logo during the 2024 Mobile World Congress (MWC), the telecom industry's biggest annual gathering, in Barcelona.
AT&T uses an automated system that tracks employee compliance with the company's return-to-office policy.

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I quit my corporate banking career to open a coffee shop — and a viral TikTok saved it from failing

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Nicole McMillian, the owner of Cowgirl Barista, poses in front of her coffee shop.
Nicole McMillian left her corporate banking job with Chase to open Cowgirl Barista.

Nicole McMillian

I was called back into the JPMorgan office. My family has had to adjust, but I trust the company.

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Jitender Jain.

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I love working remotely for a Swiss company from NYC. I clock in at 4 a.m. but get more time with my son and generous PTO.

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Ross McGraw spends time between the US and Switzerland.

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I left LA tech to try Bangkok fashion. It helped me escape the hustle.

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Sutasit Srivisarvach standing in Fewer Better Things, his shop in Bangkok, Thailand.
After Sutasit Srivisarvach lost interest in LA tech, he moved back to Bangkok to open a fashion boutqiue.

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I quit the golden handcuffs of Big Tech for an AI startup. It's not for everyone, but here's why I know I made the right choice.

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Kendall Rankin
Kendall Rankin says the startup lifestyle might not work for everyone.

Kendall Rankin

I ran Fidelity Taiwan. After my mother fell ill, I left finance and now help young people find affordable housing.

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Timothy Wang, founder of Believe in Next Generation, a Taiwan NGO.
Timothy Wang, founder of Believe in Next Generation, a Taiwan NGO.

Timothy Wang

McKinsey is doubling down on entry-level hires — even in the AI era

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Eric Kutcher
McKinsey's Eric Kutcher

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How to get a job at Disney World in 2025, according to a recruiter who's worked at the parks for 27 years

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Those who long to work at Disney World should craft a cohesive personal story, a recruiter said.

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As a CEO, hosting AMA sessions has taught me a lot about my employees and led to important policy changes

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David Shelley is the CEO of Hachette Book Group & Hachette UK.

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