Duolingo's CEO explains the move to bring employees back to the office — and why he thinks he avoided backlash

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When Duolingo first went remote, CEO Luis von Ahn told employees — and new hires — that they would eventually be going back to the office.

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In the competitive world of pharma, companies need to focus on worker well-being to retain top talent, says Ferring's HR exec

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Satya Nadella reportedly calls 2 different CEOs every day — and has 2 favorite questions

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reportedly makes two phone calls every day to different CEOs.

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Spotify's HR chief says the company won't be following Amazon and others in return-to-office trend

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As AI innovation takes hold, business leaders need to think cross-functionally and keep learning, says Maggie Hulce, Indeed's chief revenue officer

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Ageism at work

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Two weeks after he and his wife closed on a summer house, Kevin Berman was laid off.

The power of passions: Tapping into consumers' emotional bonds

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Wellness is the second highest-rated passion among consumers, according to a survey by Mastercard.

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Pete Buttigieg says 'the best thing to do is just to pick up the phone' to talk out a workplace issue. Experts agree — with some exceptions.

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Pete Buttigieg believes phone calls are the best way to sort out a conflict.

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Reese Witherspoon says her 'aha moment' in business came after realizing she needed help

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Reese Witherspoon said that "vulnerability" with Sarah Harden (right) made their media company, Hello Sunshine, successful.

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How to apply for a job with an employer that has rejected you in the past

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Stepping Out to be Different. Teamwork and Leadership Concepts with Wooden People Figures.

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