Side hustles, Zoom waves and the Great Casualisation: how Covid shaped new ways to work

Five years after lockdown, what are the lasting effects and the forgotten pandemic trends?

How to spot a low performer

It’s a lot harder than it should be despite decades of corporate effort

Employers grapple with what makes a desirable workplace

Job candidates cite pay as a priority but the highest-ranked companies also seek to offer a sense of purpose

Workers are going public about bad bosses

Employees frustrated with complaints processes are joining forces and taking grievances to social media

AI won’t fix the real issue with customer service

The priority should be to enhance human connection, not replace it

Elon Musk’s XAI Holdings Is in Discussions to Raise $20 Billion

Elon Musk’s XAI Holdings is in talks with investors to raise roughly $20 billion in funding for his newly combined artificial intelligence startup and social media business, according to people familiar with the matter.

Why Jamie Dimon is right about meetings

The JPMorgan boss struck a nerve but plenty of workers share his frustration with endless discussion

Are your team ‘playing you’?

Leaders may not notice when staff flatter them, or take up the same hobbies, to gain advantage

Virgin Atlantic’s Shai Weiss: ‘In aviation, you need to be paranoid’

Airline boss has returned company to profit but challenges loom

The power of sleep in a crisis

Do CEOs always need to be on duty to do a good job?

Seven AI roles managers must master

Technology is handing leaders new challenges as some jobs are wound down

The one thing you needed to do last week

Understand that Elon Musk isn’t the first boss to ask staff to list top five things at work, just the worst

Gen Z has turned against taking middle management roles

Being the boss is seen as a thankless slog by the youngest cohort of employees

Happy managers = happy staff

A new report points to mass staff ‘disengagement’ at work, but support for managers fixes it

Hospitality turns to baby boomers to ease staff shortage

Industry has second-highest employment growth for over-50s as it offers flexibility and social connection

What the ancients can teach us about success at work

Stoicism has lessons for all of us — ambitious or otherwise

Business books: what to read this month

Happiness interventions, navigating relationships with the boss (or when you’re the boss) and a road map for perfectionists

Overreliance on AI tools at work risks harming mental health

The technology promises productivity gains but too much focus on machines could erode socialisation and friendship

Can businesses ever run a true meritocracy?

Corporate leaders are ditching diversity for performance-based promotion. Critics say it is not that simple

The first company ‘org chart’ was a design classic

Devised in the 1850s, it was nothing like the pyramid hierarchy we’re familiar with today

Meet the LinkedIn superusers

More users are chasing high follower counts as the professional network expands its reach

‘It’s gonna be some work’: David Rhodes on saving Sky News from a TV grave

Pivoting to premium, big-name content demands an organisational overhaul for the 24/7 broadcaster

The dangers of performance-based lay-offs

Meta shifted the approach to redundancies when it labelled staff low performers

Office attendance is becoming a performance metric

Return to work mandates can weed out underperforming staff but risk pushing away valued workers

AI data center boom isn't going bust but the 'pause' is trending at big tech companies

Fears of an AI data center bust were stoked by Microsoft and Amazon headlines, but if anything, massive spending remains the bottom line.

'Repowering' era for America's aging wind energy industry begins, despite Trump's effort to kill it

Onshore wind turbines cover many parts of the U.S. and Trump's attacks on renewable energy won't stop that, but aging wind energy infrastructure does need work.

Erneute Schusswechsel zwischen Indien und Pakistan in Kaschmir

In der Unruheregion Kaschmir haben sich indische und pakistanische Soldaten die dritte Nacht in Folge Gefechte geliefert. Die Angst vor einer Eskalation zwischen den Atommächten wächst weiter.

Tochter von Deutsche-Bank-Chef: Frau Herrhausen tritt aus dem Schatten

Anna Herrhausen war elf Jahre alt, als ihr Vater ermordet wurde. Die Werte des legendäre Deutsche-Bank-Chefs leiten sie heute – und doch macht sie ihr eigenes Ding.

Erwartungen an Franziskus’ Nachfolger: Nach dem Papst ist vor dem Papst

Nach der Beisetzung von Franziskus am Wochenende beginnen bereits die Vorbereitungen für die Wahl seines Nachfolgers. Längst gibt es wilde Spekulationen, wer es werden könnte - und hohe Erwartungen an den neuen Mann.

Vancouver: 11 killed after car plows into crowd at festival

Eleven people were killed after a car plowed into a crowd of people celebrating a Filipino festival at a street party in Vancouver, police said. A man arrested at the scene was also "known" to authorities.

China's Huawei develops new AI chip, seeking to match Nvidia, WSJ reports

China's Huawei is preparing to test its newest and most powerful AI processor, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.

As Real ID deadline for U.S. air travel approaches, there are 'workarounds,' experts say

The Real ID deadline for U.S. air travelers is May 7. Those who don't have one can use other approved forms of identification, such as a passport.

Indie App Spotlight: ‘Pixel Paws’ is a joyful digital pets game for your Apple Watch

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I’m a therapist who’s worked with over 100 couples—the 5 most annoying habits I see in relationships

Leave these five nasty relationship habits unaddressed, and sooner or later, your love life will start to crumble. Couples therapist Jourdan Travers shares her best advice for a healthy, successful and thriving relationship.

BBC smuggles phones inside Darfur to reveal hunger and fear - BBC World Service Documentaries

How the Trucking Industry Got So Terrible

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Umfrage: Klimakrise rückt für Beschäftigte in den Hintergrund

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Don’t try to be the best performer in your workplace, AT&T exec says—here’s why

Robert Walters, a senior vice president at AT&T, says focusing on being among the top performers can create better ongoing benchmarks and reduce competition.

Earnings playbook: Apple and Meta highlight the busiest week of the season

Investors look to some of the biggest companies for guidance on how the global trade could impact their bottom lines.

Pope Francis Dies: His Unique Approach to Leading the Catholic Church | WSJ

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Pope Francis was known for refocusing the Catholic Church on promoting social and economic justice rather than traditional moral teachings. A celebrated pontiff and informal Jesuit from Argentina,...

How close are we to finding alien life? | David Kipping

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These U.S. consumer stocks face higher China risks, TD Cowen survey finds

U.S. brands are rapidly losing their appeal in China, especially as economic growth slows, according to a TD Cowen survey.

European deregulation push creates 'moment of opportunity' to boost growth

Sentiment toward the continent's growth outlook is brightening thanks to promises of fewer shackles on business.

Schwarz-Rotes Kabinett: Warum Merz noch nicht am Ziel seiner Träume ist

Bis Mittwoch ist klar, ob nach der CSU auch CDU und SPD dem Koalitionsvertrag zustimmen. Aber damit ist Friedrich Merz noch nicht Kanzler. Die Besetzung des Kabinetts birgt noch eine Gefahr für ihn.

Germany: Church asylum requests rise as protection dwindles

Requests for church asylum have almost quadrupled in some places, according to the Protestant Church in Germany (EKD). However, not everyone can be offered protection.

How Flying Cars Became a Billion-Dollar Bet | Bloomberg Primer

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The idea of flying cars has largely remained science fiction, until now. A new generation of electrified aircraft is attracting the attention of investors and venture capitalists around the...

What’s Driving Demand for US LNG?  | Presented by CME Group

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Already the world’s top exporter of natural gas, the US LNG market just finished its strongest quarter in over two years. What’s driving the increased demand for US natural gas? Presented...

Poll reveals voter skepticism in Trump's first 100 days

A new poll shows 44% of Americans think Trump is focusing on the wrong priorities, though most Republicans agree Trump is living up to expectations.

Corporate sponsors are backing away from LGBTQ+ Pride organizations

Companies that were once loud and proud in sponsoring LGBTQ+ community celebrations are pulling back their funds amid an uncertain time for Pride organizations.

Breaking Big Tasks into Small Wins: Major Upgrade in Model Logic

Over the past few days, my project has shifted significantly in direction.  Instead of relying on one model to do too much, I’m now…

Exploring AI-Driven Music Creation and Fine-Tuning in Python

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Gemma 3 Is Here — Google’s Open-Source LLMs Just Got a Big Upgrade

👉 If you need to train or run a lightweight LLM, then Gemma 3 is probably what you need!

Kremlin claims Ukrainian troops have been pushed out of Kursk

Russia acknowledges presence of North Korean troops on the ground for the first time

DeepMind UK staff seek to unionise and challenge defence deals and Israel links

Move by employees at Google’s AI arm follows discontent after weapons and surveillance pledge is dropped

Airbus closes in on Spirit deal

European aerospace group has been in talks with supplier since 2024 as part of wider Boeing takeover discussions

GTCR looks to exit heath tech firm as bumper sales spree continues

Chicago-based private equity group seeks valuation of over $1bn for the business during lull in deal activity

A lawyer in Trump’s inner circle is now in the president’s crosshairs

Bill Burck avoided the administration’s wrath until he agreed to represent Harvard University in a funding battle

Unlocking the Power of Large Language Models (LLMs) with Python

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Q&A: Trump’s first 100 days

Our experts answer readers’ questions

World leaders attend Pope’s funeral mass in Rome

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy met briefly before the start of the ceremony

HTSI editor’s letter: in praise of the tenacious creative

Grace Wales Bonner’s purpose, William Kentridge’s work ethic, Kirsty Wark’s Glasgow, and Sugen Gopal’s perfect roti

China seizes disputed reef in the South China Sea

Sandy Cay is just kilometres from the Philippines’ military outpost at Thitu Island

Liverpool’s financial power play

Plus, Q&A with Fanatics boss Michael Rubin

UK entrepreneurs sound alarm over tariffs hit to small businesses

13 per cent ‘extremely likely’ to withdraw from US market, survey shows

Reader callout: have you bought an EV using salary sacrifice?

Government set to raise tax rates on purchasing electric cars through company schemes

Serious swag: striking ideas for curtains beyond the window

Fabric drapery is taking a star turn to add drama, hide clutter and comfortingly cocoon

Frank Lloyd Wright thought it was a ‘curse’ — but there’s nothing more American than a porch

In the age of America First, this year’s US pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale is a good reminder of American principles of generosity

‘Like a jolt of adrenaline’: why Antwerp should top the list for a gastronomic weekend

From Michelin stars to funky backstreet bistros, the Belgian port city is ideal for an epicurean escape, says Marina O’Loughlin