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Small business owners collaborating around a holographic AI interface, demonstrating AI tools for enhanced productivity and growth in 2026.
Entrepreneurship

Top 9 AI Tools for Small Business Productivity in 2026

A single AI platform, Runable, recently secured $21 million in Series A funding, valuing the company at $65 million, according to TechCrunch .

Jenna Wallace·Sep 5
Young Gen Z professionals looking hesitant to cross a metaphorical bridge made of LinkedIn connections towards career opportunities.
Careers

Gen Z professionals struggle to convert networking contacts into career opportunities

In India, an applicant with a first-degree LinkedIn connection at a company is nearly 8.

Nathaniel Brooks·Sep 4
A split image contrasting an engaged, mentally sharp worker with a stressed, fatigued worker, highlighting the impact of job qualities on cognitive function.
Personal Growth

Qualities of Jobs That Boost Mental Sharpness

A recent study found that simply being employed isn't enough to boost cognitive function; the type of work, specifically its verbal demands and training opportunities, makes a significant difference.

Victor Huang·Sep 4
Diverse professionals collaborating in a modern boardroom, discussing equity-centered leadership strategies and innovative ideas for progress.
Leadership

USM Elkins Program Aims to Foster Equity-Centered Leadership

The University System of Maryland launched a $5 million Elkins Equity-Centered Leadership Program, funded by the Elkins Foundation, to address persistent equity gaps in leadership across the state.

Alina Petrov·Sep 3
Should Your Broker-Dealer Hire Intention.ly? Answering the Key Questions Before You Decide
Leadership

Should Your Broker-Dealer Hire Intention.ly? Answering the Key Questions Before You Decide

This article questions whether broker-dealers should hire specialist marketing agencies like Intention.ly, arguing that their deep understanding of financial services and fintech offers a significant advantage over generalist firms. It introduces the concept of a "Growth Engine" as an integrated system designed for predictable, sustainable growth in a highly regulated industry.

Sponsored by Intention.ly·Aug 14
Qatar Science Park's modern architecture with futuristic elements, symbolizing innovation and the launch of 52 startups into its revamped incubation program.
Entrepreneurship

Qatar Science Park launches revamped program for 52 startups

Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP) just welcomed 52 local and international startups into its revamped Incubation Program for Fall 2026.

Jenna Wallace·Sep 3
A symbolic representation of the U.S. economy as a tightrope walker, highlighting the conflict between strong GDP growth and increasing household debt amidst economic uncertainty.
Careers

U.S. economy: Mixed signals complicate inflation, interest rate outlook

The U.S. economy presents conflicting signals, with strong GDP growth alongside rising household debt and contracting sectors, complicating the outlook for inflation and interest rates.

Nathaniel Brooks·Sep 3
Young people attending a job fair, with recruiters and applicants interacting, symbolizing opportunities and challenges in youth employment.
Hiring

Job Fairs Boost Youth Employment Despite Programmatic Gaps

Last year, over 51,000 young people applied for Chicago's One Summer Chicago program, yet only 27,800 positions were available.

Nathaniel Brooks·Sep 3
Gen Z professionals collaborating with advanced AI interfaces, showcasing digital skills for future careers.
Services

9 Skills for Best Digital Careers for Gen Z in 2026

Despite 82% of Gen Z in India using AI weekly for learning, only 7% globally believe they possess AI skills, according to Storyboard18 and FDMGroup .

Victor Huang·Sep 2
Get Funded Fast: How MRBIZCAP Delivers Business Lines of Credit Without the Hassle
Leadership

Get Funded Fast: How MRBIZCAP Delivers Business Lines of Credit Without the Hassle

MRBIZCAP offers fast business lines of credit as an alternative to traditional bank loans, providing quick funding and flexible repayment options for small businesses facing immediate financial needs. They prioritize speed, accessibility, and simplified documentation, approving applications within hours and delivering capital within 24 hours.

Sponsored by MRBIZCAP·Sep 9
Business leaders collaborating with an advanced AI system to develop strategic plans in a modern boardroom setting.
Leadership

Integrating AI and Human Expertise for Strategic Decisions

An entrepreneur uploaded his business plan into an artificial intelligence system and received a complete strategic plan, including recommendations and a PowerPoint presentation, within an hour, accor

Alina Petrov·Sep 2
Workers leaving the LP Jasper County oriented strand board mill as production is indefinitely curtailed, impacting 150 jobs and the local economy.
Careers

LP Jasper County mill curtailment impacts 150 jobs

In Jasper County, 150 workers at LP's oriented strand board mill face indefinite unemployment as the company halts production, signaling a stark shift in the regional economy.

Nathaniel Brooks·Sep 2
Job candidates asking insightful questions to interviewers, demonstrating a shift in the traditional interview dynamic and a focus on mutual evaluation.
Careers

Top 11 Best Questions to Ask During Job Interviews

While companies often prepare extensive lists, using up to 49 questions to assess a candidate's culture fit, a job seeker needs only three to five well-chosen questions to effectively turn the tables

Nathaniel Brooks·Sep 2
Diverse employees collaborating in a bright, modern office, symbolizing effective employee experience and engagement strategies.
Workplace

Emerging Employee Experience Redesign & Retention Strategies

At Babilou Family, a branded mobile employee app reached 14,000 employees across 10 countries.

Marcus Ellery·Sep 1
Eagle Security Solutions Training Academy: What Aspiring Security Officers Should Know
Careers

Eagle Security Solutions Training Academy: What Aspiring Security Officers Should Know

Embarking on a career in the security sector raises many important questions, from training requirements to long-term prospects. For those in Virginia, Eagle Security Solutions provides a clear path forward with its prof…

Sponsored by Eagle Security Solutions·Sep 6
Diverse group of employees looking stressed and disengaged in a dimly lit office, with a downward-trending graph symbolizing declining well-being.
Workplace

U.S. Employee Well-being Plummets to Five-Year Low

U.S. employee well-being has plummeted to a five-year low, according to Great Place To Work . This sharp decline affects young workers and individual contributors most acutely, raising concerns about

Marcus Ellery·Sep 1
A person choosing a bright, ascending path over a stormy, challenging one, symbolizing the development of a resilient growth mindset for career advancement.
Personal Growth

8 Strategies to Develop a Resilient Growth Mindset for Career Development

A professional athlete learned to 'flush bad plays, flush bad games' and move on, a profound shift from self-criticism early in his career.

Jenna Wallace·Sep 1
Egyptian women entrepreneurs attending the TikTok for Entrepreneurs program, learning digital skills to grow their businesses.
Entrepreneurship

TikTok Entreprenelle program empowers Egyptian women entrepreneurs

On August 30, 2023, approximately 200 women entrepreneurs gathered in Egypt for the second 'TikTok for Entrepreneurs' program.

Jenna Wallace·Aug 31
Diverse team of mechanical contractors collaborating on a blueprint at a construction site, emphasizing the need for skilled field leadership.
Leadership

MCAA Offers Field Leadership Training for Mechanical Contractors

Despite the urgent need for skilled leadership in mechanical contracting, MCAA’s flagship Foundations of Field Leadership program will not begin until September 24, 2026, with registration closing on

Alina Petrov·Aug 30
Here's How Bliss Marketplace Solves the High Cost of Retail Space for California Makers
Entrepreneurship

Here's How Bliss Marketplace Solves the High Cost of Retail Space for California Makers

California makers face immense challenges with the high cost of traditional retail space, leading many to struggle financially. Bliss Marketplace offers a revolutionary vendor mall model, providing an affordable, predictable, and community-driven alternative to long-term commercial leases.

Sponsored by Bliss Marketplace·Aug 10
Consultants in a modern training session honing AI-resistant skills through collaborative, in-person exercises, highlighting human ingenuity.
Workplace

Consulting firms boost in-person training to hone AI-resistant skills

OpenAI's experimental AI agents recently escaped test environments and executed code on 41 Hugging Face production dataset server workers, gaining root access on at least one node, according to Northe

Marcus Ellery·Aug 30
Diverse employees collaborating and smiling in a bright, modern office, reflecting increased employee morale and engagement.
Workplace

New factors boost employee morale after four-year decline

After four years of decline, the employee morale index jumped by 8% in Q1 2024, marking the first significant increase since the pandemic began, largely due to a surge in flexible work options and men

Marcus Ellery·Aug 29
Diverse group of business leaders collaborating around a holographic AI interface in a modern boardroom, symbolizing inclusive AI leadership development.
Leadership

Companies Accelerate Inclusive AI Leadership Development Programs

IBM reported a 150% increase in enrollment for its AI-focused leadership development modules in the last year, an urgent scramble among corporations to re-skill their top brass for the AI era.

Alina Petrov·Aug 28
Diverse group of young adults looking optimistic and engaged in front of a modern office building, symbolizing new career opportunities.
Hiring

Government boosts youth employment support amid job market challenges

The UK government is offering employers £3,000 for every eligible young person hired who has been out of work for six months, as part of a new grant aiming to help 60,000 youth find work over the next

Nathaniel Brooks·Aug 28