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Professional Cheeseburger Taster sought to mark National Cheeseburger Day

HR Digest

Many dream jobs regularly get advertised and attract thousands of responders. The “island caretaker” job that was advertised a few years ago by Australia is by far the best till date. A new one to add to the list is: getting paid to eat cheeseburgers. In honor of the National Cheeseburger Day on Friday, BonusFinder , a casino review portal, announced it will pay $500 to someone who will be a “professional cheeseburger tester” and travel the United States to find the best cheeseburger

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What living with pain has taught me about self-care

Thrive Global

To say 2020 has been a difficult year would be an understatement. Around the globe people are coming to terms with what life looks like living in the shadow of a pandemic. On top of that there has been a collective realisation that, for many people, the institutions meant to protect them are systemically failing them. 2020 has also been the year that self-care has gone mainstream – everyone from TV personalities to politicians and corporate leaders have been talking about looking after our

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How To Successfully Run An E-Commerce Business

New to HR

Running an e-commerce business is very lucrative, now more than ever. You do not have to worry about leasing out a brick-and-mortar shop and your. The post How To Successfully Run An E-Commerce Business appeared first on New To HR.

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Don’t Worry, Your Emotions Aren’t Unpacking Their Bags

Thrive Global

In times of deep pain, have you ever thought to yourself, “I’m always going to feel this way”? Or maybe you’ve thought, “I can’t let X feeling in, because if I do, I will lose my mind and never come back”? You have? Whew, me too. Why are we so afraid of our emotions? Well, let’s be real. We’re not afraid of all of our emotions, just some of them.

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Mid-Year Performance Review Checklist for HR and People Leaders

Ensure your mid-year performance reviews are focused, productive, and growth-oriented with this practical checklist from Mitratech Trakstar. Designed for HR professionals, people managers, and team leads, this guide walks you through the full review process—from pre-meeting prep and feedback collection to action planning and follow-up. It also includes tips for creating a comfortable and effective review experience, plus ways to leverage tools like self-evaluations, PIPs, and development plans.

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The 8 best use cases for AI in recruitment

Hubert

As a recruiter you’ve most likely heard or read about the usage of artificial intelligence in your line of work. However, it’s quite a big realm and it’s not completely easy to wrap your head around what it entails or what it could mean for your business. In this article we’ll look at best practices for AI in recruitment, how it can support you and how it could breathe new life into your daily worklife by freeing up time, allowing you to direct your energy on what you prefer to focus on.

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5 Barely-Used Team Building Tactics That Will Boost Your Morale

Vantage Circle

Building a good team is hard. Building one that people enjoy being part of is even harder. Let me teach you how. We know that boosting morale amongst your workforce means creating a happy and productive work environment. In this post, we look at 5 under-used ways you can achieve this. 1. Remote work doesn’t have to mean independent work. With many of us now working remotely, it may seem more difficult to collaborate with colleagues.

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Marty Perry: “Don’t Let Mistakes Discourage You From Your Dreams.”

Thrive Global

I was introduced to the Thrive ZP Challenge through previous grand champion, Donny Brashears. I got really inspired by watching his success and I knew that it could make a huge difference to me too. I focused on nutrition first. I cut out sugar and processed snack foods. I increased the amount of fruits, veggies and lean proteins I ate throughout the week.

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5 Decisions That Will Increase Your Chances Of Building A Successful Startup

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Turning an idea into a valuable solution that makes a difference is a feeling that is worth every sleepless night, but how many of those nights are you willing to take before calling it a night? These five tips will help you build your startup with more clarity.

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Arvis Abban: “I Like To Have My Son Cook While I’m His Sous Chef. It’s Another Chance For More Family Time.”

Thrive Global

I got started doing Thrive ZP after seeing the changes my friend had made with it. I thought to myself, “You know, I can do that too!” There are two things that I really like about Thrive ZP. First, it’s a no-judgement zone. That makes it easier to get started, and also to keep going. Second, it’s so encouraging and positive. You see people doing amazing things, and it’s motivation for you to make changes too.

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Smart Tools & Strong Teams: A People-First Approach to AI in Sales

Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy

AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.

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How Chief Justice John Roberts Can Save The Supreme Court — And America — By Doing This One Thing

Forbes Leadership Strategy

With the political battle lines already being drawn over the next Supreme Court nominee there is one man who can not only help maintain the integrity of the Supreme Court, but also the very fabric of the nation.

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Michelle Moore: “Thrive ZP Helped Me Take the Steps to Create the Balance I Really Wanted In My Life”

Thrive Global

When I came back from my maternity leave, I was also stepping into a new position as a People Lead. That’s when I decided to use the Thrive ZP Challenge to take steps to maintain some balance in my life. I focused on saving money, making sure I got some extra physical activity in each day, and spending good, quality time with my family. It was easier than I thought.

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The Benefits Of A Multi-Industry Marketing Career (Spanning Pet, Beauty, Fashion, And Food)

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Is staying within a single industry better than pursuing a career that spans a number of different industries? A CMO who has worked across industries shares her insight.

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Verna Anderson: “If you fall or fail one day, don’t give up.”

Thrive Global

As the People Lead in my store, the Thrive ZP booklets come directly to me and I help connect the associates to the program. When I started my Thrive ZP Challenge, I decided to cut out sugar and carbs. Then I began to teach my family how to cook healthier, which has been one of my biggest accomplishments. I enjoy cooking with my husband. We use our air fryer now instead of deep-frying foods.

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Unlock The Hidden Value Of Group Medicare Advantage For 2026

Speaker: Youseline Poteau-Young and Renide Jean, EdD

Group Medicare Advantage is no longer a trend; it’s the prevailing model for Medicare-eligible retiree coverage. As costs rise and benefit expectations evolve, HR leaders are rethinking how to deliver sustainable, high-value retiree plans in a shifting health landscape. With Group Medicare growing in adoption and sophistication, 2025 will be a defining year for benefits professionals looking to modernize retiree offerings while managing long-term financial and administrative impact.

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Why Russia Still Loves The Lada, Classic Soviet Car

Forbes Leadership Strategy

It has just turned 50, and has had some hard times along the road—but, as the Lada enters its second half century, it still has its devoted admirers.

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In Service to a Nation

Thrive Global

Culture crisis. I overheard that term the other day standing in a check out line. It was spoken by a young woman who could not have been more than twenty-five years old. She and her friend were talking about all the changes going on and how much we are losing because of the pandemic and how the protest is shaping our consciousness. They thought it was a good thing.

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Do Her Justice - 4 Lessons From RBG

Forbes Leadership Strategy

RBG's Legacy: Getting Women In, Getting Men On-Board, Getting Truly Loved, and Redefining 'Old.'.

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How Happy Couples Argue That Sets Them Apart

Thrive Global

Conflict is a part of any couple relationship even with the happiest couples with a long history. Typical issues include money, sex, children, in-laws and intimacy. The pandemic has added another layer of tension to many couple relationships. It might sound conflicting (no pun intended), but a long-standing body of marital research shows that couples who argue are more likely to stay together than couples who avoid facing issues.

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Why Equity-Driven Talent Strategies Are The Competitive Advantage You Need

Speaker: Anise Wiley-Little

In today’s rapidly shifting workplace landscape, this presentation explores how Human Resources professionals can lead the transformation toward inclusive, equity-centered practices that don’t just align with organizational values but drive innovation, retention, and long-term profitability. Framed through the concept of the economics of belonging, we’ll examine how inclusive design across hiring, development, and leadership pipelines creates measurable value for both for-profit and nonprofit or

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As We Rethink Major Aspects Of Society – What Can We Learn From Healthcare?

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Healthcare has been in the process of changing its culture and its business model for years. Leaders have had to consider how to combine the efficiencies and quality of standardization with the understanding that every person is different and health is affected by many factors.

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Men + Women are not equal. And that’s a good thing.

Thrive Global

Until 2018, I trained almost exclusively on a treadmill, running 1,000+ miles a year; I have even run 13 miles at 5:30am on a treadmill before starting my day. When I stepped out of corporate for a much-needed break, I had undergone steps to prevent cancer, including a double mastectomy with reconstruction and removal of both ovaries after learning I was a carrier for the BRCA gene mutation and was experiencing the side effects of invasive surgeries.

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How To Budget In Uncertain Times

Forbes Leadership Strategy

It’s that time of the year again… time to create next year’s budget. Budgeting in the best of times is difficult, and now it's even more tricky with the uncertainty of the pandemic, political unrest, racial injustice, and more. It's time to take a new approach.

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Arsenic + Apples

Thrive Global

Can you imagine your business growing from $50 Million to $1.4 BILLION in less than 10 years? That’s how much the Apple Juice and Apple Juice Concentrate (AJC) Chinese export market grew between 1998/99 to 2007… and the entire global market is expected to reach nearly $18 Billion by 2024… and the United States is the largest importer. US manufacturers ranging from Minute Maid (owned by The Coca-Cola Company ) to Apple and Eve Apple buy apple juice concentrate from China.

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New Research-Backed Strategies to Empower Managers as Culture & Engagement Leaders

Speaker: Beth Sunshine, SVP, Up Your Culture

When culture isn’t consistently lived out across the organization, engagement suffers—and it often starts with a disconnect at the top. In this session, Beth Sunshine, SVP of Up Your Culture at The Center for Sales Strategy, will reveal how HR and executive leaders can close the gap between vision and execution by equipping frontline and mid-level managers to become culture carriers.

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The COVID Pause And Inclusive Capitalism

Forbes Leadership Strategy

In about 16 cities from Birmingham to Borehamwood, Cardiff to Leeds, Inclusive Capitalism is investing both for high return and for society, helping rebuild cities, creating well paying jobs, and reinvesting in health and education.

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New year. Mixed Blessings.

Thrive Global

I was born in Riga, Latvia, in 1977, in the midst of the cold war era. Life was tough under the communist regime as a Russian Jew; my grandfather, Peter, served time in jail. His crime? Hiding money underneath the mattress to take care of his family. By the time I was a year old, it was decided we needed to leave the Soviet Union as the cold war heightened.

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