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6 Months After DOGE: Former Federal Workers on Job Loss and Advice

When Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency took a chainsaw to the federal workforce this winter, the dust felt like it might never settle.The administration said the initiative was designed to “streamline the Federal Government, eliminate unnecessary programs, and reduce bureaucratic inefficiency.” Chaotic rollouts, weekend emails, contentious court…

Pfizer’s Sally Susman Shares Her Advice for Leaders on Writing

Do you aspire to be the guardian of a high-profile company’s reputation?Pfizer’ Communications and Policy Chief Sally Susman has made a name for herself doing just that, such as by helping the pharmaceutical giant launch its COVID-19 vaccine at the height of the pandemic.Susman, who recently announced plans to leave…

Chickpea Recipes to Lower Cholesterol: Science-Backed Advice

Turns out, not all beans are created equal.While black beans seem to be great at fighting low-grade chronic inflammation, chickpeas are more of a cholesterol-lowering powerhouse, according to recent research from Illinois Institute of Technology.In a three-month study, researchers asked a group of roughly 24 prediabetic people to eat a…

Great Recession Graduates Have Career Advice for Gen Z

Gen Zers are starting their careers in a tough job market. Millennials and Gen Xers can relate.Business Insider interviewed eight Americans who completed an undergraduate or graduate degree between 2007 and 2010, during the heart of the Great Recession. They found themselves launching their careers in a job market that…

Function Health: 0 Blood Test Promises Personalized Health Advice

The Rock loves it, Zac Efron invests in it, and Equinox gym members are signing up for it in droves. Function Health is the latest hot commodity for longevity seekers looking to optimize their health.The promise is simple: skip the waiting room at the doctor’s office and head straight to…

Lowe’s CEO’s Advice for Young Workers As AI Replaces Jobs

2025-06-18T09:45:01Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. Lowe’s CEO…

Google Cloud CTO’s Advice to Job Seekers in the AI Age

Staying current in a world that’s rapidly evolving isn’t easy. Just ask Google Cloud’s chief technology officer, Will Grannis, who says he’s been at it for a few decades.Keeping up with the times amid the AI revolution doesn’t mean ditching what you’ve learned in the past, though. Grannis said a…

OpenAI Chairman’s Career Advice? Be Flexible

Bret Taylor, the chairman of OpenAI, believes that if you have the chance to attach yourself to success, you shouldn’t let ego get in the way.”I think this is the quote I always heard, was Eric Schmidt to Sheryl Sandberg: ‘If someone offers you a seat on a rocket ship,…

Young Workers Are Struggling to Find Work: LinkedIn Exec Shares Advice

LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer is familiar with the challenges facing job seekers, from slower hiring to AI, but he also sees opportunity.Aneesh Raman told Business Insider that he believes job seekers can build meaningful careers by identifying their strengths, continuing to learn, and creating what he calls a “story…