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Why job postings may be attracting narcissistic candidates—without companies realizing it

Fast Company Tech

When companies advertise job openings, they often use buzzwords like ambitious and self-reliant to describe their ideal candidate. In my latest study, published in the journal Management Science with coauthors Scott Jackson and Nick Seybert , I found that these terms may attract job applicants with more narcissistic tendencies.

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Afraid of AI taking your job? Make this mental change

Fast Company Tech

But even in a scenario like that, some current jobs will surely be lost. Im just pointing out that there are plenty of reasons why many of us are worried, anxious, or downright afraid of AI taking our jobs at some point. That can be adaptive at times, like when preparing for a major licensing exam.

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Trustworthy leaders drive organizational success in the face of rapid change

Fast Company Tech

When managers are trustworthy, workers tend to be more loyal, engaged in their job and productive. Employees who perceive their managers as trustworthy report higher job satisfaction and are more willing to exert extra effort, which directly benefits the organization. Thats a testament to the power of trust in the workplace.

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Twitter is working on a new subscription platform, hints job listing

The Verge

A new job listing reveals that Twitter has a new internal team, codenamed “Gryphon,” that is “building a subscription platform.” The job posting notes potential Twitter subscriptions would be “a first” for the company, but it’s not clear exactly how Twitter plans to implement a subscription service. Twitter’s job posting.

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Facebook will pay $52 million in settlement with moderators who developed PTSD on the job

The Verge

In a landmark acknowledgment of the toll that content moderation takes on its workforce, Facebook has agreed to pay $52 million to current and former moderators to compensate them for mental health issues developed on the job. Scola developed symptoms of PTSD after nine months on the job.

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5 ways employers can prevent employees from ‘revenge quitting’ in 2025

Fast Company Tech

This phenomenon, on the rise since the 2000s, sees employees leaving their jobs not just for better opportunities, but as a form of protest and self-preservation against unfair treatment. Equally important is offering opportunities for employees to contribute beyond their job descriptions, whether through special projects or mentoring.

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WD's 1TB C50 Xbox storage card is 30 percent off in the Amazon Spring Sale

Engadget

This is an officially-licensed product, so itll be a plug-and-play experience. This is a handy drive that gets the job done. The WD 1TB C40 storage card is down to $110 as part of the Amazon Spring Sale. This is a discount of 30 percent, as the regular price is around $158. The 2TB model is also on sale , for $200 instead of $260.

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