Emma Burleigh is a reporter at Fortune, covering success, careers, entrepreneurship, and personal finance. Before joining the Success desk, she co-authored Fortune’s CHRO Daily newsletter, extensively covering the workplace and the future of jobs. Emma has also written for publications including the Observer and The China Project, publishing long-form stories on culture, entertainment, and geopolitics. She has a joint-master’s degree from New York University in Global Journalism and East Asian Studies.
SuccessMelinda French Gates got her start at Microsoft because an IBM hiring manager told her to turn down its job offer—’It dumbfounded me’
By Emma BurleighDecember 31, 2025
SuccessGen Z may not be able to afford a house or the cost of living—but give it 10 years. They’re on track to gain $36T and become the richest generation
By Emma BurleighDecember 30, 2025
SuccessGen Z can skip college and still earn big: Here are the top 15 highest-paying jobs that don’t require a degree
By Emma BurleighDecember 29, 2025
SuccessThe ‘occupations most exposed to AI automation’ actually outperform the rest of the job market, new research reveals
By Emma BurleighDecember 27, 2025
SuccessThe books, TV series, and podcasts CEOs are tuning into this holiday season to unwind and elevate their careers in 2026
By Emma BurleighDecember 26, 2025
SuccessThis millennial home designer spent 9 months building a replica of ‘The Holiday’ cottage—now it’s renting fast at $499 a night
By Emma BurleighDecember 24, 2025
SuccessCEOs reveal their New Year’s resolutions for 2026: From 8-day bike races and AI training, to finally cracking 7 hours of sleep a night
By Emma BurleighDecember 24, 2025
SuccessThere are more self-made billionaires under 30 than ever before—11 of them have made the ultra-wealthy club in the last 3 months thanks to AI
By Emma BurleighDecember 23, 2025
SuccessGoldman Sachs CEO says he’d hire someone ‘smart enough’ over the smartest person in the world because ultimately experience trumps brains
By Emma BurleighDecember 22, 2025
SuccessIs AI really killing finance and banking jobs? Experts say Wall Street’s layoffs may be more hype than takeover—for now
By Emma BurleighDecember 21, 2025
SuccessHer two Gen Z children have starred in her films, but Oscar award-winning actress Kate Winslet says nepo baby allegations are ‘silly’
By Emma BurleighDecember 18, 2025
SuccessBritain’s defense chief calls on Gen Z grads leaving university to skip corporate jobs and join the military as war with Russia becomes a growing risk
By Emma BurleighDecember 17, 2025
SuccessElon Musk’s wealth has soared past $600 billion—he’s now worth double the next richest person alive, Google’s cofounder Larry Page
By Emma BurleighDecember 16, 2025
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