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Man wearing a suit awkwardly takes a video call on a laptop

Recruiter reveals broken Zoom interview etiquette: bathrobes, yoga, and outsourcing thinking to AI

Redballoon’s Sara Nibler said she recently screened a candidate who was “fresh from the shower, with his hair still dripping wet, his shirt was open.”

By Nick LichtenbergFebruary 22, 2026

New Fed report proves Milton Friedman and Joe Biden understood something vital about immigration—and explains why growth may sputter under Trump

A new research paper found that the huge influx of foreigners under President Biden’s open border policy had the beneficial role of increasing the labor force, especially in areas where the U.S. sorely needed workers.

By Shawn TullyFebruary 22, 2026

Former IRS Commissioner: Here’s how we used AI to create immediate value when taxpayers scrutinized every dollar

In 2023, we began deploying AI in targeted ways to improve taxpayer service, compliance, and operational efficiency.

By Danny WerfelFebruary 22, 2026

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A decade ago, I had a front row seat as Jesse Jackson held big tech firms accountable for being overwhelmingly white and male

In 2026, diversity efforts across tech companies and corporate America are facing rollbacks, precisely the moment Reverend Jackson warned about.

By Brennan Nevada JohnsonFebruary 22, 2026

At 61, this major insurance CEO works out 6 days a week with his 23-year-old son—he picks his brain for a Gen Z perspective while lifting weights

As CEO of a $23 billion-a-year Fortune 500 company, Bupa’s boss Iñaki Ereño must be on his A-game. For the 61-year-old that means working out nearly daily with his Gen Z son.

By Orianna Rosa RoyleFebruary 22, 2026

40% of Stanford undergrads receive disability accommodations—but it’s become a college-wide phenomenon as Gen Z try to succeed in the current climate

Colleges are seeing unprecedented demand for disability accommodations as Gen Z faces continued struggles with mental health—and a desire to find new ways to succeed with the tools they’ve been given.

By Preston ForeFebruary 21, 2026

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Goldman’s board kills DEI — and that’s not a terrible thing

Corporate boards are overwhelmingly composed of former executives and financial professionals. Is that really diversity?

By Betsy AtkinsFebruary 22, 2026

Peter Thiel and other tech billionaires are publicly shielding their children from the products that made them rich

As governments race to restrict minors’ social media use, the tech billionaires who built the platforms are imposing strict screen limits at home.

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezFebruary 21, 2026

How Jeffrey Epstein exploited colleges’ ‘tremendous drive to acquire money’

Schools try to make sure there is no financial conflict of interest for the donor, researcher or institution. Emphasis on the “try.”

By Brian Herman and The ConversationFebruary 20, 2026

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People, mostly women, stand outside chanting with signs supporting nurses.

New York nurses union wins 12% raise, AI safeguards in a tentative deal to end monthlong strike

Over the past month, nurses had picketed during bitterly cold temperatures in what their union said was the largest and longest walkout in the city’s history.

By Philip Marcelo, Jennifer Peltz and The Associated PressFebruary 20, 2026

Billionaire bosses like Jeff Bezos and Reid Hoffman denounce work-life balance—and some think working nonstop is key to success

Jeff Bezos, founder of retail giant Amazon, which just topped the Fortune 500, is dismissive of the word “balance”—and he’s not alone.

By Emma BurleighFebruary 20, 2026

Tens of millions of Americans care for loved ones up to 6 hours a day while working a job—and don’t get any extra money for it

“The average caregiving role spans about six years,” said Megan Shea of New York Life. “So really, it’s a life change for these employees.”

By Cathy Bussewitz and The Associated PressFebruary 19, 2026