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To Be Happier at Work, Invest More in Your Relationships Many of us strive for a meaningful job, an impressive title, or a sizable salary at the ideal company. In doing so, we drastically undervalue the importance of relationships, even though extensive research shows that it's people, not the perfect job, that lead to fulfillment.
What's the secret to a fulfilling career? Most advice focuses on finding purpose and satisfaction in your work. If you can just land the perfect job doing meaningful work, you'll finally be happy. But my research across a wide range of organizations and industries shows that our understanding of what leads to professional satisfaction is often misplaced. People tend to overestimate the importance of the what when they should be focusing on the who.
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WorkU.S. Scrambles to Stop Iran From Providing Drones for RussiaThe United States has provided Ukraine with other technology to counter drones, most recently as part of a $275 million shipment of arms and equipment the Pentagon announced on Dec. 9. But American officials have declined to provide details on the specific assistance, citing operational security.
WorkHard-Line Positions by Russia and Ukraine Dim Hope for Peace Talks“Ukraine will always be a neighbor of Russia,” said Ms. Howlett, the Oxford lecturer. “Any peace settlement has to come with the acknowledgment and understanding that Russia isn’t going anywhere.”
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WorkWhite House Marks Paul Whelan Detention Anniversary, Slams Russia's 'Deplorable Treatment'By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you\'re agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. � | | WorkPutin's latest ploy to ship more Russian soldiers to Ukraine is offering free sperm banks© 2022 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Ad Choices FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice. S&P Index data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. Terms & Conditions. Powered and implemented by Interactive Data Managed Solutions.
WorkRussia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 308 of the invasionA Crimean human rights activist has been sentenced to seven years in prison after a Moscow-installed court in the Russian-annexed peninsula found her guilty of carrying an explosive device, in a trial rights activists have described as “trumped-up” and “illegal”. Iryna Danilovich was sentenced to seven years in a general regime colony by a court in Russian-controlled Feodosia, Crimea, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014, the Kyiv-based organisation Institute of Mass Information (IMI) said.
WorkKherson residents told to evacuate as bombardment intensifies; Bakhmut âcovered with bloodâ, says Zelenskiy â" as it happened.css-cumn2r{height:1em;width:1.5em;margin-right:3px;vertical-align:baseline;fill:#C70000;}On 28 December, Chargé d'Affaires of Lithuania in Russia, Jurgita Cibulskiene was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry. The Lithuanian side was strongly protested in connection with the unjustified expulsion on 1 December this year [of an] employee of the Russian Embassy in Vilnius. As a response, one of the diplomats of the Lithuanian embassy was declared "persona non grata", and must leave the territory of the Russian Federation within five days.
WorkInsurers end war-risk cover for shipping in Ukraine invasion zoneThe request reportedly includes gas from the Sakhalin-2 project, which is based on an island off the east coast of Russia, near Japan. The project is part-owned by Russia’s state-owned Gazprom and Japanese trading houses. The project accounts for 9% of Japan’s LNG imports. � | | WorkWorkThe future of global music is AfricanThe most important objective for sustainable and inclusive growth of the African music sector should be to strengthen the entertainment ecosystems in African countries so as to reduce reliance on international labels, consumers, and streaming platforms for revenue. The growing number of music industry professionals working to transform the field in Africa offers hope. African artists and fans should be the biggest winners from the global growth of African music. � | | WorkWork � | | WorkWhat Caused the Chaos at SouthwestFollow New York Times Travel on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. And sign up for our weekly Travel Dispatch newsletter to receive expert tips on traveling smarter and inspiration for your next vacation. Dreaming up a future getaway or just armchair traveling? Check out our 52 Places for a Changed World for 2022. WorkDo you have no shame?: Tulsi Gabbard grills congressman-elect George SantosDespite intensifying doubt about his fitness to hold federal office, Santos has shown no signs of stepping aside. He is scheduled to be sworn in next Tuesday, when the US House reconvenes. If he assumes office, he could face investigations by the House committee on ethics and the US justice department. � | | WorkWorkAmple's founder explains what it takes to scale EV battery swappingWe work with automakers on being able to purchase cars without batteries. As we work with them more closely, it’s to give them a replacement battery. They might get their batteries from Samsung, LG or CATL, but we can give them a battery that’s a drop-in replacement. So just as a customer might choose the type of tires or seats they want in the car, they can one day choose which batteries they want to use. If they put our batteries in, it’s swappable. If they put their own, they’re not. � | | WorkWorkYoure Stranded at the Airport. Now What?Noise, bright lights and a lack of privacy are just a few issues to contend with, Mr. Cromartie said, adding that an unused gate can offer some distance from noise and bright lights, but there’s still no privacy or comfort. WorkHow to protect your IP during fundraising so you don't get ripped offSome jurisdictions, most notably New York and California, additionally protect more abstract business “ideas.” Generally speaking, a startup’s business ideas will be protected if it has any operations or engages in fundraising activities in these jurisdictions. While New York requires a business idea to be “novel,” California does not. WorkWorkThe rise of platform engineering, an opportunity for startups“It’s kind of crazy that having CI/CD tooling in place, a DevOps function and Automated Testing are the only categories that are above 50%,” Boldstart Ventures partner Shomik Ghosh told TechCrunch. “That means [that] for what is considered table stakes at most startups and tech companies, more than half of developers (presumably in other industries) still don’t have these core building blocks in place.” WorkDear Sophie: Do employees have to stop working until they get their EAD?In May, USCIS issued a temporary rule designed to reduce EAD backlogs as well as the stress on individuals holding H-4 visas and their employers. These visa holders can have their EADs extended for up to 540 days if the individual had a renewal application pending with USCIS on or after May 4 2022, or had filed a renewal application on or after that date. WorkWorkThe new US defense bill includes a budget for music diplomacy“America’s creative industries spread our values—freedom, liberty, justice, and hope—throughout the world. I’m proud this bipartisan legislation will become law so we can promote America’s music industries and all the ideals we share and treasure.” —Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican from North Carolina, in a statement announcing his support for the legislation. In 2016, Tillis released a Spotify playlist featuring his favorite songs, including tunes from Death Cab for Cutie and Van Morrison. WorkRace for G.O.P. Chair Obscures the Partys Bigger Problems“We need a leadership change; the bottom line is the status quo is unacceptable,” Mr. Palatucci said. “This election is a month and a half away. A lot can happen. I’m expecting some movement. And certainly the storm that Harmeet is instigating is causing a very good debate within the committee, and that’s worth having.” WorkWorkHow New I.R.S. Rules Could Affect Venmo, Etsy and Cash App UsersMr. Turbeville, the furniture maker, switched away from using Venmo’s business service this year because of the additional fees that the company charges, but tracks the business transactions that he uses on the “friends” setting manually. He is also expecting to get an additional tax form from Etsy associated with his sales on its website, which will make the tax season even messier for him this year. WorkWorkWorkWorkToo much sugar in childhood is linked to lower wages later on“In the last 10-to-15 years, the food industry has introduced this massive number of new sugar laden foods and drinks, and there’s this new product category called toddler drinks,” Gertler said. “At this age—below two—the recommended sugar intake is zero, and here you’ve got foods that are 20% to 40% sugar.” WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkLawmakers Signal Inquiries Into U.S. Governments Use of Foreign SpywareIsraeli officials have publicly expressed frustration that they are powerless to regulate the business of Israelis operating outside the country. But after recent reports of Mr. Dilian’s growing hacking empire, the Israeli defense ministry convened a meeting to explore if any steps could be taken to better regulate the operations of Mr. Dilian and others who work outside Israel. Among the options explored was whether an investigation could be opened into Mr. Dilian or if other measures could be taken against Israeli hackers who use expertise they gained in the Israeli military to set up foreign companies beyond the government’s reach. WorkWork4 Ways to Use Emotional Marketing to Make Your Brand Stand OutWith social media and other new ways of advertising, we are constantly bombarded with meaningless messages every day. Scrolling through social media platforms, most people hardly notice advertisements anymore, as many people have been trained to tune them out. As a business owner, this means your business social media posts might get lost in the [] WorkWorkHope, Regret, Uncertainty: 7 Women on Freezing Their EggsMs. Gosnell, now 41, recently underwent two rounds of I.V.F., leading to two chromosomally normal embryos. These days, she said, she oscillates between optimism and realism, while trying to give her body its best shot at carrying a child. She gets acupuncture, she listens to podcasts about egg freezing, she reads books about fertility. WorkHow to spin up an investing network from scratch as a first-time founderBe really clear about what you are building and if you are truly interested in making it “VC-backable.” Because when you make it “VC-backable,” you’re signing up to go as big and as fast as possible. You need to be aligned with the investors about the agreement they’ve made with their LPs on the returns they’re going to have for the fund. There was an agreement before you ever showed up to the pitch meeting. WorkWorkTo come up with creative ideas, try talking to a strangerThat’s not to say that the people we’re close to don’t have a role to play in helping us with our ideas. On the contrary, the people we consider our strong ties—our trusted collaborators, co-conspirators, and confidantes—are better for going deep on those ideas. That’s because they often share similar backgrounds or perspectives with us. “Instead of gaining new insights,” the researchers add, consulting with close connections can help build upon your existing knowledge or assumptions. WorkWorkWorkA Once in a Generation Storm. Whats the Role of Climate Change?Lake-effect snow is expected to increase as the planet warms, because lakes will be warmer in winter and will remain unfrozen for longer. At some point, however, average winter temperatures in some areas could rise to the point where snow will diminish, and be replaced by lake-effect rain. WorkWorkOil investors could be in for another good year in 2023Any investors taking a longer-term view should proceed with caution. After a century of booms and busts, the oil market’s endgame is visible on the horizon. A report in October from the International Energy Agency predicts peak oil demand to arrive within a decade, and a growing number of major banks are closing their purse strings to new oil drilling. WorkWorkWorkWorkThe next big talent for Real Madrid and Brazil? Endrick, 16, must endure the hype.Brazil fans will get to see him in the yellow shirt of the senior national team down the road. Until then, rival defenders in the South American under-20 championships will be out to show that that the youngster can be contained and that the hype is not justified. All part of the game, and part of the challenge that Endrick now has in front of him. The bar of expectation has been set very high. Can he jump over it? WorkWorkWomen are more empathetic than men, study of hundreds of thousands of people findsat any age and in any country in the world© 2022 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Ad Choices FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.S&P Index data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. Terms & Conditions. Powered and implemented by Interactive Data Managed Solutions. WorkWomen with restricted abortion access may face higher suicide risk studyIn the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is at 800-273-8255 and online chat is also available. You can also text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis text line counselor. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org WorkWomen with restricted abortion access may face higher suicide risk studyIn the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is at 800-273-8255 and online chat is also available. You can also text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis text line counselor. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org WorkHow to protect your IP during fundraising so you don't get ripped offSome jurisdictions, most notably New York and California, additionally protect more abstract business “ideas.” Generally speaking, a startup’s business ideas will be protected if it has any operations or engages in fundraising activities in these jurisdictions. While New York requires a business idea to be “novel,” California does not. |
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