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Illustration: Lazaro Gamio/AxiosThe U.S., Japan and U.K. have announced major chip and quantum computing investments ahead of this weekend's G-7 leaders summit in Hiroshima, Japan.Why it matters: These investments accelerate the tech decoupling between democracies and China and consolidate America's pivot to active industrial policy for the first time since World War II.What's happening: Micron said it would invest $3.6 billion in advanced memory-chip making in Japan.Chipmaker CEOs from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Samsung, Intel and Micron met with Japanese PM Fumio Kishida to show support for Japan's fledgling semiconductor industry. That grouping would have been unthinkable until recently, given diplomatic tensions between Tokyo and Seoul.IBM and Google announced a $150 million investment in quantum computing research in the U.S. and Japan, in a deal shepherded by U.S. ambassador Rahm Emanuel.The U.K. said it would put up to $1.2 billion toward semiconductor research and design over the next decade.Between the lines: In response to China investing heavily in strategic technologies, "there'll be more and more Buy America provisions in different bills, and the U.S. government will be a bigger and bigger player in the overall supply chain," Craig Silliman, Verizon executive vice president, told Axios.Meanwhile, as leaders of the world's biggest

After two years of record-high quits, the "great resignation" could be fizzling out. In 2022, more than 50 million U.S. workers left their jobs, the highest number of quits since the government started keeping track in 2000, according to federal data. Abundant job opportunities, labor shortages and significant pay increases for workers who changed jobs all fed this historic quitting wave — now, however, these dynamics are abating, and the great resignation is looking like "a thing of the past," says Nela Richardson, the chief economist at ADP.Fewer people are quitting their jobs so far in 2023: In March, the number of quits decreased to about 3.9 million, the lowest level since May 2021, according to the Labor Department's latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover survey.As Richardson sees it, "the 'big quit' of last year could be easing into the 'big stay.'"But the great resignation, a trend that spawned a million colloquialisms and widespread panic among bosses, isn't driven entirely by economics. "The great resignation, at its core, is a people shock," Richardson explains. "All of the challenges of the pandemic led us to re-evaluate the purpose of work in our lives … but the labor market of 2021-2022 supported this self-reflection: stimulus

Last Updated: May 18, 2023, 19:54 ISTDelhi, IndiaAakanksha Monga has now become a full-time content creator. (Credits: Twitter)Delhi-based Aakanksha Monga left her job in 2022 to travel the world full-time. In a world where stability often outweighs passion, there are those who dare to break free from the conventional and embark on an extraordinary journey. Aakanksha Monga, a resolute woman from Delhi, stands as a shining example of courage and determination. With the audacity to bid farewell to a secure job and embrace her true passion, she ventured into uncharted territory, igniting a path of boundless fulfilment.One year ago, after leaving her job at LinkedIn to take up travelling as a full-time profession, Aakanksha Monga made a promise to dedicate her time to her true calling. In a heartfelt tweet, she reflected on her progress since then, revealing astonishing accomplishments. “I quit my job at LinkedIn. Last year, on this very date. When I left, I promised to give myself one year to focus on my passion and travel the world full time. When I left I was burnt out, had 250k followers on Instagram and worked alone. Want to know how it’s going now?" she started her post. I

By RHK Construction May 18, 2023 at 8:32 am CDTRHK Construction - Is LinkedIn The Missing Tool For Graduating Seniors? LinkedIn is the world’s largest online professional network, with almost 200 million users in the U.S. and 900 million global users as of 2023. The site can help users to find the right job or internship, create and strengthen professional relationships, and learn skills needed to succeed in their chosen career.“Graduating seniors are entering a vital transition as they emerge into the workforce, college, licensing exams, or certification courses for their career path,” said Katie Heiden, CEO of RHK Construction. “With so much technology available, we should be providing guidance to graduating seniors so they can set up a LinkedIn profile to connect with their peers and industry leaders. We need more conversations that highlight the impact LinkedIn could have on students’ future endeavors.”According to Heiden, LinkedIn has proven its strength during the very challenging past three years. “When most communication was limited to Zoom calls, LinkedIn kept people, industries, and professionals connected,” she explained. “Getting in touch with different industry leaders is still challenging when using the traditional methods of cold calling and sending out printed resumes.”Some of the

Skip to main content LIVE TODAY This is the second major executive change announced this month at the nation's second largest auto retailer. Thomas Szlosek/LinkedIn photo Thomas Szlosek AutoNation Inc. has hired a new CFO in what is the auto retailer's second major executive change within the last few weeks. Thomas Szlosek, 59, an executive from outside the auto industry, will start by Aug. 7, the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., company announced Tuesday. He replaces Joe Lower, who come August will move to a newly created role at the company overseeing "business transformation initiatives," AutoNation said. Lower was named CFO in late 2019 after working in that role at office-supplies company Office Depot. "I am excited to welcome a best-in-class Fortune 500 CFO and business leader like Tom to the AutoNation team," AutoNation CEO Mike Manley said in a statement. "He has delivered outstanding results across multiple industries." Szlosek since December 2018 has been CFO of Avantor Inc., a products and services company focused on biopharmaceuticals, health care, education and government, advanced technologies and applied materials. He also has CFO experience at Honeywell International, where AutoNation said he executed $8 billion in acquisitions. Szlosek will report to Manley and focus on

By Divyanshi Sharma: When LinkedIn, the platform that helps people find jobs, announced that it will also be hopping on the layoff bandwagon, we were all left surprised. The company decided to fire more than 700 employees in order to cut down costs, much like other tech companies. As per reports, the latest round of layoffs majorly impacted people from the sales, operations and support teams. Not only did the company laid off employees, it also revoked some job offers.Ever since news of LinkedIn layoffs has surfaced, impacted people have shared their side of the story on the job-search platform. One such ex-employee naratted that receiving the mail informing him about his layoff was 'tough and shocking'. However, the ex-LinkedIn executive maintains a positive outlook on the situation and is wondering what will come next for him. Ex-LinkedIn employee says what's next?The former LinkedIn employee opened up about his story after a week of finding out that he was being given the pink slip. In his LinkedIn post, he wrote, "Last week, I found out that my role was eliminated as a part of LinkedIn's restructure that affected 700+ employees. Receiving that email was tough and quite shocking, but life

Saying "sorry" for things that don't merit an apology often stems from a desire to show respect, gain external validation or avoid conflict. And while it may seem harmless, it could be detrimental to your reputation. Apologizing too much projects a lack conviction in your opinions, which may cause others to question your credibility, making you appear weak and insecure. It can also diminish the impact of a genuine apology in the future.As a behavioral scientist and Harvard-trained leadership coach, I always encourage people to shift their language from apology to appreciation. By expressing gratitude, you leave a more positive impression.Here are five "sorry" phrases to drop, and what to say instead:1. "I'm sorry that you have to help me so much."When you offer an apology for requiring someone's time, it can imply that the act of helping you is a burden or inconvenience. This could make them less willing to help again later on.What to say instead: Acknowledge the person's contributions and highlight the positive impact of their actions."I appreciate you taking the time to give feedback.""Your support means a lot to me. I couldn't have finished the project without you."2. "I'm sorry if I'm talking too much."Apologizing for

15 Tips for Attracting Followers to Your LinkedIn Page in 2023 In this fast-paced digital era, building a strong online presence is crucial for any business or professional. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a marketer, or a business owner, attracting followers to your LinkedIn page can significantly enhance your reach and visibility. In this blog post, we’ll explore practical tips and techniques to boost your follower count and maximize your impact on LinkedIn. From being findable and sticky to being consistent and engaging, we’ll provide you with valuable strategies for success. We’ll also delve into intermediate and advanced tips such as employee involvement, engaging with thought leaders, coordinating with influencers, and analyzing competitors’ pages. Additionally, we’ll discuss the importance of the SMM panel and its contribution to your LinkedIn success. Get ready to elevate your LinkedIn game and make 2023 the year of LinkedIn success!Tip #1: Be findableDraw traffic from outside LinkedIn: To attract new followers, it’s crucial to make your LinkedIn page easily discoverable. Optimize your profile with relevant keywords, include a compelling headline, and customize your URL. Promote your LinkedIn page on other platforms, such as your website, blog, or email signature, to draw traffic from outside LinkedIn.Tip #2: Be stickyStay on-brand:

It seems the days of cold calls and 30-second pitches are over—the time of the direct message (DM) is upon us. Hard sells have long been a favorite of the budding entrepreneur—spam calls are a tactic used by the likes of Tesla’s Elon Musk and Apple’s Steve Jobs. Famously Jobs, aged 12, called Hewlett-Packard’s co-founder Bill Hewlett to request some leftover electronic parts. Years later Hewlett offered him an internship. But the cold call has since morphed into sliding into someone’s inbox instead of their voicemail. It’s a tool which is working not only for career help but also investments. Billionaire investor and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has invested in two companies that sent him cold emails. But it’s not just investments that have arisen out of the lowly DM. Shoot your shot If it weren’t for a DM, ESPN audiences wouldn’t be used to seeing anchor Max McGee on their screens. The SportsCenter host told Fortune he reached out to an executive at the network in late 2021 and at the time was working at CBS Baltimore. McGee sent the executive a number of YouTube links to his work and a brief message saying if the network was

Home News Computing (Image credit: wk1003mike / Shutterstock ) Scams originating on LinkedIn are getting more dangerous, and also more common, meaning businesses need to ensure they are staying protected online, a new report has claimed.Research by NordLayer found more than half of US-based businesses (52%) has aleady experienced at least one scam on LinkedIn in 2023.Most of the time, the threat actors would find a person working at the target company, send them a friend request, followed by an instant message on the platform. The message would carry a suspicious link that would either serve to steal sensitive information from the victim, or install a piece of malware that would grant the attackers access to the corporate network.Tarnished reputationThe result of successful attacks is similar most of the time, with businesses fighting to save their damaged reputation (48%). Big businesses seem to be the most popular targets, as the report states that almost two-thirds (65%) of big US companies experienced at least one attack this year. However, that doesn’t mean smaller businesses get a free pass - 58% of medium and 31% of small companies suffered at least one attack themselves. But these businesses aren’t just victims because they’re targeted -