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Millions of people are taking online courses to level up their goal-setting, communication and technical skills this year, according to LinkedIn Learning, which recently released its top 20 most popular classes of 2022 so far.The e-learning platform says some 7.3 million people have tuned into the top classes on the site — nearly double the audience during the same time period last year.The most popular course, a 34-minute series on goal-setting taught by Google people development expert Jessie Withers, teaches learners how to set and reach strategic objectives with their teams — an important skillset at any time but perhaps even more so as companies respond to mounting economic pressures.Interest in e-learning spiked during Covid with people stuck at home, and it remains high. According to LinkedIn Learning user data, users are logging on in droves to learn both soft skills (especially around communication and teamwork) and technical ones (like Excel, Python and SQL). Notably, economists say some of the most "recession-proof" skills include communication, flexibility and project management.LinkedIn Learning is making its top 20 most popular courses of the year free to access through Aug. 31. Here's what's available:1. Goal Setting: Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)Instructor: Jessie WithersCourse description: Understand the…

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New You can now listen to Insurance Journal articles!North Koreans are plagiarizing online resumes and pretending to be from other countries to get remote work at cryptocurrency firms to aid illicit money-raising efforts for the government, cybersecurity researchers say, following a U.S. warning on a similar scheme in May. The fraudsters lift details they find on legitimate profiles on LinkedIn and Indeed for their resumes to get work at U.S. cryptocurrency firms, according to security researchers at Mandiant Inc. One applicant identified by Mandiant on July 14 claimed to be an “innovative and strategic thinking professional” in the tech industry and an experienced software developer. “The world will see the great result from my hands,” the job seeker added in a cover letter. Nearly identical language was found in another user’s profile. The evidence detected by Mandiant reinforces allegations made by the U.S. government in May. The U.S. warned that North Korean IT workers are trying to obtain freelance employment abroad while posing as non-North Korean nationals, in part to raise money for government weapons development programs. The IT workers claim to have the kinds of skills necessary for complex work like mobile app development, building virtual currency exchanges and…

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev said Tuesday in a press release that the fintech company will reduce its headcount by approximately 23%.The layoffs will be primarily in operations, marketing and program management. In the release, Tenev blamed "deterioration of the macro environment, with inflation at 40-year highs accompanied by a broad crypto market crash."Robinhood laid off 9% of its workforce in April."I want to acknowledge how unsettling these types of changes are," Tenev said.The Robinhood website home screen on a smartphone.Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesIn the release, Tenev said the company would flatten its organizational structure to give new general managers broad responsibility for its businesses. He also said that affected employees would receive an email and a Slack message letting them know if they were being let go or still had a job, immediately after an all-hands meeting held on Tuesday.The company also released its earnings report for the second quarter, one day earlier than expected. Here's how it did.Revenue: $318 million vs. $321 million estimated, according to RefinitivLoss: 34 cents per share vs. 37 cents estimated, according to RefinitivRobinhood's total net revenue of $318 million was up from $299 million in the first quarter, thanks to an…

Specialisation Employee engagement 70% of B2B marketers make decisions on LinkedIn and the impact of key employees not using the platform can result in loss of business visibility, market awareness and sales enquiries With 830 million worldwide users, LinkedIn is quickly becoming a serious resource for selling and networking. Sue Parker, a leading career, recruitment, and LinkedIn strategist told HRD that “social selling” and “online networking” are now a key part of business development. Parker believes that organisations need to include LinkedIn usage and expectations into job descriptions and terms of employment as the platform is now a critical tool for a wide range of sectors. She said 70% of B2B marketers make decisions on LinkedIn and the impact of key employees not using the platform can result in loss of business visibility, market awareness and sales enquiries. “We’re talking commercial visibility, influence, impact, connectivity, networking, if you’re not on LinkedIn, you’re losing credibility. Particularly over the last 5 years, LinkedIn has become a critical need for many roles because it’s a go to resource for B2B marketing for sales, PR and networking,” said Parker. 12.7 million (47%) of Australian’s and 2.4 million (48%) Kiwi’s use the workplace networking platform…

Apna (1826169D IN) ‘s is India leading networking and jobs platform primarily targeted towards the +250 million grey and blue collared workers, who usually are not on Linkedin. Channel feedback is mixed, Apna is not the only platform of choice. Community initiatives and vernacular interface are key differentiators along with simplicity. Profitability could remain a challenge, Monetisation is work in progress. The model is interesting, but making money off the bottom of the pyramid has never been easy. India Independent Insight • Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist • (Opens in a new window) ⧉Get Straight to the Source on SmartkarmaSmartkarma supports the world’s leading investors with high-quality, timely, and actionable Insights. Subscribe now for unlimited access, or request a demo below.

by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, 8 hours ago Shopify CEO and co-founder Tobias Lütke miscalculated the company growth and last week laid off about 1,000 employees. Many of those employees worked in the company’s search engine optimization (SEO) department.“Before the pandemic, ecommerce growth had been steady and predictable,” he wrote in a blog post on the company’s website.Rapid hiring to accommodate increased ecommerce shopping trends does not typically work.Based on company data, Lütke placed a bet on growth as a new normal. “We bet that the channel mix, the share of dollars that travel through ecommerce rather than physical retail, would permanently leap ahead by 5 or even 10 years.”The bet did not pay off.The sales mix reverted to roughly where the pre-Covid data suggested — growing steadily, but not leaping five years ahead, and as a result, he wrote, “we have to say goodbye to some of you today and I’m deeply sorry for that.”advertisementadvertisementOne of the casualties resulting from his failed prediction was the layoff of many employees within SEO, such as Kevin Indig, according to the former Shopify SEO director. He is known in the industry for his SEO and marketing skills with 5,4011 interactions and…

Published on Aug 01, 2022 04:28 PM IST The LinkedIn post that has gone viral puts forth a KFC delivery executive's struggle from Pakistan, who is juggling between her job and education.  The story of a KFC delivery executive from Pakistan is earning praise online. (LinkedIn/Fizza Ijaz) A KFC delivery executive from our neighbouring country, Pakistan, is earning praise online for juggling multiple roles. Her story, shared on LinkedIn, outlines her hard work, dedication and perseverance to make her dreams come true. The inspirational story has gone viral and has become the netizens' favourite. The now-viral story is of Meerab, who works as a delivery executive with fast food company KFC. Meerab's story was shared on LinkedIn by Fizza Ijaz, the Global Brand Lead at Unilever. It all started when Fizza Ijaz ordered food from KFC in Lahore and received a call from a female delivery executive. "I got so excited that I stood outside the gate to receive her, and we (my friends and I) spoke to her for a good 10 minutes about many things, including her pursuits, passion and bike riding skills," wrote an elated Ijaz. According to the LinkedIn post, Meerab hails from Lahore's Youhanabad and is…

In his recently released book "Plays Well with Others: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Relationships Is (Mostly) Wrong, author Eric Barker examines the relationships we have with our bosses, romantic partners, and even ourselves.He also explores the precariousness of friendships—the relationships that are usually lower on the figurative totem pole."Don't show up for work, and you know your boss will fire you," he writes. "But what calls for the ending of a friendship is often idiosyncratic. Without institutional obligations, the upkeep friendships require must be very deliberate."But friendships are scientifically proven to improve almost every relationship and experience in your life, according to research Barker compiled in his book.Without institutional obligations, the upkeep friendships require must be very deliberate.Eric BarkerAuthor of 'Plays Well With Others'Those who had five or more friends with whom they could talk about their troubles were 60% happier than those with less than five friends, one study he cites says.Here's how friendships can affect your marriage, your job, and even your health, according to Barker's research.A deep friendship with your spouse increases marital satisfactionIf you want a happy marriage, creating a solid friendship first is crucial.Studies have shown that being friends with…

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