What we are reading January 17, 2024
More news from the business world and things we find interesting.
Do we really live in an “age of inequality”?
Why economists are reconsidering the scale of the rise in US inequality.
Dylan Matthews
The debate about data matters.
There’s a hidden crisis hurting mid-sized companies
Many smaller private companies, termed middle-market companies, are experiencing financial peril at much higher rates than large public companies.
Noah SheidlowerYou are NOT to big to fail. Not small enough to be agile.
Instagram is cutting a level of management, allowing impacted workers to ‘reinterview’ for another role
The popular Meta app is set to let go of at least 60 workers who were technical program managers, sources tell Business Insider.
Kali HaysThe ugly reality in the technology business.
Amazon lays off hundreds in its Alexa division as it plows resources into AI
Amazon is cutting hundreds of jobs in the unit that handles its popular voice assistant Alexa as it plows more resources into AI.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]The latest in layoffs
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The S&P 500 Has Grown Top-Heavy. Here’s Why That’s a Problem. | The Motley Fool
Apple and Microsoft are doing the heavy lifting within the S&P 500 -- which could leave some investors in a tricky spot.
Jake Lerch
The power of Microsoft and Apple
Most bosses are aware of employee burnout, and they’re worried workers will fly the coop
Around 85% of bosses report some level of employee burnout, according to a recent Fiverr survey.
Burn-out is real and a threat to the business.
Preventing burnout is now the number one job for bosses. These 7 strategies can protect your teams
Protecting the bottom line means putting people first.
Burn out is a big deal for senior leadership
David Brooks and the Illuminators
“How to Know a Person” is a new book filled with timeless wisdom. It explores the art of seeing others and being deeply seen.
Bob Ewing
David Brooks looks mighty wise and insightful in his latest book.
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