Jumprope integration to make LinkedIn profiles more creative
As part of its growing focus on video content and professional learning resources, LinkedIn has acquired popular βhow-toβ app Jumprope. Creative tools on the platform are now set for a serious upgrade. In the search for ways to vary up the content of career-minded folk, LinkedIn has joined forces with...
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Worldβs largest four-day week trials an βoverwhelming successβ
Trials of a four-day week in Iceland saw increased productivity and well-being of workers, and hints at the future potential of reduced hours. A four-day week sounds pretty appealing. Iβm sure one day less of Zoom calls, busy commutes, and annoying co-workers is something of a fantasy for most. Now, thanks to...
Gen Z are applying to jobs through βTikTok Resumesβ
In its latest effort to connect brands and creators, TikTok is piloting a new job recruitment feature called βTikTok Resumes.β Applications are about to get a whole lot more creative. If youβve been looking for a way to get creative within job applications β beyond turning your skills into arbitrary...
Nvidiaβs Canvas app could speed up creative process for artists
A new Nvidia AI tool called βCanvasβ allows users to create complex landscape art using a few doodled brush strokes, potentially changing the creative process for millions of artists. Remember watching the special feature clips on animated movie DVDs in the noughties and noticing all of the cool concept...
Gen Z βmost problem-solving generation everβ survey finds
A new survey by EY Ripples and JA Worldwide asked 6,000 Gen Z participants how theyβd reframe business and education. The results indicate an optimistic and pro-active generation entering the work force. When trying to understand different generations of employees and workers, it can be difficult to know what...
Gen Z are learning the stock market game through social media
According to new data, 41% of all Gen Z investors educated themselves on the stock market and cryptocurrency through social media - predominantly TikTok and Instagram. It appears the meme-stock mania is no short lived thing, and Gen Z intend to mix it with Wall Street suits for the foreseeable...
Wajve aims to become the one-stop financial app for Gen Z
Berlin-based start-up, Wajve, is striving to build a one-stop app for Gen Zers to manage their finances and learn the nuances of banking through guides and live advice. Modern day banking is undeniably all about convenience, certainly when talking to young people. Over the last decade, trips to physical banking branches have given way to companion apps and instant transactions. Similarly, keeping track of what we spend is split between...
Student-run CSRN launches First Steps Programme
Bristol-based CSRN has announced a new pilot scheme to help sixth form students get a taste of the consultancy industry, offering project opportunities with social change organisations. Are you interested in consultancy and looking for new connections and opportunities to get a foot through the door in a tough industry? Bristolβs CSRN organisation took that phrase quite literally with its new βFirst Steps Programmeβ, an initiative organised with consultancy company Q5....
What you need to know about Earth Action Hubβs climate event
Earth Action Hub is striving to build a global online community of changemakers focused of forming climate change solutions, and it wants you at its inaugural event. Calling self-proclaimed changemakers of all ages and backgrounds, Earth Action Hub is launching its inaugural event EAH2021 later this week. Weβre all determined to play our part in whatβs being described as a βdecade of actionβ for climate change solutions, but finding the inspiration...
Why you need to know about ClimateScience Olympiad
ClimateScience Olympiad is in search of brand new climate change solutions and is offering $10,000 USD to the best entries. Reckon youβve got the brain power to get involved? Fancy yourself an academic whiz kid? Do you have the answers to our pressing climate crisis questions and problems? If youβre confident youβve got a bright sustainability idea that needs hearing, youβll want to check out ClimateScience Olympiad, a brand new...