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In Today's Email:
- A Casual Workplace
- Warren Buffett expects this investment holding to balloon to $200 and it’s not Apple
- AI Tool Of The Week 🤖: 15Five offers continuous performance management with regular check-ins and goal tracking for any team
- Opportunity Of The Week 💡: BCG Growing Future Leaders Internship Program 2024
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THE BIG IDEA
A Casual Workplace?
According to a recent survey, Gen Zers are making workplaces more casual, not just in what they wear, but also in their attitudes and values.
These are the survey insights:
- 75% of workers believe workplaces have become less formal
- 63% think this shift is positive and boosts productivity
- Casual dressing in the workplace is also on the rise
Why is this happening?
Gen Zers are redefining what professionalism means by focusing more on inclusiveness and authenticity. Moreover, because businesses want to stay competitive by attracting top talent, they are easily adapting to these changes.
The importance of business-casual dress codes in job postings has significantly dropped. In fact, most people agreed they would take a pay cut to have a flexible dress code.
A while back, this handler received a lot of backlash over a post about a Gen Z employee at his workplace; the majority supported the Gen Z individual.
In addition, compared to previous years, strict rules around mobile phone use and personal calls are loosening.
Given this shift, the big question is; How would you balance maintaining professionalism with adapting to modern expectations at your company?
Challenge Of The Week 🎯
Are you aware that the green colour in plants is known to have a calming effect and helps alleviate stress and anxiety?
So, next time you’re feeling stressed, consider bringing a bit of the outdoors inside.
Learn From The Best ✍️
20 of the sharpest AI product builders and investors revealed the most counterintuitive and surprising things they’ve learned about building AI products.
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HR Insights Featuring HR Digest
How Do You Feel About CVS’ AI “Lie Detector” Interview Process?
CVS’ use of an AI “lie detector” during the interview process has landed the company in hot water after a candidate sued them for using the AI tool without providing the option to opt-out.
The plaintiff took CVS Health Corporation and CVS Pharmacy, Inc. to court after he was not provided the option to refuse the use of the HireVue video interview technology or Affectiva’s artificial intelligence analysis program when he interviewed for a position with the organization in 2021.
Meme Of The Week 😂
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Where You Should Be 🌍
11th Angel Fair Africa (AFA@11)
The 11th Angel Fair Africa (AFA@11) will be held in Nairobi from November 7-8, 2024.
This event will be hosted by Chanzo Capital, to connect African entrepreneurs with investors. Dr James Mworia will keynote the 11th Angel Fair Africa.
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Recommended Read 📚
Is your business a good idea or is everyone lying to you? How can you avoid biased feedback? How can you write an email that makes people want to talk to you? It’s all in here.
Roundtable 🔄
Workplace Culture 👥
Investing News & Opportunities 💰
- Jeff Bezos lost $15.2 billion on Friday, triggering a $134 billion slump among the world's 500 richest people
- European tech stocks also fell to their lowest level in over six months on Friday
- Warren Buffett expects this investment holding to balloon to $200 and it’s not Apple
There’s More To Being A Leader🎖️
- How to get your employees back in the office
- What to look out for in different stages of your Startup
- 7 skills used by effective team leaders in the workplace
- A top guide to resource management
- AI Tool of the Week 🤖: 15Five offers continuous performance management with regular check-ins and goal tracking for any team
- Opportunity Of The Week 💡: BCG Growing Future Leaders Internship Program 2024
Pro Tip To Take You Through The Week🌟
What’s Happening? 🤷♂️
While you were away at work, these 5 things happened:
- Flutterwave was granted an enhanced PSP license by the Bank of Ghana
- Qantas will cut the exit package for its former CEO due to recent scandals and legal issues
- Google stunned Silicon Valley on Friday with this news
- Nigeria’s next IPO
- Elon Musk's X has sued ad industry group GARM
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Written by Onekpe Regina
Edited by Oluwaseye Adesina
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