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I tried the popular Pomodoro technique to improve my productivity, but it just made it worse — here's why

The 25-minute work intervals and five-minute breaks made it harder to get in the zone and took longer to get things done, says Jen Glantz.

More tech workers are raising their salaries by as much as 30% by using anonymous salary websites like Levels.fyi and Glassdoor

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There's no 'right answer' on hybrid working, leaders at world's top staffing firms warn

One size won't fit all, and hybrid work isn't the same as flexibility, leaders from the Adecco Group and ManpowerGroup told Insider in Davos.

E-bike subscription startup GetHenry jumped on the pandemic boom for food and grocery delivery. Check out the 10-slide pitch deck it used to raise $17.4 million.

The German business offers an e-bike subscription service and has raised the fresh funds through a mix of debt and equity.

The wild life of billionaire Twitter founder and 'Block Head' Jack Dorsey, who's officially left the social network's board, eats one meal a day, and takes ice baths

Jack Dorsey, famous for his unusual life of luxury, stepped down as Twitter CEO in 2021 but continues to lead Block as its "Block Head."

A stock-picking expert shares 7 fallen-star names forecast to rocket by up to 135% when bullishness returns to Wall Street

An investing experts reveals a list of fallen-star companies forecast to rocket by up to 135% when bullishness returns to Wall Street.

5 important things to consider before retiring early, according to a financial planner

Financial planner Jovan Johnson says it's important to think about what you'll do with your free time, especially since your peers will be working.

Investors, customers, and workers are fed up with delivery apps

Uber, DoorDash, Instacart, and other gig economy companies spent years burning cash, customers, and workers. Now they're getting their just desserts.

I'm a Silicon Valley recruiter. The best job candidates don't bring up salary data when negotiating — here's what they do instead.

Saying "based on my market research" signals that you don't understand how salary negotiations work, according to executive recruiter Rob Cancilla.

Founder Finances: See the $2,000 monthly budget an entrepreneur uses to grow her clothing side-hustle.

The founder of luxury loungewear company Noite Rose has hit nearly $25,000 in lifetime sales since she launched the business in 2021.

I'm a woman and drive for Uber and Lyft. I've made $50,000 in a year and never felt unsafe, despite a lot of drunk passengers.

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I tried the popular Pomodoro technique to improve my productivity, but it just made it worse — here's why

I tried the popular Pomodoro technique to improve my productivity, but it just made it worse — here's why

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More tech workers are raising their salaries by as much as 30% by using anonymous salary websites like Levels.fyi and Glassdoor

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There's no 'right answer' on hybrid working, leaders at world's top staffing firms warn

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E-bike subscription startup GetHenry jumped on the pandemic boom for food and grocery delivery. Check out the 10-slide pitch deck it used to raise $17.4 million.

READ MORE

The wild life of billionaire Twitter founder and 'Block Head' Jack Dorsey, who's officially left the social network's board, eats one meal a day, and takes ice baths

READ MORE

A stock-picking expert shares 7 fallen-star names forecast to rocket by up to 135% when bullishness returns to Wall Street

READ MORE

5 important things to consider before retiring early, according to a financial planner

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Investors, customers, and workers are fed up with delivery apps

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I'm a Silicon Valley recruiter. The best job candidates don't bring up salary data when negotiating — here's what they do instead.

READ MORE

Founder Finances: See the $2,000 monthly budget an entrepreneur uses to grow her clothing side-hustle.

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