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Indeed Chief Revenue Officer Maggie Hulce and Indra Nooyi, former Chair and CEO of PepsiCo, tackle how to build a business today that thrives in the world of tomorrow.

Key Takeaways

• Encourage your employees to be curious and to embrace the AI journey.
• Treat each person as an individual talent and a citizen of the community.
• Cultivate your talent in a deliberate, organized and systematic way; allow people to become the best versions of themselves.

Indra Nooyi tells it like it is about AI: “Instead of saying, ‘Oh my God, ChatGPT is coming! Is my job going away?’ you need to look at ChatGPT and say, ‘This is so exciting, it will augment what I’m doing and allow me to do more,’” said the former Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo — and one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. “Go along on the journey with these new tools, because your job will go away if you keep wringing your hands.” 

For decades, Nooyi has navigated economic uncertainty, adapted to technological changes and embraced the importance of innovative thinking. With a motto of “do well by doing good,” Nooyi sat down at Indeed FutureWorks 2024 with Indeed Chief Revenue Office Maggie Hulce to discuss how leaders can build a business today that thrives in the world of tomorrow. 

Continue Reading: https://www.indeed.com/lead/the-only-constant-is-change

We’ve told you in the past how wellbeing at work makes business sense (and we have the data to prove it). But don’t just take our (and our Oxford research partners’) word for it. Here’s how public companies hiring on Indeed are prioritizing work wellbeing — and outperforming leading stock indices.

Key Takeaways

• Globally, only 22% of Indeed survey respondents say they’re thriving at work.
• Social factors are the most influential drivers of one’s sense of wellbeing at work.
• Indeed’s new Work Wellbeing 100 demonstrates that companies with higher work wellbeing collectively outperform stock market benchmarks.

What do H&R Block, Delta Air Lines, L3Harris, Accenture and Nike have in common? In addition to their global reach, as well as leading their industries in revenue generation and market capitalization, these companies are leaders in work wellbeing — which has landed them in the top five of Indeed’s new Work Wellbeing 100. 

Here’s a quick overview of the Work Wellbeing 100 index, along with new data that shows the current state of wellbeing at work — plus strategies for what your company can do to improve its Work Wellbeing Score.

What Is the Work Wellbeing 100? 

Since 2019, Indeed has partnered with leading experts at the University of Oxford to collect data on how employees feel at work, resulting in defined criteria for measuring work wellbeing: happiness, purpose, stress and satisfaction. 

Additionally, Indeed measures what influences wellbeing, including foundational, social and growth needs. Wellbeing data collection spans 19 countries and is publicly available on company pages in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., where Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Score has launched. 

Continue Reading: https://www.indeed.com/lead/what-does-work-wellbeing-have-to-do-with-business-success-everything?co=US

According to LinkedIn research, nearly three in five (58%) people worldwide plan to look for a job this year. Yet half are frustrated by the job search, reporting that it has become more complex over the last 12 months. The most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report revealed that more than 6.8 million Americans are unemployed, with just over 20% looking for work for 27 weeks or more. Not surprisingly, many job seekers are turning to AI cover letter generators to accelerate their job search.

A compelling cover letter can make all the difference in landing an interview. According to a Resume Genius survey, 94% of hiring managers think cover letters are influential when deciding whom to interview, with 83% reading most of the cover letters they receive. AI cover letter generators save valuable time while improving the quality of applications.

But is it acceptable to use these tools when writing a cover letter? And how can you leverage AI cover letter generators effectively? Let’s explore the pros and cons along with 10 cutting-edge platforms to speed up your job search.

Is It Acceptable to Use AI Cover Letter Generators?

Yes—with caveats. Using AI cover letter generators to help draft applications is increasingly common and accepted in most industries. However, these tools should serve as your assistant, not your replacement. Hiring managers seek authentic candidates who can articulate their fit for the role. Most successful job seekers use AI cover letter generators as a starting point so they can then personalize the document to showcase their qualifications. This approach maintains authenticity while leveraging the efficiency of AI.

The Pros and Cons of Using AI Cover Letter Generators

Using AI cover letter generators offers significant advantages. These platforms can analyze job descriptions to identify key skills and requirements, ensuring your letter addresses employers’ needs. AI cover letter generators save considerable time, especially when applying to multiple positions. They can also help overcome writer’s block by providing a structured starting point.

Continue Reading: https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinecastrillon/2025/03/07/10-must-try-ai-cover-letter-generators-to-boost-your-job-search/

You’ve spent months focused on your job search. After six rounds of interviews at your dream company, the email lands in your inbox, “We’ve decided to move forward with another candidate.” Your stomach drops. You might even be ghosted after a job interview. If you’ve experienced either of these scenarios, you’re not alone.

According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, you have a 30% chance of getting a job offer when you apply for between 21 and 80 jobs. Based on the statistics, rejection is inevitable for every job seeker. While that “thanks, but no thanks” message can feel disheartening, there are ways to transform those setbacks into future success. What matters isn’t avoiding job search rejection but developing a toolkit to process it productively so you can emerge stronger from each experience.

Why Job Search Rejection Happens

When you receive a rejection, the first instinct is to analyze what went wrong, but the reasons aren’t always clear or within your control. Sometimes, another candidate simply brings different qualities to the table, or companies discover that they need critical soft skills they hadn’t initially identified. Cultural fit also plays a crucial role. If a company values consensus-driven decision-making but you thrive as an independent contributor, the disconnect might override your technical qualifications. External factors can also drive job search rejection. For example, companies frequently adjust job scopes, implement hiring freezes, or shift priorities due to reorganizations or economic uncertainty.

Continue Reading: https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinecastrillon/2025/02/27/5-strategies-to-use-job-search-rejection-to-your-advantage/

In school, work, and daily life, we may encounter people who seem to have it all together. They are productive, stress-free, high achievers. But chances are, they were not born that way. Managing, organizing, and distributing time are skills that we can learn. Doing so can help you control your time and promote overall satisfaction.

Explore some tips and methods that can help you harness your time for better well-being.

What is time management?

Time management is the process of consciously planning and controlling time spent on specific tasks to increase how efficient you are. You may be familiar with setting deadlines, writing to-do lists, and giving yourself small rewards for accomplishing certain activities.

Motivating ourselves is a core part of time management—and it takes a bit of effort not only to motivate yourself but to cultivate good habits to work and live more efficiently.

To develop good routines and habits, you can start by knowing what strategies and best practices are out there. You can experiment with them in your own life to see what works for you.

Continue Reading: https://www.coursera.org/articles/time-management

Employees want freedom first, and then money. That’s according to Randstad’s 2025 Workmonitor report. For the first time since the Netherlands-based staffing firm began conducting the global survey in 2003, it found that work-life balance has surpassed pay as the top priority for employees, including those in North America. 

The report indicates that 79 percent of employees are happy with the work-life balance they currently have—but as employers call workers back to the office, such widespread satisfaction may be in jeopardy.

Continue Reading: https://www.inc.com/emilymccraryruizesparza/employees-choose-work-life-balance-over-pay-survey/91109002

Imagine opening your email and finding a subject line that reads, “You’ve been fired.”

It’s the kind of email no employee ever wants to see—punishment, apparently, for complaining about stress at work.

The message came from Yes Madam, a beauty and wellness platform in India, and spread like wildfire. Outrage erupted as people shared screenshots, condemning the company’s callous approach. But here’s the twist: the email wasn’t real. It was a marketing stunt, the company later explained, meant to “raise awareness” about the importance of mental health. Their solution? Giving employees a day off and a spa voucher.

If the backlash was swift, it was also deserved. Instead of sparking dialogue about workplace stress, the stunt felt performative and hollow. What should have been an opportunity to build trust and show genuine care ended up eroding both. The problem wasn’t just the content—it was the lack of authenticity. In an effort to appear thoughtful, the company managed to alienate the very people it claimed to support.

This story highlights a growing challenge for leaders and organizations everywhere: in an era where employees and customers demand transparency, connection, sincerity, and kindness, how do we communicate in ways that are genuinely real and human? As we rethink how to engage and build trust, we need to embrace new ways of showing up authentically in our communication. Best practice communication tools—mass emails, scripted memos, and formal announcements—no longer resonate the way they once did.

While best practices are rooted in what worked in the past, next practices focus on what’s needed for the future. In an increasingly digital, distributed, and asynchronous world, authentic communication is the ultimate next practice. Whether it’s a CEO addressing employees, a team leader sharing updates, or a professional building their network, success today depends on our ability to show up as real people—not faceless corporate personas.

Continue Reading: https://www.forbes.com/sites/niritcohen/2024/12/29/want-to-get-noticed-use-video-on-social-and-build-real-connections/?ss=futureofwork

Inside the high-stakes job interview, finding confidence under pressure can be tough. As you probably already know, it’s taking longer for out-of-work Americans to find new jobs, according to CBS News, even though overall unemployment is low. When your career is on the line, tension mounts. Especially when interviews are scarce. Your job interview conversation, if you’ve been lucky enough to get one, can shape your future. That fact can be a source of stress, nervousness, and worry. When it’s time to take your shot, how can you make sure you don’t blow it?

Confidence Under Pressure: When Business Gets Personal

My dad was a field-goal kicker at Indiana University. He would be called on to kick the winning field goal in the final seconds of a game. I asked him how he dealt with the pressure. “What was going through your mind, dad?” I asked him. “Were you visualizing a positive outcome, or remembering what your coach had told you? Were you working hard to believe in yourself, or were you thinking about how you missed a field goal in practice, or what exactly?”

I’ve never forgotten his answer. “You know exactly what I was thinking,” he told me. “Keep your eye on the ball.”

Continue Reading: https://www.forbes.com/sites/chriswestfall/2024/12/30/career-coachs-top-5-tips-for-job-interview-confidence-under-pressure/?ss=futureofwork

Job searching is a grind. And the longer you’re at it, the worse it seems to get. It can be so discouraging to put yourself out there and get rejected over and over again or be met with radio silence.

But rather than keeping your head down and sending out another flurry of applications, you may benefit from taking a step back and considering why you’re not getting the results you want. What’s the real issue keeping you from landing your next gig? Accurately diagnosing the problem now will save you time in the long run.

Here are 15 reasons you might not be getting hired and how you can fix them—broken down by when in the job search you’re running into trouble.

If You’re Not Getting Callbacks or Interviews

1. Your Resume and/or Cover Letter Isn’t Tailored to the Job

If you’ve submitted a whole slew of applications and haven’t heard back from more than a handful, a likely culprit could be that you’re sending out the same generic resume and cover letter each time without changing how you present your experience to match the job.

Employers are looking for someone who matches their job description—and since they’re probably getting hundreds of applicants for each open job, they’re not going to do the extra work to figure out how you measure up. You have to be sure to tell anyone reading your application how you’re suited for the role by tailoring your resume and cover letter. That means figuring out what skills and experience they want and then highlighting them in the form of accomplishments in your materials. You don’t necessarily have to do this for every single role. But at the very least you should tailor your application for every type of role—for example, you might have a software engineering resume and cover letter and a different product management resume and cover letter—as well as individual roles you’re especially interested in.

Continue Reading: https://www.themuse.com/advice/why-cant-i-get-a-job-reasons-tips

Whether you are looking for a new job or hoping to get a promotion, it’s critical to have a resume that best represents you. Your resume is a hiring manager’s first impression of your skill set, experience and accomplishments. With so much riding on this document to set you apart from other applicants, it’s essential to edit your resume with careful attention. Knowing what not to put on a resume is as important as knowing what to include.

Here are 15 resume mistakes you should avoid:

• Using artificial intelligence to write your resume
• Not including a photo
• Choosing uncommon fonts
• Using complicated resume formats
• Using too much color or polarizing colors
• Writing with first-person pronouns
• Misrepresenting employment dates
• Including irrelevant volunteer work
• Including outdated credentials
• Listing every online class you’ve taken
• Listing irrelevant jobs
• Forgetting to proofread
• Sending the wrong document format
• Listing tasks or responsibilities instead of results
• Embellishing or lying

Using Artificial Intelligence to Write Your Resume

Hiring managers and recruiters can tell when a resume has been created solely using artificial intelligence tools, and they don’t like it. This will hurt your chances of getting an interview, and your resume will likely end up in the trash. Instead of using AI to create your resume from scratch, use it as a resource to help you tailor and refine your resume to the position for which you are applying. For example, you might copy and paste the job description and your resume, then ask the AI program to identify keywords in the job description that are missing from your resume.

Continue Reading: https://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/articles/resume-mistakes-to-avoid