Black professionals are gravitating toward entrepreneurship at incredible rates, whether by launching a side hustle or leaving the traditional workforce altogether to start their own ventures. Today, LinkedIn released a new report that found 77% of Black professionals aspire to be an entrepreneur or start their own business in the next year. Other key highlights…
Some candidates just light you up. They’re socially graceful. They’re engaging on the phone or Zoom. And their references are stellar. But can that sales candidate you find so charming actually sell? And can the nursing candidate you love make all the right decisions in an emergency? One way to find out is to give…
Today, Microsoft announced Q3 FY24 Earnings. Included in the report on the financial performance were the following LinkedIn highlights: In Q3, LinkedIn’s revenue increased 10% year-over-year (9% in constant currency). We continue to combine our unique data with this new generation of AI to transform the way members learn, sell, and get hired. Features like…
If you’re looking to get ahead at work —whether that’s by getting promoted, nailing your next big presentation, or stepping up as a leader — the key could be charisma, or “rizz” as Gen Z likes to call it. For introverts and those of us who feel a little “rizz-less,” don’t despair. Charisma, The Wall Street…
Today we shared an update on how we’re starting to measure the effects of algorithmic bias across demographics on LinkedIn in the U.S. while staying true to our Responsible AI Principles, including our privacy commitments. Learn more on our Engineering Blog. Source link
Your profile picture is a key element of your LinkedIn presence. Our research shows that just having a picture makes your profile 14 times more likely to be viewed by others. That means this little round image is your first chance to make a good impression on your LinkedIn network connections — and it’s a…
Today, Microsoft announced Q4 FY24 Earnings. Included in the report on the financial performance were the following LinkedIn highlights: In Q4, LinkedIn’s revenue increased 10% year-over-year (9% in constant currency). LinkedIn continues to see accelerated member growth and record engagement. 1.5 million pieces of content are shared every minute on the platform, and video is…
What if you could wave a magic wand and suddenly show how much learning is worth? For many learning and development (L&D) professionals, this would be like finding a hidden treasure or the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Don’t get us wrong, L&D pros know how much learning is worth. But…
Today we shared in a post from Patrick Corrigan, our VP of Legal, how we are rolling out the new C2PA AI-generated content standard on the LinkedIn platform. LinkedIn members will start seeing a new icon that helps members trace the origin of AI-created media, including the source and history of the content, and whether…
“Imagine you’re a seasoned chef,” writes Psychology Today in a recent article, “tasked with judging a cooking competition. But instead of tasting the dishes, you’re only allowed to interview the contestants about their recipes. Sounds absurd, right? Yet this job interviewing process is precisely how we’ve approached the lion’s share of hiring for the past…
Today LinkedIn and Impact Media are collaborating to launch our 2024 ‘Out @ Work’ Guide to Navigating the Invisible Roadblocks of PRIDE. Making space for queer professionals in the workplace has reached major strides in recent years. Thanks to the work of incredible activists globally and equity and inclusion strategies, the conversation around queer acceptance…
1. Tell me about Pat’s role and responsibilities Start things off by giving Pat’s former manager a chance to get comfortable and start verifying what Pat has already told you. Find out Pat’s job title and responsibilities, when they worked together and for how long, and how closely they worked together. 2. Did Pat have…
To help B2B marketers reach and engage all members of the buying group and build “collective confidence,” we’re introducing: The Wire Program: With video uploads on LinkedIn increasing 45% year-over-year, we’re testing the Wire Program – a new initiative that allows brands to promote in-stream video ads alongside trusted publisher content on LinkedIn. The Wire…
Read on for a closer look at upsides of internal mobility, along with practical tips to improve internal hiring within your own organization. Nearly twice as many leadership promotions While internal mobility can include lateral job moves, it’s also highly correlated with promotions into leadership. Compared to those on the low end of the spectrum,…