Author: Christopher Palma

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide ban on Red 3, a synthetic dye that has been linked to cancer in animal studies. This decision marks a milestone for consumer advocacy groups and lawmakers who have long called for stricter regulations on food additives. What is

With just days remaining, TikTok is on the brink of a U.S. ban. If the Supreme Court rejects any final efforts to keep it alive, on Jan. 19, the app will be blocked. Lawmakers are already guiding tech firms on how to remove it from app stores, preparing for its

Anyone who has been on the job-hunting side of an interview table (or Zoom call) knows the distinct feeling of wondering what the heck the hiring manager wants. What are they thinking? What skills do they really want in the best candidate for this role? In decades past, responses from

At its heart, the movie Wicked is a story about marginalization and allyship. This really isn’t much of a surprise, considering the book was written by a gay man (Gregory Maguire), the musical was written by Winnie Holzman and composed by Stephen Schwartz, both of whom are Jewish, and most

Meta is cutting approximately 5% of its workforce, impacting over 3,000 employees, as part of a strategic shift toward focusing on artificial intelligence and smart technology. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced this week in an internal memo to employees that the company will “move out low-performers” and incessantly focus on growth. 

In today’s digital world, social media has evolved beyond personal sharing; it’s become a powerful tool for career development. And with 74 percent of hiring managers admitting to screening candidates’ social media accounts, managing your online presence is more important than ever.  Whether you’re starting out or looking to advance,

The DISC assessment is a popular and powerful behavioral profiling tool designed to improve workplace relationships and communication. Among the four personality types identified in the DISC model—Dominance (D), Influence (I), Steadiness (S) and Conscientiousness (C)—the dominant personality stands out for its decisive, results-oriented nature. Understanding how to effectively communicate

Could you get a raise next year—even if your employer doesn’t give you one? Maybe. If you’re on track to earn the same amount in 2025, you may see more in your paycheck thanks to adjustments to your taxes. In October 2024, the IRS released its tax law adjustments for

Chatting with David Paul Kirkpatrick is similar to being captivated by a bingeable Netflix series. It doesn’t matter if you’re sipping cappuccino across from him in a café or perched in a tiny virtual Zoom square, the entertainment value is always bubbling under the surface, waiting for an opportunity to

Who are you anyway—and what is your brand? What does it stand for? You might know, but does the rest of the world? Building your brand and communicating it to others doesn’t happen by accident—and it sure doesn’t happen overnight. Knowing this, personal branding expert Gary Vaynerchuk took to LinkedIn