Author: Christopher Palma

AI was supposed to streamline hiring, but has it done the opposite? A global study led by Columbia Business School professors suggests that artificial intelligence is blurring the lines between skilled and unskilled candidates, leaving recruiters struggling to make the right choices.  AI has become a core hiring tool in

Robert Pirosh was a well-to-do copywriter in a New York-based advertising agency when he decided to reinvent his career and become a screenwriter. The year was 1934. Pirosh left his job, went to Hollywood and eventually landed a role as a junior writer at MGM. Fifteen years later, he’d won

When you hear about a party with a bunch of 20- and 30-somethings, you probably don’t picture it involving homework. But having been to two such parties, I can now confidently say that the very best gatherings do.  I am, of course, talking about PowerPoint parties. The first time I

For decades, college has been seen as the golden ticket—a guaranteed path to a good job and a stable future. But times are changing. Increasingly, families are questioning whether a four-year degree is still the best route to fulfillment and prosperity. Higher education expert Jeff Selingo, author of Who Gets

Achieving success both at work and at home can take a serious toll. If you strive to give it 100 percent in all areas of your life, the math simply doesn’t add up, and you’re likely headed toward conflict and burnout.  On average, we spend a third of our lives

They say that history repeats itself. Apparently that includes working out.   According to an internal survey of National Academy of Sports Medicine’s (NASM) top trainers, the moment is right for some good “old” fitness trends to become new again.  “Anything retro is very in right now—especially for millennials and Gen

Freelancers often hear advice about landing clients and keeping them happy, but what about when the relationship has run its course? Maybe the work isn’t aligned with your goals anymore. Maybe the pay doesn’t match the effort. Or maybe the client insists on 2 a.m. emails titled “URGENT!!!!” when it’s

If you’re contemplating a career change, you might consider adding AI to your toolbox for landing your dream job. There’s no question that AI is becoming a key player in today’s world, but job hunters may be surprised to find it can be helpful in better understanding and promoting their

Public speaking is the most common fear reported among the general population, according to multiple research studies. However, there are many reasons why public speaking is important and can help you be successful. The benefits of public speaking include the ability to boost your confidence, advance your career prospects and

Yoga, a set of physical and mental practices designed to bring harmony to the mind, body and spirit, is a powerful way to improve our physical and mental health. A discipline that originated in ancient India, yoga is all about balance—for both the body and the mind. In a yoga