Topping off the news this week is the release of Udemy’s new research report, “Workplace Confidential: The Real Story Behind Stress, Skills, and Success in America” Among other findings, our survey revealed that employees are feeling more stressed than they were a year ago and one of the top stressors is fear of...
What kind of career can a music major pursue these days It’s always been hard to support yourself as a professional musician, so you need to get creative And that’s what New Yorker Dan Gurney did, expanding his skills with help from Udemy in order to take his craft in a new direction In 2010, Dan used his...
These are tense times for American workers People are stressed about politics, personal finances, and family responsibilities, and it’s near-impossible to completely compartmentalize those things so they don’t interfere with your work productivity My company recently conducted a survey of full-time employees...
Welcome to the weekend, roundup readers! We’ve got lots of juicy content about AI, robots, and the future Check it out When Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg Sound the Same Dire Warning About Jobs, It’s Time to Listen So, what was it these two titans of industry warned 2017 grads about Yup, it’s automation...
Opportunities don't just fall into our laps, asking us simply to pick them up and run with them One of my favorite quotes, attributed to Roman philosopher Seneca, is Luck is when preparation meets opportunity Sometimes during our career journey, we may feel “stuck” in a particular role or wonder why...
How was your week Did you learn anything new We’re looking forward to celebrating a long Memorial Day weekend here, but that can’t happen till we share the week's batch of reading material Here we go Before You Agree to Take on New Work, Ask 3 Questions Sometimes, getting that dream job or plum assignment...
Udemy's relationship with the International Rescue Committee and Western Union is helping displaced people prepare for jobs and start businesses One of Udemy’s key beliefs is that the best teachers aren’t necessarily found in classrooms or even in schools That’s why our online marketplace is open to...
Happy Friday, roundup readers! We hope you enjoy this week’s batch of articles, which include advice from the world’s richest man and the story of two young prodigies who are also brothers No Such Thing as a Math Person The research has been out there for a while, yet this common misconception persists that...
Did you celebrate Teacher Appreciation Day this week Udemy sure did We’d be nowhere without the expertise and energy of instructors from around the world, and we applaud the hard work of teachers every day Catch up on this week's news roundup and then, if you haven't already, go hug a teacher! Owning Your Own...
Congrats on reaching the end of another work week! Lots of good content here for job seekers, advice for managing your emotions at work, plus a look at the humans training their eventual robot replacements And something about the star-nosed mole 6 Things New Grads Should Know Before Joining a Startup We’re...
Leaders, managers and HR all need to work together to be on the lookout for trouble and address it before it makes headlines Combating workplace harassment isn’t as simple as setting a policy and keeping your door open to employee complaints It’s something you need to stay vigilant about all the time, and if...
And just like that, it’s Friday again Read today’s roundup and learn about goal-setting, the value of a college diploma, the limits of automation, ways to stay productive during your commute, and a juicy peek inside a pricey kitchen appliance What Separates Goals We Achieve from Goals We Don’t Remember...
