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...
Back in 2014, Dan Jones of West Sussex, UK, stumbled upon Udemy in a typical fashion He’d been offering videos about hypnosis for years on YouTube, had a Facebook fan page, and was running ads, but he wasn’t making money from these activities Like others before him, Dan didn’t want to pay someone else to set...
Happy Friday, folks! Hope everyone had a great week Check out this week’s bevy of thought-provoking articles, including why you need to find more quiet time for yourself and why you should probably talk to your coworkers in person What the Gig Economy Looks Like Around the World The so-called gig economy...
You're never going to have a better shot at engaging employees than on their very first day Starting a new job is equal parts stressful and exciting New hires are anxious to make a great first impression, and their new teammates are anxious for them to hit the ground running and become part of the...
Welcome to the weekend! Here’s wishing everyone a happy Passover, Easter, or other springtime celebration, although in the US, you may be spending the next couple of days doing your taxes too… How to Evaluate, Accept, Reject, or Negotiate a Job Offer If you’re lucky enough to find yourself mulling over a...
