The AudioBook Guide

Inevitably, China will have hiccups as it proceeds to lead the global growth of the economy. The ongoing trade wars between the U.S. and China have caused some uncertainty for the future of both countries, and the World Bank notes that in order for China's growth to be sustainable in the long term, the country will have to make some big policy changes.

Fear can create strong signals of response when we’re in emergencies – for instance, if we are caught in a fire or are being attacked.

It can also take effect when you’re faced with non-dangerous events, like exams, public speaking, a new job, a date, or even a party. It’s a natural response to a threat that can be either perceived or real. 

During the past eight months, we’ve all had to rise to the big and small challenges that shifting to remote work has thrown our way. And while it hasn’t always been easy, let’s be thankful for all that we’ve learned.

For instance, close-knit teams have learned not only how to stay connected while working apart, but also found creative ways to onboard new teammates during this time and welcome them into their culture remotely. Working parents have discovered new tools and tricks for getting work done while also playing the role of teacher. Leaders have learned how to get the best from teams all while navigating dangers such as remote work security and employee burnout.

The ongoing regulatory crackdown in the technology and education sector in China has not escaped our notice. This anxiety has spread to the wider market, and the MSCI China benchmark is down 13% in July. Large internet stocks have fallen over 20% before rebounding slightly, whilst some education stocks focusing on after-school tutoring or core-stage education have fallen by as much as 70%.

We all have peaks and valleys in our careers. Times when we hit our stride and do our best work, and times when we’re in a slump.

Many of us are worried that as we age, our physical and mental skills will decline, and we might enter into a permanent slump. But it turns out that career staying power is more about the choices we make than the age we reach.

The lines between work and home life have become increasingly blurred. Many of us are working longer hours, have been looking after children during the working day, and for many, our means of social interaction and social environments have changed.

Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve conducted polling of working adults in the UK with the help of YouGov. Our most recent polling was conducted in March 2021 and saw us ask 2,099 adults about their perceptions of burnout and what they think could contribute towards it.

The 36-year-old Greenvale man was arrested by detectives from the Warrnambool Crime Investigation Unit on Thursday 1 February and has since been charged with six counts of theft.

Police allege the man was responsible for a series of stock thefts from properties around Victoria’s west over a three-month period.

He has been bailed to appear at the Warrnambool Magistrates’ Court on 16 April.

Rather than being an isolated incident, WeWork’s downfall is an indicator of an epidemic where good ideas are being limited by old thinking and outdated management theory. The company is one of the latest highly visible examples of an overvalued initial public offering (IPO). We’ve seen this exaggerated valuation happen before, and we’ll see it again. Uber, Endeavor Group Holdings, SmileDirectClub, and Peloton have all either failed to IPO or suffered significant dips in 2019 alone. What is actually causing these companies to lose?