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The federal delay on student loan repayments and interest on the $1.6 trillion in federal student debt owed by 44 million Americans is ending on August 31. For Gen Zers already grappling with soaring rents and new costs, many are preparing for another bill: their first student loan repayments. Forbes outlines what borrowers should know and do as payments restart. Though, it looks like there will still be some forgiveness.
Elsewhere, even video platform company Zoom is returning to the office, canceling meetings and making changes. Contributor Alexander Puutio looks at the implications on remote work. Meanwhile, contributor Gleb Tsipursky answers: Does having a dog-friendly office policy make RTO better?
Read on for more workplace news and career advice.
WORK SMARTER
Practical insights and advice from Forbes contributors to help you succeed in your job, accelerate your career and lead smarter
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Interview processes are getting longer. But don’t get discouraged.
Here’s what you should be doing on LinkedIn to land a job.
FEATURED STORY
The federal moratorium that began with Covid ends on August 31. Forbes’ Janet Novack looks at how borrowers can save money and avoid confusion by taking some key steps right now.
TOUCH BASE
News from the world of work
LinkedIn or Tinder?: Ninety-one percent of the 1,049 female LinkedIn users surveyed by Passport Photo Online said they have received romantic advances or sexually inappropriate messages at least once on the professional site.
Zoom’s RTO mandate: CEO Eric Yuan called Zoom employees back to the office last week, putting the video platform under fire.
Monday’s productivity slump: Mondays, and late afternoons, are the worst for stress and productivity. It’s no wonder people are leaning into “bare minimum Mondays.” Senior contributor Tracy Brower has advice on how to manage your week.
Forbes 30 Under 30 Local: The inaugural list features the top entrepreneurs, activists and creatives in the vibrant innovation hubs of Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Miami, Puerto Rico, Seattle and Toronto. Explore who made the list here. And stay tuned for the North America list launching later this year.
Job market continues to cool: From job stability to better hires, contributor David Morel looks at the changing labor market.
CHECKLIST
Add these books and videos to your to-do list
- In this video, Forbes Assistant Managing Editor Diane Brady speaks with Taskrabbit CEO Ania Smith about the challenges and opportunities for the gig-economy platform—and her priorities in leading it.
- In Power Mood: Unlock Your Confidence, Transform Your Life & Command Your Value, author Sam DeMase outlines how to be your own “hype girl” in the workplace. “I give a lot of context in the book as to why women experience things differently in the workplace than men do,” DeMase says, “and data as to why women experience imposter syndrome or why we don’t see ourselves in the boardroom the same way that men do.”
NUMBER TO NOTE
120
That’s how many out of 200 alumni on Forbes’ Next Billion-Dollar Startups that have become unicorns
Next Billion-Dollar Startups 2023 launched today: Check out the latest startups Forbes is predicting to become unicorns next.
QUIZ
The Hollywood strike continues on. While Hollywood studios have offered screenwriters a new deal, which television award show is being rescheduled?
- The Grammys
- The Oscars
- The Emmys
- The Tonys
Check if you got it right here.
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