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Julio C. Caceres @juliocaceres.bsky.social · 6h

IBM laid off 8,000 employees to replace them with AI, but what they didn’t expect was having to rehire as many due to AI.
#IBM #LaidOffs #AI

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IBM laid off 8,000 employees to replace them with AI, but what they didn’t expect was having to rehire as many due to AI.

The technology sector witnessed a fascinating paradox in 2023 when IBM made headlines for eliminating approximately 8,000 positions through artificial intelligence automation, only to discover that th...

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Julio C. Caceres @juliocaceres.bsky.social · 21h

How Do I Mentor a Very Timid Employee?… and two other tricky workplace dilemmas.
#Mentor #TimidEmployee

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How Do I Mentor a Very Timid Employee?

... and two other tricky workplace dilemmas.

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Julio C. Caceres @juliocaceres.bsky.social · 21h

Should You Hire Someone Who’s Been Unemployed for a Year or More? Startup CEOs Are Divided
Employment gaps are on the rise, but many entrepreneurs see them as red flags. What job seekers can do to overcome the stigma.
#Hiring #Unemployed #JobSeekerStigma

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Should You Hire Someone Who’s Been Unemployed for a Year or More? Startup CEOs Are Divided

Employment gaps are on the rise, but many entrepreneurs see them as red flags. What job seekers can do to overcome the stigma of being long-term unemployed.

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Julio C. Caceres @juliocaceres.bsky.social · 1d

US egg prices crash 86% since March highs — why is the egg rate plunging so fast, and should Americans expect cheaper grocery shelves ahead?
#USEggPrices

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US egg prices crash 86% since March highs — why is the egg rate plunging so fast, and should Americans expect cheaper grocery shelves ahead?

Egg prices in the US have plummeted 86% since March. They dropped from $8.17 a dozen to just $1.15. Thats huge! Why? Inventories are high, and demand changed with the seasons. Prices fell more than 40...

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Julio C. Caceres @juliocaceres.bsky.social · 1d

Which countries owe the IMF the most money in 2025?
From Argentina to Egypt, at least 86 countries collectively owe the International Monetary Fund more than $162bn.
#IMF

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Which countries owe the IMF the most money in 2025?

From Argentina to Egypt, at least 86 countries collectively owe the International Monetary Fund more than $162bn.

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Julio C. Caceres @juliocaceres.bsky.social · 1d

10 recession-proof side hustles to start right now

Discover 10 smart, recession-proof side hustles you can start today to boost your income, build financial stability, and thrive no matter the economy
#RecessionProof

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What are the best side hustles to start right now?

Discover 10 smart, recession-proof side hustles you can start today to boost your income, build financial stability, and thrive no matter the economy

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Julio C. Caceres @juliocaceres.bsky.social · 1d

A top economist who thinks we're on the brink of a recession says he's eyeing these 3 warning signs
#Recession #WarningSigns

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A top economist who thinks we're on the brink of a recession says he's eyeing these 3 warning signs

Mark Zandi laid out why he thinks the US economy is on the brink of a recession. For clues about when a downturn could hit, look to the labor market.

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Julio C. Caceres @juliocaceres.bsky.social · 1d

Gold Prices Rebound As Traders Eye US Inflation Data

Gold bounced back after last week’s dip, with investors paying close attention to US inflation figures and trade talks for clues on where prices might head next.
#GoldPricesRebound

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Gold Prices Rebound As Traders Eye US Inflation Data

Gold bounced back after last week’s dip, with investors paying close attention to US inflation figures and trade talks for clues on where prices might head next.

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Julio C. Caceres @juliocaceres.bsky.social · 1d

Dow Futures Brace for Impact: Earnings Season and Inflation Data Set to Dictate Market Trajectory
#InflationData

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Dow Futures Brace for Impact: Earnings Season and Inflation Data Set to Dictate Market Trajectory

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Julio C. Caceres @juliocaceres.bsky.social · 1d

IMF sounds alarm about high global public debt, urges countries to build buffers
#IMF #Alarm #HighGlobalPublicDebt

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IMF sounds alarm about high global public debt, urges countries to build buffers

Global public debt is projected to rise above 100% of gross domestic product by 2029, reaching its highest level since 1948 and continuing to climb, the IMF said on Wednesday, urging countries to build up buffers to guard against economic risks.

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Julio C. Caceres @juliocaceres.bsky.social · 1d

IMF / Western Hemisphere Department Press Briefing
#IMF #PressBriefing

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IMF / Western Hemisphere Department Press Briefing

Despite volatile global conditions, Latin America and the Caribbean have managed to stay on a steady growth path. Speaking at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) 2025 Annual Meeting, Rodrigo...

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Julio C. Caceres @juliocaceres.bsky.social · 1d

CEO coach to the Fortune 500: The best leaders have developed a surprising talent—they know how to be ‘actively’ lazy
#Leadership

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CEO coach to the Fortune 500: The best leaders have developed a surprising talent—they know how to be 'actively' lazy | Fortune

At work, learning to micro-relax better can increase energy, productivity and, quite frankly, joy.

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Julio C. Caceres @juliocaceres.bsky.social · 1d

T-Mobile And Verizon Prepaid Home Internet Becomes 5G
#PrepaidHomeInternwt #5G

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T-Mobile And Verizon Prepaid Home Internet Becomes 5G

T-Mobile and Verizon are taking their fixed wireless home broadband into the prepaid aisle, gambling that simpler pricing and big-box distribution will

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Julio C. Caceres @juliocaceres.bsky.social · 2d

The Leadership Mirror
How HR Leaders Can Create Space for Reflection and Get the Most Out of Their Executive Coaching Experience
#LeadershipMirror

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The Leadership Mirror

How HR Leaders Can Create Space for Reflection and Get the Most Out of Their Executive Coaching Experience

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Julio C. Caceres @juliocaceres.bsky.social · 2d

Meta is hiring entry-level roles that pay up to $290,000 a year and require little prior experience
#MetaHiring

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Meta is hiring entry-level roles that pay up to $290,000 a year and require little prior experience | Fortune

The $1.8 trillion tech giant is looking for software engineers, only requiring a bachelor’s degree and minimal working experience. They’re welcome job postings as many tech companies cut back on hirin...

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Julio C. Caceres @juliocaceres.bsky.social · 3d

If you had only five minutes to share the gospel, what would you say?
In this episode, Batchlor shares a testimony about his experience meeting IShowSpeed, the famous YouTube streamer, and how he used that short moment to share the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.
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IShowSpeed Visits LDS Temple Square 👀

YouTube video by Saints Unscripted

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Julio C. Caceres @juliocaceres.bsky.social · 3d

There’s no leader in college football like BYU’s Kalani Sitake. One story explains why
#KalaniSitake

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There’s no leader in college football like BYU’s Kalani Sitake. One story explains why

A reporter expected to talk to BYU coach Kalani Sitake about leadership and team meetings. Instead, he heard a story that stayed with him.

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Julio C. Caceres @juliocaceres.bsky.social · 3d

The change agent: Goals, decisions, and implications for CEOs in the agentic age
#AgenticAge

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Julio C. Caceres @juliocaceres.bsky.social · 3d

The 10 Morning Habits That Quietly Make You Unstoppable
#Leadership #Unstoppable

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The 10 Morning Habits That Quietly Make You Unstoppable

I Tried Them for 6 Months — The Results Were Unreal

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Julio C. Caceres @juliocaceres.bsky.social · 4d

Growing number of Americans facing prospect of long-term unemployment
#LongTermUnemploymwnt

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Growing number of Americans facing prospect of long-term unemployment

According to Labor Department data, in August, nearly 2 million people in the U.S. faced long-term unemployment, defined as being out of work for at least 27 weeks.

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Julio C. Caceres @juliocaceres.bsky.social · 5d

Will the next recession sting more sharply?
#Recession

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Will the next recession sting more sharply?

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Julio C. Caceres @juliocaceres.bsky.social · 5d

From Lipstick To Payrolls: Investors Turn To Strange Signals As Government Data Stalls During Shutdown
#GovernmentDataStalls

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Investors Turn To Strange Economic Signals During Government Shutdown

The government shutdown has halted key economic reports, leaving investors and analysts turning to alternative indicators to gauge jobs, inflation, and growth.

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Julio C. Caceres @juliocaceres.bsky.social · 5d

AI Masters the Creation of Bacteria-Killing Viruses
#AI #BacteriaKillingViruses

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AI Masters the Creation of Bacteria-Killing Viruses

Synthesized DNA sequences created by these models have successfully infected bacteria, marking a significant leap in AI-driven biotechnology.

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Julio C. Caceres @juliocaceres.bsky.social · 5d

AI designed viruses to kill bacteria?!
AI-crafted viruses that eat bacteria: Scientists say the medical breakthrough has already begun
#AI #VirusDesigned

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Julio C. Caceres @juliocaceres.bsky.social · 6d

Dow Set to Open Down After China Retaliates in U.S. Trade War
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are also falling in premarket trading ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech.
#ChinaRetaliation #TradeWar

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Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Set to Open Down; Broadcom, MP Materials, Nvidia, Tesla, More Movers; Trump, China Trade Fears; Fed's Powell Speech

Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures are falling in premarket trading as the stock market braces for earnings from big banks and a speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

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