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Business Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Times
‘Conscious unbossing' is a new term describing how young adults are opting out of the management track
[SINGAPORE] The term 'conscious unbossing' sounds like another made-up buzzword (anyone else remember Gwyneth Paltrow's 'conscious uncoupling'?), but the trend is real. It refers to the workplace movement where more young adults choose not to go down the management path, viewing it as a route with many challenges and little reward. In the past, management was seen as the main path for career advancement. However, this changed post-pandemic, as companies from Meta to HSBC flattened hierarchies to cut costs. With fewer among their ranks, middle managers are being squeezed harder than before, with a lot more pressure and responsibility, but also less upside. Gen Zs, many whom joined the workforce during the pandemic, are taking notes. In a survey by Robert Walters late last year, almost three-quarters of Gen Zs (72 per cent) would rather be individual contributors than middle managers. The top reason? Too much stress for too little reward. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 3 pm Thrive Money, career and life hacks to help young adults stay ahead of the curve. Sign Up Sign Up Meanwhile, a separate survey by marketplace vendor Capterra found that three out of four middle managers were burnt out. 🤔 Do Gen Zs really hate management? But numbers don't tell the full story. So I did what any data-driven reporter would: I ran my own extremely scientific poll of peers and younger contacts. Interestingly, millennials – not Gen Zs – were most resistant to taking on management roles. It tracks, as we are often described as the burnout generation, as we are caught in the middle due to our current life stage. Gen Zs, on the other hand, are a lot more open to the idea. But with some caveats. 'I wouldn't necessarily say Gen Zs don't want to manage,' says Nicole Choo, 27, who is a business development and digital consultant at OpenMinds Singapore. 'I think many of us just want to do things differently… I'm not just looking to 'manage' as I want to build (a team).' She's not a manager currently, but it's something that she is actually keen on. She views management as 'more than just a title' – it's a way to mentor, guide and learn from her team. Inspired by mentors she's had, she's keen to pay it forward, even if it's 'one of the toughest parts of any job scope'. Some of her peers have taken on leadership roles, but others prefer deep craft work – which is perfectly valid too. 'We're becoming clearer on what fulfilment and happiness look like, not just what success traditionally means,' she says. 🔨 Making management work Choo's view injects some nuance to what earlier surveys are saying: Gen Zs aren't rejecting leadership – they're just opposed to outdated management structures and mindsets. It's not authority they want per se, but autonomy, purpose and space to make an impact. So if you're unsure whether management is for you, here are some questions worth asking: Do you like working with people? Management is more about people than KPIs. It's not about being naturally good with people, though – management is a skill you can work at. If you care about your team's growth, you're halfway there. Why do you want to manage? If you think it's the surest path to less work for more pay, boy, do I have news for you. But if you find yourself considering management because you want to level up your skills beyond technical expertise, or take on more responsibility, that's a pretty good sign. Do you enjoy strategy and teamwork? As you move from being an individual contributor to a manager, you are not just handling your own work anymore. Your thinking needs to go beyond your own individual performance to a more macro view of what matters to the company and how your team can position itself for success. How do you feel about being a manager? To be fair, this IS kind of a trick question, but I always believe that your gut feeling is a good gauge. If you're nervous or unsure, that's normal. If you're completely turned off, it might not be the right fit (for now, at least). How do you handle stress? Your employees' problems will now be your problem. And your manager's problems are also your problems. Your staff look to you for support and stability – you can't have a public breakdown whenever it gets hard. You need to know your limits and coping strategies. Will you have a say in the people you lead or how the role is structured? Are you empowered to make changes or shape processes instead of just following what was done before? If your superiors don't want you to rock the boat, consider if this is aligned with your values and what you want out of your job. There are no easy answers to whether one should be a manager. But as a millennial middle manager myself, what I find extremely encouraging is that Gen Zs are rewriting the rules, questioning the old playbook and redefining what leadership can look like. I say that's a win for the future of work. TL;DR
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘I feel real good': Hundreds of people came together for the Prom For All Ages
From the red carpet to the photo booth, followed by a fancy dinner and some dancing, hundreds of people came together for the Prom For All Ages inside Polar Park in Worcester on Thursday. 'I'm ready to have the best time of my life this year,' said Matthew McCarthy, who attended the prom. 'This is the third time I'm coming to the prom,' said Paula. This is the fourth annual prom put together by the non-profit Thrive Support & Advocacy, which supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Central Massachusetts. 'This group of individuals thrive on socialization and connection and having fun and being carefree, COVID after we did the first year, having them come out of that into this was truly amazing,' said Sean Rose, President and CEO of Thrive. Rose says a lot of people here may have missed out on the experience of going to prom when they were younger. 'A rite of passage maybe for you and I, you know, growing up as young people is a prom hasn't always been a great experience for them in their lifetimes and them growing up, many of which didn't go at all or didn't have a good experience or would never go again,' said Rose. But that all changed with this event, with many planning their outfits for weeks. For some, this is their favorite night of the year. 'I feel real good, you know I went here last year and it was a good experience of my life,' said McCarthy. 'I have fun with my friends, I have fun with my boyfriend,' said Paula. Rose says it's all about creating carefree, memorable experiences they'll never forget. 'Even though the prom is happening in one night, the residual effects of that excitement, that enthusiasm, ring throughout all 365 days before we do the next prom,' said Rose. Rose says they're thankful for all the sponsors who help not only to put this event together, but they also raise money for all the programs that support Thrive throughout the year, serving more than 1,500 adults with IDD in Central Massachusetts and MetroWest. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Business Wire
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Chemours Appoints Matthew Conti as Chief Human Resources Officer
WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Chemours Company (Chemours) (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company with leading market positions in Thermal & Specialized Solutions (TSS), Titanium Technologies (TT), and Advanced Performance Materials (APM), today announced the appointment of Matthew Conti as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective June 2. His appointment follows an extensive external search to identify a leader who will drive Chemours' people and culture strategy. 'I'm honored to join Chemours at such a pivotal moment in its journey. I look forward to partnering with our teams to build a culture that empowers people, accelerates innovation, and drives sustainable growth,' said Matthew Conti, CHRO at Chemours. Share In this role, Conti will lead Chemours' global human resources organization, overseeing talent strategy, organizational development, employee engagement, and culture initiatives. He will play a pivotal role in advancing the company's Pathway to Thrive strategy by aligning human capital priorities with business objectives and fostering a high-performing culture. 'Matthew's appointment comes at a critical time as we continue to evolve our culture and capabilities to meet the demands of our stakeholders and the opportunities ahead,' said Denise Dignam, President and CEO of Chemours. 'His deep expertise in global manufacturing environments and his people-first leadership style will help us build a more agile, values-based and high-performing organization.' 'I'm honored to join Chemours at such a pivotal moment in its journey,' said Conti. 'I look forward to partnering with our teams to build a culture that empowers people, accelerates innovation, and drives sustainable growth.' Conti brings over two decades of HR leadership experience across global manufacturing, specialty chemicals, and industrial sectors. Most recently, he served as CHRO at Vantage Specialty Chemicals, where he led enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. He has also held senior roles at Ingredion Corporation and Precision Castparts Corporation, where he built scalable talent systems and supported complex global operations. Conti holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Kalamazoo College and an MBA from the London Business School. He will be based at Chemours' global headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, and serve as a key member of the Executive Team. About The Chemours Company The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC) is a global leader in providing industrial and specialty chemicals products for markets, including coatings, plastics, refrigeration and air conditioning, transportation, semiconductor and advanced electronics, general industrial, and oil and gas. Through our three businesses – Thermal & Specialized Solutions, Titanium Technologies, and Advanced Performance Materials – we deliver application expertise and chemistry-based innovations that solve customers' biggest challenges. Our flagship products are sold under prominent brands such as Opteon™, Freon™, Ti-Pure™, Nafion™, Teflon™, Viton™, and Krytox™. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware and listed on the NYSE under the symbol CC, Chemours has approximately 6,000 employees and 28 manufacturing sites and serves approximately 2,500 customers in approximately 110 countries. For more information, visit or follow us on LinkedIn. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations of future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to a historical or current fact. The words "believe," "expect," "will," "anticipate," "plan," "estimate," "target," "project" and similar expressions, among others, generally identify "forward-looking statements," which speak only as of the date such statements were made. These forward-looking statements may address, among other things, Company performance or growth, the Company's refreshed corporate strategy all of which are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements also involve risks and uncertainties that are beyond Chemours' control. Matters outside our control, including general economic conditions, geopolitical conditions, changes in laws and regulations in the U.S. or other jurisdictions in which we operate, global health and weather events, have affected or may affect our business and operations and may or may continue to hinder our ability to provide goods and services to customers, cause disruptions in our supply chains such as through strikes, labor disruptions or other events, adversely affect our business partners, significantly reduce the demand for our products, adversely affect the health and welfare of our personnel or cause other unpredictable events. Additionally, there may be other risks and uncertainties that Chemours is unable to identify at this time or that Chemours does not currently expect to have a material impact on its business. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include the risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Chemours assumes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement for any reason, except as required by law.
CNBC
10-06-2025
- Business
- CNBC
12. Thrive Market
Founders: Nick Green (CEO), Sasha Siddhartha, Gunnar Lovelace, Kate MullingLaunched: 2014Headquarters: Los AngelesFunding: $300 millionValuation: N/AKey Technologies: N/AIndustry: Food, logisticsPrevious appearances on Disruptor 50 list: 1 (No. 20 in 2024) In a decade, Thrive Market has grown from a niche health food startup to a major online grocery player. The company now has more than 1.6 million paid members across the continental U.S. It's made further moves over the past year to expand operations and strengthen its position. Thrive opened a dedicated frozen foods facility in Sparks, Nevada, in October. By bringing logistics in-house, the company said it improved shipping speeds by 20% and cut refund rates by 10%. More than one million frozen units have shipped from the facility to date. Frozen goods, once a small part of the business, now span 350 SKUs and are growing at a double-digit rate annually. Through its expansion, the company has stayed close to its mission of healthy and sustainable living. Thrive introduced new product standards in 2024, excluding more than 1,000 ingredients, including GMOs, synthetic sweeteners, and artificial flavors. The company earned Climate Neutral Certification in March, a sustainability milestone that the company earned by investing in ways to avoid, remove, and reduce carbon emissions from making or delivering products and services. Thrive operates on a membership model, charging $5 to $12 a month for access to natural and organic products at discounted prices. About 50% of members live in areas without easy access to health food retailers, and over 40% have household incomes under $100,000, reflecting a broad, middle-class customer base. Thrive became the first online-only grocer approved to accept SNAP EBT benefits nationwide in February 2024. The company has also continued to make key investments in technology. It introduced AI-enabled carts last year, which make purchase suggestions based on a quiz. Thrive partnered with Instacart's Carrot Ads in October to roll out a retail media network. The solution will allow brands to run campaigns inside Thrive Market's website and app. In the first two months after rollout, the network offering saw 150% growth. Online grocery remains a fast-moving, crowded space. Retail giants like Walmart and Amazon are scaling up their online grocery offerings as are niche competitors, such as Misfits Market and Grove Collaborative. Thrive's future will depend on retaining subscribers, maintaining convenience, and preserving its identity as a mission-driven brand.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CPA plans more than $500m acquisitions investment
Crete Professionals Alliance (CPA), an accounting platform supported by Thrive Capital, is looking to invest more than $500m to acquire US-based accounting firms over the next two years. The initiative aims to implement OpenAI-powered AI technology to increase operational efficiency, reported Reuters citing company executives. Established in 2023, CPA has rapidly expanded, now reporting more than $300m in annual revenue and incorporating more than 20 accounting businesses. This growth is said to have positioned it as one of the fastest-growing firms in the US accounting sector. The company has a workforce of 900 across 17 offices, and also has a presence in Asia. The firm's expansion has been fuelled by significant investment from backers including Thrive, ZBS Partners, and Bessemer Venture Partners. CPA plans to leverage both its cash flow and external capital to fund further acquisitions, taking majority stakes in local firms and bolstering them with support in recruitment and administration. Co-founder of Crete PA and ZBS Partners, Jake Sloane, has a history of developing roll-up businesses across various industries. In partnership with Thrive since May 2024, he has focused on harnessing AI to empower accountants to grow their client base and manage increased workloads. Thrive's in-house tech team, in collaboration with OpenAI, is crafting customised tools for the accounting industry, ranging from data mapping to memo writing. Reuters reported that Bennie Lewis, president at Assurance Dimensions, a Crete-owned firm in Tampa, Florida, highlighted the practical benefits of AI in audit testing, noting significant time savings for his team, enabling more focus on client engagement. Sloane emphasises that their roll-up strategy differs from conventional private equity models by allowing practices to retain a minority equity stake, ensuring that original shareholders stay actively involved. Kareem Zaki, a partner at Thrive, pointed out the necessity of going beyond merely selling software to add value in the intricate accounting sector, the news publication reported. Zaki stated: "As full-stack operators of the accounting firm, we can take all the software elements, the operational elements, and be able to flow that through into the end customer experience." According to Reuters, Sloane expressed that the objective is not to supplant accountants with AI, but rather to augment service quality while human professionals foster trusted client relationships. Sloane said: "I don't believe AI is something that will fundamentally eradicate the need for accountants." "CPA plans more than $500m acquisitions investment" was originally created and published by International Accounting Bulletin, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Erreur lors de la récupération des données Connectez-vous pour accéder à votre portefeuille Erreur lors de la récupération des données Erreur lors de la récupération des données Erreur lors de la récupération des données Erreur lors de la récupération des données
