Logo of McKinsey and Company is seen at VivaTech fair in ParisReutersMcKinsey & Company used AI to analyze its most successful hires over the last 20 years.It found that applicants who had recovered from setbacks were more likely to become partners later.McKinsey hires less than 1% of applicants, and receives 1 million applications a year.Landing …
The author chose to spend the holidays alone and really enjoyed it.Courtesy of the authorI chose to spend the holidays alone while my husband and kids visited family.Being alone at home gave me rest, quiet, and perspective I didn't know I needed.Intentional solitude helped me reset mentally and return to my family refreshed.When people asked …
The author's family lives almost 2,000 miles from his mother, but his daughters stay close with her through regular FaceTime calls and reading together through the Readeo app.Courtesy of Brendan KnappMy kids live across the country from their only living grandmother.We've found ways to make the distance feel smaller.They have video calls, regularly set times …
Getty ImagesThis post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.Let's get togetherIn my social circles, I'm the "plan maker and curator." I regularly throw parties, find the best trivia spots in town, and snag reservations at the newest restaurants before seeing who wants to join.January makes …
Courtesy of the authorI joined a mom group seeking support, but I found judgment instead.My parenting style, combined with having five kids, made me an outsider.Leaving the group helped me redefine what community really is.I should have sensed the judgment the minute I arrived at the first playdate with four kids in tow and another …
When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreMatt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyLegendary rock band Bon Jovi is returning to the road in 2026 with the Forever Tour, marking their first full concert series following front man Jon Bon Jovi's vocal cord surgery and extensive rehabilitation. The …
Spiti Valley captionTKPoonam BinayakAs someone born and raised here, I've explored all of India and met many first-time tourists.I've also seen visitors make the same mistakes when planning and embarking on their trips.I recommend learning a few local customs and following the crowds when buying street food.As someone who's lived in India my whole life, …
Laura Danger recently released her book "No More Mediocre: A Call to Reimagine Our Relationships and Demand More"Courtesy of Laura DangerLaura Danger is an expert on weaponized incompetence and has been interviewed by several outlets. Her book "No More Mediocre" is a guide to dismantling inequitable relationship dynamics. This is an adapted excerpt from her …
DramaBox is best known for romances and thrillers.DramaBoxDramaBox is seeking to raise funding as the competition among micro-drama apps intensifies.The app from Singapore's StoryMatrix is a top player in the space and has a Disney partnership.Micro dramas have attracted investor interest, though some question their long-term viability.The battle to become the top micro-drama app in …
When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreScott Eisen/Getty Images for iHeartRadioGlobal pop icon Ed Sheeran is heading back on the road in 2026 with his highly anticipated LOOP Tour, a massive stadium run across North America. The tour follows the release of his latest album, Play, and …
