JARED LINDZON

Jared Lindzon is a freelance journalist and public speaker born, raised and based in Toronto, Canada. Lindzon's writing focuses on the future of work and talent as it relates to technological innovation, as well as entrepreneurship, technology, politics, sports and music.
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Can you be penalized for turning down a promotion?

Saying no could come at a cost to your career; saying yes could cost you and your employer even more.
Can you be penalized for turning down a promotion?
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ADHD brains are prone to wandering. That’s a secret weapon in the workplace

New research suggests that certain ADHD traits could unlock greater creative thinking.
ADHD brains are prone to wandering. That’s a secret weapon in the workplace
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After-hours meetings are on the rise. AI could make things even worse

Videoconferencing tools, more global teams, and greater pressure on workers are pushing meetings later into the day—and it’s unclear if AI will improve the situation.
After-hours meetings are on the rise. AI could make things even worse
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Workers are too afraid of layoffs to take PTO

Some fear vacation time will put them on the chopping block, but powering through might be doing them more harm than good.
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The crippling ‘success paradox’ that makes even winners fear failure

This phenomenon is driven by stagnant wages, limited career growth opportunities, and economic uncertainty—and comparing ourselves to others only makes it harder to get ahead.
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These sounds could soothe your restless brain

Studies suggest certain kinds of music can improve focus, especially among those with ADHD.
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ADHD at work: A challenge, a superpower—or both?

As our knowledge of the paradoxical condition grows, so is our understanding of how to channel ADHD as a strength.
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This new type of entrepreneurship is booming—and it’s not just a fad

À la carte specialty skills are seeing huge demand in an increasingly complex, financially constrained, and remote world of work
This new type of entrepreneurship is booming—and it’s not just a fad
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These are the real reasons Gen Z wants a four-day workweek

Not only does the youngest generation of workers think this shift is ideal—they also think it’s inevitable.
These are the real reasons Gen Z wants a four-day workweek
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In the face of a lousy job market, many Gen Zers are taking the leap into solopreneurship

Young people report both a pull toward independence and a push away from a challenging labor market.
In the face of a lousy job market, many Gen Zers are taking the leap into solopreneurship