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When it comes to protectionist trade policies, the United States and other Western countries had better look hard before they leap. An unpublished study found that the United States is heavily dependent on China for the supplies of three essential vitamins: folic acid, or B9; niacinamide, or B3; and biotin, or B7. While there are potential solutions that could reduce this reliance, they could not be implemented quickly and they would be expensive. This study highlights the challenges of decoupling from China due to the intricate interdependencies and suggests that understanding these dependencies is crucial before taking any aggressive trade actions.

Of all the people who say they need a career change, many don't actually need one. Much of the time, it's something in their jobs or in themselves — like skills — they need to change. The author shares

Today, the widespread ability to use Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) schemes like Afterpay and Klarna in online retail is transforming how consumers pay for purchases.

A conversation with venture capitalist Heidi Roizen on making networking relational, not transactional.

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Are you stuck in a negative rut with someone at work? HBR contributing editor and workplace conflict expert Amy Gallo says repairing a broken

When most people prompt, they do so within the paradigm of how they think about what could or should come next. For example, when searching Google, users may ask a question, search for the best Thai restaurant “near me,” or insert specific criteria based on filtered output, such as “best downhill mountain bike for intermediate riders.” That approach is often carried into prompting. The results build on a linear path of thinking, research, and decision-making based upon the world as we know it. This is perfectly normal and effective. In fact, it's how today's generative AI models largely work.

Telling your boss that you’re thinking about leaving isn’t an easy conversation to have. How do you decide whether to even broach the topic? How do you frame the discussion? And how do you turn this possibly awkward and adversarial conversation into a productive dialogue? Start by first assessing the risks. Bottom line: Think long and hard about whether this conversation is worth the potential fallout. If you do decide to say something, get clear on what you hope to get out of the conversation — especially if you want to stay at your organization. A productive conversation about your future with the company also requires taking your boss’s priorities into account. And don’t neglect to follow up appropriately after the conversion; your response can reinforce positive outcomes or help smooth over tensions.

It seems counterintuitive, but when you're thinking about quitting your job , your boss might be the best person to talk to — yes, your boss.

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