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AI-related words are entering our vocabulary. The latest? ‘AI slop’. Australia’s Macquarie Dictionary has named the phrase as word of the year for 2025. AI slop refers to low-quality, error-filled content churned out by generative AI to keep users hooked. Experts warn this “slop” can spread misinformation and erode attention spans. “While in recent years we’ve learnt to become search engineers to find meaningful information, we now need to become prompt engineers in order to wade through the AI slop. Slop in this sense will be a robust addition to English for years to come,” the dictionary says. To stop the slop, experts say that government authorities, platforms and users need to work together. Social media services should take the responsibility to label AI content clearly and adjust algorithms accordingly. How do you stop yourself from consuming ‘AI slop’ content? Share your thoughts in the comments. Source: https://lnkd.in/gGS2WMRv 

When is the right time to make a career switch? In an interview on CNA’s Work It podcast, Aw Ivan, a vice president at UOB, shared that in hindsight, he would not have waited so long to move from personal finance into an AI role within the bank. https://lnkd.in/dH7RusGY Aw, who spent 16 years in his previous role, said he loved his work and felt established – but often questioned whether he had more to offer and if he could step out of his comfort zone. Each time, he concluded that the timing wasn’t right. Looking back, he now wishes he had made the leap earlier. “I loved what I was doing before. But one thing I would change is that I wouldn’t wait so long to make the switch,” he said. “Don’t wait for the perfect timing – make the perfect timing.” 💬 When do you think is the right time to make a career switch? Vote in the poll below and share your thoughts in the comments.

What’s the most important AI skill today? As AI simplifies data analysis, the real challenge is learning how to access, synthesise and absorb information to make better decisions, says Parminder Singh, AI entrepreneur and coach. Watch the video as he explains more. 👉 How do you use AI in your work? Share your thoughts in the comments. 🎥: Alita Utari Dewi ✍: Neha Jain Kale

Ever feel like your career is stuck – or that the promotion you deserve isn’t coming? You might be experiencing “a promotion plateau”. Signs include slower-than-expected advancement, stagnant skills, or feeling unchallenged in your role. These plateaus often occur in organisations with structural barriers like red tape, rigid hierarchies or budget constraints. When this happens, career experts suggest taking actions such as by broadening your skills, attending networking events to build up your professional circle, seeking feedback and exploring new roles – internally or outside your organisation. What would you do if your career progression feels stagnant? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts in the comments. Source: Fast Company https://lnkd.in/enPmqHX5 

Do you prefer to learn about AI from your co-workers? Some companies are ditching blanket mandates and turning to internal “AI champions” instead, reports Bloomberg News. The idea is to empower early adopters to help inspire their coworkers. ServiceNow’s learning team, led by Jayney Howson, plans to train 28,000 employees on AI over three years. But rather than doing it alone, her group tapped 1,000 AI-savvy users as peer trainers – offering recognition, swag and facilitation tips to help them lead sessions. Similarly, other firms are embracing the influencer strategy after top-down efforts stalled. At International Motors (formerly Navistar), Tim Foley, head of AI adoption, engaged early adopters – giving them messaging support, bots for social posts and even premium licenses to share. Leaders say this ambassador model works better than top-down directives in terms of easing fears and sparking interest. How do you make time to experiment with AI? Share your thoughts below. Source: https://lnkd.in/g_quY7nj ✍: Neha Jain Kale

Can AI help you land your next role? Career coach Shub Faujdar shares a 3‑step process and explains how you can treat AI as your “sparring partner”. Watch the video to discover how to turn AI into your interview ally. How do you use AI in your job search? Share your thoughts in the comments. 🎥: Alita Utari Dewi ✍: Neha Jain Kale

More green jobs are emerging, but there may not be enough skilled workers to fill them. LinkedIn data shows global adoption of green skills – those that directly combat the effects of climate change – slowed last year compared with the year before. Only a few countries saw faster year-on-year growth in 2025, such as Bangladesh (from 4.8% to 5.9%). Pakistan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia all grew more slowly. At this pace, green skill growth may fall short of what’s needed to meet Paris Agreement goals. A study by Research and Markets also flagged this imbalance, projecting a 60% rise in green skills over the next five years, versus 260% growth in green jobs. “Skills gaps, if left to widen, take years to close – longer than we have to respond to climate change. For workers and businesses, unfilled green jobs don’t only delay climate action; they leave economic opportunity on the table,” says researchers of the LinkedIn Green Skills Report. Across the region, operational efficiency was the fastest-growing green skill in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Singapore and the Philippines; sustainable business strategy topped Indonesia, and environmental sustainability led in Malaysia. 💬 What can be done to speed up green skill adoption? Do green skills offer workers an opportunity to future-proof their careers even as AI becomes more prevalent? Share your thoughts in the comments below and read the LinkedIn Green Skills report here: https://lnkd.in/g873CzHT #COP30 #GreenerTogether 📊: Akash Kaura ✍️: Ting Wei Toh

How do you safeguard your career against offshoring? Offshoring, which is the practice of shifting work from one country to another, has been adopted by some companies as they look to cut costs and tap global talent. To gauge how vulnerable your role might be, experts say you first need to understand the nature of your job. Jobs involving repetitive, standardised tasks – such as data entry, IT support or transactional finance – tend to be more vulnerable to offshoring, says Ravi Nippani, head of regional industries and solutions at Mercer Asia. “Because these tasks can be easily documented and transferred, and do not require deep business context or physical presence, they are often the first to be considered for offshoring,” explain Lyon Poh and James Wilson, partners at KPMG. In contrast, roles that demand strategic decision-making, deep expertise or strong customer interaction tend to be more resilient, adds Nippani. AI is also reshaping the conversation. Instead of moving jobs away, many leaders are reworking tasks to integrate the technology, add Poh and Wilson. How do you safeguard your career against offshoring? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts in the comments. Source: The Straits Times https://lnkd.in/g5M3iDuv ✍: Neha Jain Kale

How should we use AI responsibly? Dr. Ayesha Khanna, AI entrepreneur and advisor, believes that it starts with aligning outputs to the truth. She shares tips such as by asking the AI for citations and trusting her instincts. Watch this video as she shares three practical guardrails for using AI. What’s your non‑negotiable when using AI at work? Share your thoughts in the comments. 🎥: Alita Utari Dewi ✍: Neha Jain Kale

Who says resolutions should only start in the new year? Young people worldwide are embracing the latest social media trend dubbed the “Great Lock In” – a movement to finish the year strong by setting self-improvement goals like eating clean or hitting the gym and sharing their progress online. The social aspect of the “Great Lock In” can be potentially beneficial as it fosters accountability and gives participants a sense of achievement when they reach their goals, experts say. But there’s a flip side: pushing too hard could lead to stress or burnout from rigid routines. The key to success? Focus on the value behind your goals, make the process enjoyable and keep expectations realistic. What habits are you ‘locking in’ for the rest of the year? Share your thoughts in the comments. Source: The Straits Times https://lnkd.in/ghwtyFSj  CNN https://lnkd.in/eHvQMCz2 Photo: Getty Images