Hiring Up 74%, Salaries Up 15%

Hiring Up 74%, Salaries Up 15% – This Job is on Fire!

The world of work is changing fast, and Deel’s latest State of Global Hiring report reveals trends shaping the future of employment. Based on data from over 1 million contracts, here’s what you need to know:

✅ Gen Z Takes the Lead

Companies are prioritizing Gen Z, who saw the fastest salary growth (+9%) in 2024. Keeping them engaged is a top focus for employers.

✅ Local Hiring Gains Momentum

While remote work is here to stay, more companies are hiring closer to home. In Great Britain, half of cross-border hires were within the same time zone.

✅ Accountants in High Demand

Accounting roles saw the biggest salary gains (+15%) and hiring growth (+74%), surpassing even software engineers.

✅ Fewer Layoffs

Terminations are trending down globally, with U.S. terminations dropping from their 2023 peak.

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Only 1% of Pitch Decks Secure Venture Capital—Why?

Most startups fail to capture investor interest because they overlook key details. Sequoia Capital’s framework highlights the must-have slides that make investors say "yes."

What Your Pitch Deck Needs:

✔ Clear Purpose – Define your company’s mission in one powerful statement.
✔ Problem & Solution – Show the pain point and how your product solves it.
✔ Market Timing – Explain why now is the right time for your idea.
✔ Market Size & Potential – Prove there’s room to scale.
✔ Competitive Advantage – Highlight what sets you apart.
✔ Product Details – Make your offering shine with clarity.
✔ Business Model – Show how you’ll make money.
✔ Strong Team – Investors bet on people, not just ideas.

A great pitch deck tells a compelling story, not just numbers and graphs. Make every slide count.

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How to Find Your Ideal Customers

Not all leads are created equal! Targeted lead generation helps you connect with high-intent prospects who are more likely to convert—saving time, effort, and ad spend.

Why It Matters:

✔ Higher Conversions – Engage leads that truly need your solution.
✔ Cost-Effective – Reduce outreach costs while maximizing revenue.
✔ Stronger Customer Relationships – Happy customers = referrals & lower churn.
✔ Faster Sales Cycle – No more wasting time on unqualified leads.
✔ Boosted Credibility – A laser-focused approach builds trust.

How to Identify the Right Audience:

✅ Develop an Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) based on market research.
✅ Create buyer personas outlining decision-makers’ goals & challenges.
✅ Analyze competitors using tools like Semrush & Similarweb.
✅ Monitor social media to track industry trends & audience behavior.

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Oxford Study: Impact of Founder Personalities on Startup Success

What Do the Most Successful Startup Founders Have in Common?

It’s not just about having a brilliant idea or a lucky break. According to an Oxford study of 26,781 startups, the real difference lies in personality traits.

Key Traits of Top Entrepreneurs:

✔ Open-Minded – Embraces change & thinks creatively.
✔ Extroversion – They thrive in social settings and build strong networks.
✔ High Energy – Stays motivated, overcomes challenges & keeps momentum.

❌ Traits That Hurt Startup Success:

The Takeaway:

When building your startup team, don’t just hire for skills—look at personality too. The right traits can be a game-changer for success.

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1,000 Scientists, 9 Labs: OpenAI’s AI Jam Unleashed

OpenAI and nine U.S. national labs hosted a groundbreaking event, uniting 1,000+ scientists to explore AI-driven scientific discovery.

Scientists from top U.S. labs tested OpenAI’s o3-mini AI model.
Focus areas: clean energy, new materials & bioscience.
Insights will improve AI tools for research.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright stressed AI’s role in innovation.

This collaboration strengthens AI’s impact on research. Stay tuned for key insights!

1️⃣ Skype to Shut Down in 2025 – Switch to Teams

Skype will retire in May 2025 as we shift focus to Microsoft Teams (free), a modern hub for communication and collaboration.

Key Points:

✔ Easy Switch – Sign into Teams; chats & contacts auto-transfer.
✔ More Features – Calls, messaging, meetings & more.
✔ Stay Connected – Chat & call across Skype & Teams.
✔ Export Option – Download your Skype data if you don’t migrate.
✔ Paid Services Ending – No new Skype Credit/subscriptions

Get Started: Download Teams, log in with Skype credentials & start connecting!

2️⃣ Google Sheets Gets AI-Powered Data Insights & Visuals 
Google Sheets now integrates Gemini AI to help users quickly analyze data and generate insights like trends, correlations, and outliers. It also enables the creation of advanced visualizations, such as heatmaps, directly in spreadsheets.

3️⃣ Mistral AI: The Rising OpenAI Competitor
Mistral AI, a French AI startup, is gaining traction as a strong competitor to OpenAI with its models and chat assistant, Le Chat. It emphasizes openness, offers both free and premium AI tools, and has secured major funding and partnerships.

OpenAI’s Sora Coming to ChatGPT Soon!

OpenAI is working to integrate its AI video generator, Sora, into ChatGPT, making video creation even more accessible.

Key Points:

✔ Sora in ChatGPT – Generate videos directly within ChatGPT.
✔ More Accessibility – OpenAI plans a mobile app & expanded web features.
✔ New Capabilities – Sora may soon generate high-quality images.
✔ Premium Perks – Sora in ChatGPT may offer exclusive features for paid users.

 Stay tuned for updates on Sora’s ChatGPT integration!