Laura Entis

Writer and Editor at Freelance

freelance writer and editor (she/her)

Articles

'Eh, Wrong Answer'

2 weeks ago | kornferry.com | Laura Entis

By Laura Entis If you had asked him in the past, the chief executive of a life sciences firm would have told you he has an average tolerance for risk. But that was before he took a personality assessment. As it turns out, his propensity for risk-taking was in the 90th percentile compared to the overall population.
Anthropic raises $3.5B

1 month ago | linkedin.com | Laura Entis

Skip to main content Laura Entis Laura Entis News Editor at LinkedIn Published Mar 3, 2025 + Follow In the latest sign investors’ appetite for artificial intelligence startups seemingly can’t be satiated, Anthropic has raised $3.5 billion at a $61.5 billion valuation. Founded by former OpenAI executives in 2021, the Amazon-backed mega-startup is behind the popular chatbot Claude.
Workday to eliminate 1,750 jobs

2 months ago | linkedin.com | Laura Entis

Laura Entis Laura Entis News Editor at LinkedIn Published Feb 5, 2025 + Follow Workday is eliminating roughly 1,750 jobs, or about 8.5% of its workforce, as it looks to prioritize investments in AI and hire more people internationally, CEO Carl Eschenbach said Wednesday. With the move, the HR software provider joins a growing list of tech companies, including Salesforce and Meta, to lay off employees while funneling resources toward AI.
Identity Crisis

2 months ago | kornferry.com | Laura Entis |Meghan Walsh

By Laura Entis and Meghan Walsh For much of his career, Sean Page says he has been forced to edit facets of his identity, beginning when he tamped down elements of his Blackness and queerness so he could find his first job after graduating from Cornell University. It continued even when he later moved into management, as a human resources director. Being his full self in a professional setting felt too risky, too conspicuous. Would he be met with hostility? Passed over for promotions?
Startups face tough year ahead

2 months ago | linkedin.com | Laura Entis

Albert Fong Product Marketing Leader & Advisor 19h The life of most startups isn't exactly a long one. Whether you're a founder or one of the many of the workers into the trenches, the startup can be chaotic, frustrating, and exhilarating all at the same time. It's also one forged in instability, and a big reason why this year will be as as brutal as the past two years as more fail and shut down.
Ongoing jobless claims climb

Jan 23, 2025 | linkedin.com | Laura Entis

Laura Entis Laura Entis News Editor at LinkedIn Published Jan 23, 2025 + Follow While the number of Americans filing for initial unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, those filing for continued benefits reached 1.9 million — the highest in more than three years. The increase in ongoing claims suggests jobless people are struggling to find new positions.
Big banks continue to beat estimates

Jan 16, 2025 | linkedin.com | Laura Entis

Laura Entis Laura Entis News Editor at LinkedIn Published Jan 16, 2025 + Follow Bank of America and Morgan Stanley both reported better-than-expected earnings Thursday, with profits surging by 47% and 145%, respectively. The rosy numbers come on the heels of banner fourth-quarter profits at other major financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup, offering an upbeat assessment on the impact of interest rate cuts.
When to get a complete blood count, a thyroid check, other tests

Apr 1, 2024 | washingtonpost.com | Laura Entis

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Sometimes it may feel like almost every visit to the doctor includes a dreaded blood draw. Blood tests can reveal a lot about the state of your health. But whether you should get a specific test (and how often) depends on your health and medical history; more is not always better. Here’s what to know about three blood tests everyone should get and three others you may want to consider.
6 pruebas de sangre importantes

Feb 13, 2024 | laopinion.com | Laura Entis

¿Qué análisis de sangre necesitas realmente? ¿Y con qué frecuencia deberías hacerlos? By Laura EntisA veces puede parecer que en casi todas las visitas al médico que haces te sacan sangre. Los análisis de sangre pueden proporcionar mucha información sobre tu estado de salud. Pero si deberías hacerte una prueba específica (y con qué frecuencia) depende de tu salud y de tu historial médico; en este caso, más no siempre es mejor.
6 Important Blood Tests

Feb 6, 2024 | consumerreports.org | Laura Entis

Which blood tests do you really need? And how often should you get them done? Published February 6, 2024 Updated April 2, 2024 Photo: Shutterstock Sometimes it may feel like almost every visit to the doctor includes a dreaded blood draw. Blood tests can reveal a lot about the state of your health. But whether you should get a specific test (and how often) depends on your health and medical history; more is not always better.