Happy Wednesday CEO!

While you were busy growing your empire…

1. 🤖 Robotics Funding Dried Up

Investment in robotics startups was flying high in 2021, but now? Not so much. So far this year, investments in the US market are at $2.7 billion, down from $5 billion last year. It seems enthusiasm for automation is cooling off. Read more here.

2. 🗣️ CEOs Decided To Weigh In (Or Not)

When major events happen, like abortion bans or the Israel-Hamas war, some CEOs choose to send a mass email to comment. But should they? It’s a complex question with no easy answer. Read more here.

3. 👎🏼 Gen Z Decided No Managing

Moving up to management is the traditional way to grow within a company, but Gen Z isn’t having it. They’re turning down promotions, and it’s not about the money. Keeping them around may mean finding another path. Read more here.

4. 👾 Roblox Raked It In

Roblox announced its Q3 earnings and reported a 38% revenue spike as well as 70 million active daily uses. If you’re still thinking about the metaverse, Roblox may be the only iteration that has truly succeeded. Read more here.

5. ☣️ Toxic Boss Behavior Was Defined

This survey looked at what people consider toxic traits in a boss, and they include setting unreasonable expectations and getting too involved in the small details. And these aren’t just annoying — they affect the mental health of employees. Read more here.

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