On a fan community page on Chinese social media platform Weibo, hundreds of users have posted comments and pictures, some covered in little red hearts, to express their admiration for a star they affectionately call Kun Kun. “Kun Kun flies bravely, iKun will always follow him; Kun Kun never gets old, and will remain a blue-chip till the end,” some users wrote alongside the picture. “Kun Kun,” whose full name is Zhang Kun, is neither a pop star nor actor. Instead, he is one of China’s most prominent fund managers who oversees around 120 billion yuan ($18.6 billion) in assets at E Fund Management, an established Chinese asset management firm. Zhang’s followers, who label themselves “iKun,” (“i” is a homophone for the Chinese word love), have also created accounts on Weibo posing as his “global fan clubs.” “Kun Kun, I would like to accompany you for many, many years,” a follower wrote. “Let’s witness both the bull and bear markets, but still return with young hearts.” ...
What are the most vital skills required in today’s fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment? It’s a question that gnaws at employers and employees alike. Professional networking site LinkedIn offers insights with a new study. In a report, the platform has parsed data from its network of more than 660 million professionals and over 20 million jobs to reveal the 15 most in-demand skills for 2020. Curated by LinkedIn Learning, the list contains the top 5 soft skills and top 10 hard skills. This year’s most in-demand soft skills list indicates that companies are inclined towards talent with interpersonal and people-oriented skills, LinkedIn said in a statement. While task-oriented skills remain critical for success at work, the data shows that employers are giving equal importance to soft skills that play a critical role. As a result, Emotional Intelligence is the new entry to this year’s top soft skills list. Among hard skills, LinkedIn said blockchain is the new entrant ...
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