Why older workers should lead with achievements | Bringing too much of yourself to work could be dangerous | How to remake a toxic work environment in 2020
Why older workers should lead with achievements Older workers can land new jobs by making sure they are comfortable with new technology and keeping their skills up-to-date, writes career consultant Lisa Rangel. "Lead with your record of achievement, not your seniority, to land the coveted interview and end up with that [plum] salary and beefed-up benefits," she advises. Thrive Global (12/21)Bringing too much of yourself to work could be dangerous Employee engagement is important, and career advice often encourages people to bring their whole self to work, but Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic says this is a bad idea. If too much of your identity is work-related, it could hurt your ability to manage disappointment. Fast Company online (12/23)
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How to remake a toxic work environment in 2020 A new year, a new workplace: experts offer advice on how to reform a toxic work environment from the top down, including the key first step of acknowledging the problem. Other recommendations include bringing in a neutral coach or facilitator, instituting new policies that apply to everyone equally, and cultivating a mindset of safety and honesty. Forbes (12/23)
Large employers in 2019 made strides in destigmatizing mental health and wellness at work and in 2020 they are expected to go further, writes Susan Wyatt of Lyra Health. Expected trends include more emphasis on quality mental health care for millennials, offering proven, flexible benefits and providing an accepting culture in the workplace. Employee Benefit News (free registration) (12/20) 5-year review: Cities with the top job growth Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data from October 2014-2019, 24/7 Wall St. identified the top 25 US cities in terms of job growth. Topping the list is St. George, Utah, which increased its job offerings by 25.4%. USA Today/24/7 Wall Street (12/24)
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Psychiatrist shares tips on how to avoid burnout Burnout hurts businesses and employees every year, so psychiatrist Carlene MacMillan has five things workers can do to avoid it. Practice self-care, seek support outside of the office, learn new things not related to your job, find passion in your job and avoid micromanaging to keep employees burnout-free. Business Insider (12/24)
If a visit to Antarctica has always been on your bucket list but you never thought you had the time to make the journey, a travel company is now offering day trips to get you "on the ice." Now, all you need to do is get yourself to Cape Town, South Africa, and plop down a paltry $13,500 for the luxury jaunt. Lonely Planet (12/22)
Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives ... not looking for flaws, but for potential.
Ellen Goodman, journalist, columnist, Pulitzer Prize winner
