5 warning signs your work could be masking depression | 4 strategies to improve your emotional intelligence | NYC to train workers for "green-collar" jobs
5 warning signs your work could be masking depression How an employee is handling work can be a sign of depression, including missing deadlines, avoiding workplace interactions and having angry outbursts. Even full-on work mode or volunteering for travel can be masking the desire to be at home. Full Story: HuffPost (2/28)
A "reach job" could be within your reach There's no reason not to apply for a "reach job" because there are many circumstances at the company unknown to you, such as the company hoping to diversify its workforce or being considered for a different position, says Michael Steinitz, senior executive director of professional talent solutions at Robert Half. "While technical skills can always be taught, sometimes companies are looking for people with a different scope of experience to bring in fresh perspective and attitude," says Steinitz. Full Story: Fox Business (2/24)
Emotional intelligence, including the ability to communicate effectively, handle negative emotions and develop strong relationships, is a key aspect of success in the workplace, writes Marcel Schwantes, founder of Leadership from the Core. People with high emotional intelligence tend to show up authentically, display curiosity in their relationships, demonstrate optimism and be open to asking for help, Schwantes advises. Full Story: Inc. (tiered subscription model) (2/28)
The Landscape
NYC to train workers for "green-collar" jobs New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the city is launching a new program to train "green-collar" workers for jobs that fight climate change. The plan also includes the establishment of a Climate Innovation Hub to support climate-tech startups and creation of green training facilities in every borough of the city. Full Story: The Brooklyn Paper (N.Y.) (2/28)
Hotel parking fees: Don't get taken for a ride Hotels are increasingly relying on sneaky parking fees to boost their bottom line, all the while eating into your corporate travel budget. As an antidote to sky-high charges, firms can mandate the use of parking apps like SpotHero or ParkWhiz for lower rates and prioritize hotels that offer "Park & Stay" packages for a lower inclusive price. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (2/28)
Balancing Yourself
Museums were prescribed for mental health Mental health challenges range in scope and severity, so it's not a surprise that treatments for such issues also vary. One kind of treatment session that's being leveraged in cities across France are visits to museums. Many of the museums collaborate with nearby medical facilities to fill prescriptions that call for doses of peace, quiet and art. Full Story: The Christian Science Monitor (2/28)
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The Field Museum in Chicago is partnering with eight restaurants in the area to create blood-based dishes to promote its new exhibit, "Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches." Restaurants including Webster's Wine Bar, Taqueria Chingón and Parachute are up for the proposed challenge, adding dishes like soondae, a Korean street food sausage made with pig's blood, sweet rice, pork, black garlic and glass noodles, and morcilla (blood sausage) tacos to their menus. Full Story: Chicago Tribune (tiered subscription model) (2/28)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
Happy birthday, George Bridgetower! The Afro-European violinist is associated with which composer who once called George "an absolute master of his instrument" and even specifically composed a piece for him?
We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It's easy to say 'It's not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.' Then there are those who see the need and respond.
Fred Rogers, television host, author, producer, minister
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