How the "glass cliff" blocks female CEOs from success | Here's what to ask the boss in that one-on-one | Why Americans in their 80s are choosing to work
How the "glass cliff" blocks female CEOs from success The "glass cliff" -- in which women or other leaders from marginalized groups are promoted to CEO to "turn things around" -- is similar to the "glass ceiling," except one blocks advancement, while the other blocks success, since those new leaders are often not given the resources they need, says executive coach Nicole Case. "A lot of the lack of resources that I see in these situations are lack of time -- like they're not giving them enough time to turn things around -- or lack of actual resources--like the dollars, people -- to fix whatever it is," says Case. Full Story: WRAL TechWire (Raleigh, N.C.) (6/23)
Professionals can take steps to ensure one-on-one conversations with supervisors address their needs, write three authors affiliated with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The writers identify 28 key questions to ask the boss, culled from published research and interviews with more than 200 employees. Full Story: Harvard Business Review (tiered subscription model) (6/23)
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Participation in the workforce among those ages 75 and older is projected to hit 11.7% in 2030, up from 8.9% in 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Census Bureau data shows 650,000 Americans over the age of 80 still worked last year. Workers over the age of 80 talk about why they've resisted retirement, including 82-year-old baker Andree Carlson who says, "We like having somewhere to go, something that needs to be done, and everybody likes to feel needed." Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (6/25)
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How 3D technology will power the workplace of tomorrow As the world embraces the hybrid work model post-pandemic, companies are taking advantage of 3D technology to facilitate remote working and foster creative collaboration, writes Gleb Tsipursky, CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts. Asynchronous communication, combined with virtual reality, has the potential to bring about productivity improvements and maintain a sense of community despite the lack of face-to-face exchanges, Tsipursky writes. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (6/26)
AI job postings see 20% increase in May Artificial-intelligence job postings in the US rose by 20% in May, according to Indeed. Skilled positions most sought are data scientist, followed by software engineer, machine learning engineer and data engineer. Full Story: Reuters (6/22)
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Debt, lack of saving stand in the way of retirement planning Existing debt and an inability to save are two of the main factors impeding US workers' retirement planning efforts, research suggests. A survey found that almost half of workers felt debt had a negative impact on their retirement saving, and the report also indicated that credit card debt is a more significant problem for employees than student loan or medical debt. Experts in an online presentation said benefit plan changes are needed but likely will take time to catch on. Full Story: BenefitsPRO (free registration) (6/23)
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While change can be a positive experience, change fatigue is emerging as a growing problem among employees and can lead to stress and decreased productivity. Clear leadership is one way to mitigate its effects, while the energy management technique can promote a more sustainable approach to change management. Full Story: Raconteur (UK) (6/23)
University of Washington researchers developed the FeverPhone app that turns a smartphone into a thermometer without the need for any additional hardware. Just hold the phone up to a forehead to get a reading that is as accurate as most consumer thermometers. No more frantically digging through a bathroom basket for a thermometer! Full Story: University of Washington (Seattle) (6/21)
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