Cater your efforts to the generational identity of your boss | 5 ways to boost the physiological benefits of exercise | 3 ways to make a better impression on others
Cater your efforts to the generational identity of your boss Professionals can tailor their efforts to match the generational identity of their bosses by appealing to the work ethic and consensus-building focus of baby boomers, the independence of Generation X or the sharing and caring inclusiveness of millennials, writes Cam Marston. "When you put in for your next raise, consider your boss’s generation and whether the characteristics illustrated here reflect any of your boss’s workplace preferences," Marston writes. Fast Company online (7/1)5 ways to boost the physiological benefits of exercise
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Professionals can derive a lot of physical health benefits and boost brainpower using an exercise program that includes squats or that sticks to basic needs, working around their busy schedules, writes Karen Laing. Optimize your exercise program to your own needs, start slowly and implement stretching and other physical activities into your workday, Laing writes. The Guardian (London) (2/4)
Making the Connection
3 ways to make a better impression on others You can make better connections with others by not being afraid to be honest and vulnerable at times, writes Chris Dessi. Make sure your relationships are based on genuine interest and avoid the temptation to cater to your own ego, Dessi says. Inc. online (free registration) (6/30)
The Supreme Court has left in place a ruling that home health care workers, including those hired through third-party employers, are eligible for overtime pay. The court rejected an appeal that challenged the Labor Department's 2013 expansion of an overtime rule. The Hill (6/27),The Associated Press (6/27)
Your Next Challenge
Why every job seeker should have an interview portfolio An interview portfolio that includes a background summary, behavioral examples, recommendations and sample solutions can set you apart from other job seekers, writes Jennifer Little-Fleck. An introduction that describes your abilities and a conclusion that includes contact information and your resume should bookend the portfolio. TheMuse.com (6/30)
Balancing Yourself
Work-life integration may be better than work-life balance Instead of attempting to balance work and life, a work-life integration approach that includes co-working spaces with daycare services or family-friendly networking events may be preferable, writes Amber Anderson. "Let’s embrace that things have changed: that we have tried the 'having-it-all' thing and it wasn’t working," Anderson writes. Forbes (6/30)
The Water Cooler
Delta taps Slack to tempt workers to have Friday fun Delta Air Lines and advertising agency Wieden+Kennedy New York have launched an ad campaign called "Go Friday" that features a Slack bot accessing office accounts to offer workers incentives to take Fridays off during the summer. Temptations include offers on Delta flights and reservations at the best restaurants in New York City. Advertising Age (free-article access for SmartBrief readers) (6/28)
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