Sending thoughtful and targeted applications will lead to the best outcomes in your job search, even if it means sacrificing quantity, says Glassdoor CEO Robert Hohman. Take the time to research the companies you're applying for, and adequately evaluate your salary expectations, he says. Business Insider (2/6) Monitor but don't micromanage your team Teams perform better when their leaders step back and let staff take the initiative, writes Shane Snow. "More and more problems require cognitive diversity and lateral thinking, not a single brain and a bunch of soldiers to take orders," he writes. Fast Company online (1/31)
Making the Connection
Identify the communication styles of those around you It is easier to communicate with people if you know their communication styles, says psychologist Claire Newton. Whether your colleagues are being assertive, submissive, aggressive, passive aggressive or manipulative, there are ways to moderate your reactions to achieve the best results. The Muse (2/5)
Seventeen state attorneys general say in a letter to the Labor Department an effort to reverse a 2011 ban on pooling employee tips might have violated the Administrative Procedure Act. The letter accuses the department of disregarding the act based on reports of concealed data indicating workers might lose billions of dollars in tips. The Hill (2/5)
Think about questions a prospective employer might ask to determine whether you're right for the job, says career coach J.T. O'Donnell. They could be questions that prompt you to talk about your achievements or about how you handled a difficult situation, she says. Glassdoor (2/5)
Balancing Yourself
Combat boredom at work by shifting your mindset Remind yourself why you wanted your job in the first place to get into a more positive mindset when you're feeling uninspired at work, writes Ashley Stahl. Try to find interesting things you could be doing more of, such as networking. Forbes (2/7)
