Reflect on what you really want before seeking a new job Fifty-five percent of Americans want to seek new employment in the next year, according to a survey, with their top priorities being higher pay and more flexibility. In some cases, making small changes to your current job could make a big difference, but, if not, this article provides advice on what to do next. Full Story: CNBC (8/27)
By now, you're probably acutely aware of the business world's pandemic-driven paradigm shift to remote and hybrid work. What you might not know is how drastically that has changed the way we look for new jobs. According to Glassdoor, there has been a 460% spike in online job searches for remote work between June 2019 and June 2021. Full Story: CNBC (8/26)
Employees and companies need a "flux mindset" that helps them identify their strengths and how they can better react to change, especially in this abnormal era, says author April Rinne. "We resist the change we can't control -- the change that blindsides us, the change that goes against our expectations, the change that delays our plans or disrupts them entirely," Rinne says. Full Story: McKinsey (8/27)
Data sources show virus starting to weigh on economy Charts that track different industry sectors are indicating a slackening in activity attributed to the spread of the coronavirus Delta variant. Statistics for domestic air travel, leisure and vacation bookings, restaurant dining, traditional retail sales and applications for jobs that entail close personal contact, such as childcare, are showing a downturn. Full Story: Bloomberg (8/29),CBS News (8/27),The New York Times (8/26)
Balancing Yourself
Why employers need to tackle ongoing burnout Uncertainty sparked by coronavirus variants and disruptions to office returns is contributing to the ongoing problem of employee burnout and leaders talk about what companies should be doing to help staff. "Some of the burnout has honestly come from people pretending it's business as usual and now they're realizing, 'I've done this for 18 months, I don't think I can do it for another six or nine more months,'" says Jellyfish's Sharon Harris. Full Story: Digiday (tiered subscription model) (8/27)
POLL QUESTION: Did you take a vacation this summer?
JR Smith, the retired NBA basketball player who might be best known as the object of LeBron James' ire in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals, has once again become an internet darling. Smith was one of the last prep-to-pro players to get drafted before the NBA's one-and-done rule took effect, so he's taken advantage of his untapped NCAA eligibility to become a walk-on with North Carolina A&T's golf team. Endearingly, Smith wants you to know he's doing all of his own homework. The live tweets of his college experience give the feel of a real-life Billy Madison. Full Story: For The Win (8/27)
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