Corporate jargon should be avoided at all costs, advises Writer co-founder and CEO May Habib, who lists 20 examples marketers should eliminate from their vocabulary. "Actionable insights" takes top spot for pointless jargon and to those who use the word "holistic," Habib writes, "Is it herbal medicine? OK. Then, no." Full Story: SmartBrief/Marketing (6/29)
How to keep your anxiety from affecting the team When feeling anxious, pause to recognize your emotions deliberately interrupt your negative thought pattern and change locations, such as with a walk, to clear your head, writes Know Your Team CEO Claire Lew. "We literally must stop and slow down as a leader, if we are to truly lead well when we're experiencing leadership anxiety," Lew writes. Full Story: Know Your Team (7/1)
Why 3 is a magic number when you communicate Take a lesson from comedians and communicate in sets of three, easy-to-remember messages, which can help reinforce your point. "Rather than having five, seven or 10 priorities for your team, have three," writes John Millen. Full Story: John Millen blog (7/3)
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Agencies facing "watershed moment" for talent All agency and marketing executives surveyed by We Are Rosie say they wouldn't take up a new position that doesn't provide remote working options, 40% want flexible working and 63% intend to change careers or roles this year. WorkReduce CEO Brian Dolan described the current workforce situation on Twitter as a "watershed moment" for the ad industry, citing increased numbers of resignations and vacant positions. Full Story: MediaPost Communications (free registration) (7/2)
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June sees 850,000 new US jobs and signs of recovery The month of June saw the addition of 850,000 US jobs, and the unemployment rate grew slightly, from 5.8% to 5.9%. Overall the outlook is promising according to Kate Bahn, an economist at the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, who said the current report "overshot expectations," especially in light of challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Full Story: The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (7/2)
Minimum wage rises in certain cities, states The minimum wage increased last week in states such as Nevada and Oregon. Cities including Chicago, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., also saw minimum wage increases. Full Story: The Hill (7/2)
In the canon of "fake news" about America's patriotic history, most experts agree Betsy Ross didn't really play the role she is credited with when it comes to the creation of the Stars and Stripes. Full Story: National Geographic (tiered subscription model) (7/1)
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