Obama signs exec orders to boost civil service hiring | Use of social media for recruitment has pros, cons | Do younger bosses hurt company performance?
President Barack Obama has signed two executive orders to increase the government's ability to hire from a more diverse applicant pool. The orders waive certain requirements for recipients of federally funded scholarships and for noncareer appointments. USA Today (11/29)
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Do younger bosses hurt company performance? Workers reported negative emotions at a 12% higher rate when working for younger rather than older managers, according to a Journal of Organizational Psychology study. "Working daily under a younger supervisor, older subordinates are constantly reminded that they have failed to keep pace," wrote Florian Kunze, co-author of the study. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (11/28)
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Jobs where the gender pay gap is reversed Despite the persistence of the gender pay gap, there are certain jobs where women earn more than their male counterparts, according to a Glassdoor analysis of self-submitted salary reports. Women tend to earn more when they work as merchandisers, purchasing specialists or social media professionals, the report found. CNBC (11/26)
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Calif. technology center holds event for girls Bourns Technology Center in California recently held a workshop for the 200 high-school girls in attendance to explore fields including computer science and aerospace. Officials said the event reflects a statewide push to include more student-led, project-based and hands-on activities that prepare students for college and career. The Press-Enterprise (Riverside, Calif.) (free registration) (11/25)
Most employees feel underappreciated at work, which is a correctable problem with tremendous upside for people and the business, S. Chris Edmonds says in this blog post and video. Be active in seeking out good news, and be specific, timely and frequent in your praise. SmartBrief/Leadership (11/29)
Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun's rays do not burn until brought to a focus.
