An overwhelmed email inbox is less stressful if you say "no" to requests that don't align with your priorities, writes Dorie Clark. "Recognizing the downstream consequences and impact on one's time is essential when evaluating your decision," she writes. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (4/9)
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Making the Connection
How to stand out on LinkedIn Your LinkedIn profile should feature a professional photo and a summary that highlights your experience, ambitions and personality, writes Blair Decembrele. Enhance your profile with mentions of volunteer work and other activities outside of your job. Business Insider (4/11)You can improve a sour relationship with a co-worker If you're having a conflict with a colleague, confront the situation maturely and keep your emotions in check, Gwen Moran writes. Demonstrate empathy by working to understand the other person's point of view. FastCoDesign (4/11)
It's possible to recover from a job application mistake Don't panic if you made a mistake during the hiring process, such as sending an incorrect document or misspelling someone's name, says talent acquisition specialist Amanda Corrado. Find out who to contact to correct the error, and acknowledge that mistakes happen. The Muse (4/10)
The Water Cooler
Dutch residents glad to see end of "singing road" Dutch officials have closed a road installed with rumble strips that play a tune to alert drivers who are veering off the road. Residents complained the strips were annoying. BBC (4/11),Reuters (4/11)
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