What to do if you feel bullied by a superior | Public speaking is easier if you accept the stakes aren't that high | House retirement bill gets Senate companion
Employees who advance live the Golden Rule This list of 10 traits that facilitate career growth includes several qualities related to a charitable person: caring, respectful, sincere and appreciative, write David Sturt and Todd Nordstrom. "The people who truly rise are more often than not those who went above and beyond to benefit others," they write. Forbes (3/28)What to do if you feel bullied by a superior Options available to someone who feels unlawfully harassed by a manager include discussing the problem with that person, HR or another manager, writes human resources expert Johnny C. Taylor Jr. If nothing changes or retaliation results, the employee should contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or seek legal counsel. USA Today (4/2)
Making the Connection
Public speaking is easier if you accept the stakes aren't that high You'll worry less about public speaking if you remember the people listening have their own life concerns and won't hold mistakes against you, writes CW Headley. "Take your time, take critique in stride and remember one day you'll be dead forever, what does one meeting matter?" Headley writes. Ladders (4/1)
The Landscape
House retirement bill gets Senate companion A House bill that would revamp laws affecting retirement, including making it easier for retirement plans to offer annuities and raising the age for required minimum distributions to 72, has a companion bill in the Senate. The legislation comes from Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and ranking member Ron Wyden, D-Ore. ThinkAdvisor (free registration) (4/1)
The Paycheck Fairness Act is headed to the US Senate after passing the House of Representatives, aiming to prohibit employers from asking about a candidate's salary history, writes Jennifer Calfas. Supporters of the bill say having to reveal this information exacerbates pay inequity based on gender. Yahoo (4/2)
Balancing Yourself
How to show your email who's boss Email will lose its grip on your schedule if you establish strict guidelines for checking messages and responding, writes Jessica Hicks. Let colleagues know about your reply timeline and consider if a face-to-face meeting would be more effective. Thrive Global (4/2)
The "Just for Kids" smartphone plan will be available Thursday from Verizon in an effort by the telecom company to give parents a straightforward option when buying their child a cellphone. The plan allows 5GB of high-speed data and unlimited calls and texts to 20 predetermined contacts; pricing varies, but adding a "Kids" line to an existing family plan of three costs $5 extra each month. USA Today (4/2)
