The risk of contracting the coronavirus on an airplane is quite low, according to a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor who calculated these mathematical odds: one in 4,300 on a full, two-hour flight or one in 7,700 chance if middle seats are empty. The calculus considered face covering requirements and the efficient air filtration systems used by airlines. Full Story: TravelPulse (8/8)
Podcasts to boost your career Listening to a podcast on career advice and leadership can jump-start your career, and business consultant Laura Garnett suggests 15 podcast to try. On The School Of Greatness, host Lewis Howes interviews successful people to see how they manage life while Career Cloud Radio focuses more on practical job interview and resume tips. Full Story: Forbes (8/10)
3 Dimensions for Safely Reopening the Workplace Is it possible to get back to work safely? How do we do it? And where do we start? This session will explore the critical factors of getting back to work readiness to maintain employee safety and business continuity during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. Register here.
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Virtual interviews can lead to more equitable hires One of the ways social distancing has changed the hiring process is by allowing for a more equitable evaluation of candidates. By using structured interviews and evaluating candidates by their skills rather than their education, virtual assessments can focus on the applicant's strengths and eliminate some of the bias inherent in traditional review processes. Full Story: Inside HR (Australia) (8/10)
US employers advertise more jobs openings, slow hiring Employers in the US posted 5.9 million job openings in June, 9.6% more than the number in May but well below the level before the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Labor Department. Businesses added 6.7 million workers in June, fewer than the record 7.2 million in May. Full Story: The Associated Press (8/10)
Restaurants helped fuel July hiring, data shows Eateries and bars added 502,000 jobs in July, or 28.5% of the non-agricultural jobs created in the month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Hiring picked up as more restaurants started to reopen, but the industry still ended the month with 2.4 million fewer employees than the same month last year. Full Story: Restaurant Business online (8/7)
Working from home during the pandemic will likely involve negative feelings at some point as routines are disrupted amid the continued uncertainty. There are several ways to combat negativity, including planning short-term getaways in lieu of one big trip because the anticipation is as much of a mood booster than the actual trip. Full Story: Fast Company online (8/10)
This news shouldn't really come as a surprise, but the fallout from no football will be far-reaching. The wasteful ways college sports are funded and the generous contracts of some coaches are among the many topics that will face enhanced scrutiny. Full Story: Detroit Free Press (8/10)
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