Best practices for a February job search Job seekers should kick off February with a new plan to retain January's optimism, stay consistent and be prepared for a build-up of demand and a long job search, suggests career expert Kourtney Whitehead. "You will land a new and better opportunity if you stay committed to your process, and that requires resiliency so you can weather the setbacks," says Whitehead. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (1/31)
3 ways leaders can solicit ideas from the team Leaders can encourage better meeting participation and idea exploration by saying less and asking better questions, writes BTS Associate Director Luba Koziy. "There's certainly a place for adding ideas and information yourself, but leaders are best positioned to actively listen and then point out the common themes emerging from the group," she writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (1/29)
Perfectionism can cause anxiety, brooding and increased mental illness, according to Harvard Business Review, as well as hinder growth. To keep your ambitions from getting in your way, Chris Westfall suggests revising expectations, doing your best to let go and to stop leading others to believe you're perfect. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (1/25)
5 Ways to Hire Like It’s 2021 We dug deep to learn what job seekers want from an employer for 2021. While there are more candidates seeking work, there's also more competition among businesses for the most qualified people. Get the leading edge with this free guide.
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OSHA releases updated workplace safety guidance The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released updated workplace safety guidance for employers during the pandemic that advises the implementation of measures to prevent COVID-19. The guidance creates no new legal obligations and offers advice on a range of safety issues, such as ventilation, workplace cleaning and isolating employees. Full Story: Reuters (1/29),USA Today (1/29)
Feeling nervous before a presentation? Look up! Studies reveal numerous ways to handle nervousness before presentations, including filling your mind with triumphant images, seeking a meditative moment or focusing on up instead of down, writes Nick Morgan. Research suggests "doing anything in an upward direction, whether lifting up your arms, climbing stairs, or just looking up, will cause you to remember happier things than looking down," he writes. Full Story: Public Words (1/28)
Balancing Yourself
Forgoing social media can have mental health benefits Social media may keep us connected, but it also can lead to anxieties and affect mental health. Licensed clinical social worker Amy Morin and other professionals outline the benefits of a social media break, including improvements to sleep and posture, as well as better understanding of emotions and social cues. Full Story: Parade (1/28)
Researchers from the University of Arizona are working on a smartphone application that can detect COVID-19 in saliva in 10 to 15 minutes using a microscope that is attached to a smartphone. Full Story: Daily Mail (London) (1/29)
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