Turn learning difficulties into leadership qualities in the workplace | Improve the hiring process by using data | Companies need work-life integration to fit 21st-century lifestyles
Turn learning difficulties into leadership qualities in the workplace To make the transition from a student with learning or neurological differences to job candidate, tap into your resilience, empathy and humor in the face of difficulties, says Denise Brodey. "Let's reframe those as leadership qualities, not learning disabilities difficulties, when you arrive in the workplace," she writes. Forbes (10/28)
Introverts bring valuable skills to the workplace but need to toot their horn more to be considered for promotions. "Find the best way to fit yourself into the company culture without compromising who you are," writes leadership expert Jane Finkle. SmartBrief/Leadership (10/31)
Hire Smart
Improve the hiring process by using data Start using data for recruiting by determining which jobs require highly skilled employees, showing the hiring team how data will help with each step in the recruiting process and implementing measures to ensure assessments are unbiased, writes Tigran Sloyan, CodeSignal's CEO. "You can roll out your new recruiting process one position at a time so you don't get overwhelmed," Sloyan writes. HR Technologist (10/25)
The Landscape
Companies need work-life integration to fit 21st-century lifestyles In 2018, 61% of people said they quit or considered quitting a job because it lacked work flexibility, and 76% said they'd be more loyal if the job had flexible work options. According to Andrea Hough, these statistics show the need for work-life integration in which an employer and employee know the job doesn't end when you leave your desk, and the schedule accommodates that. HR Dive (10/30)Slowdown in job growth hits smaller companies U.S. businesses added 125,000 jobs in October, with jobs in the health care industry gaining the most as manufacturing and construction jobs continue to dwindle, according to recent figures from ADP. "The slowdown in job growth is really about what's happening at smaller companies," says Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics. The Associated Press (10/30)
Your Next Challenge
Tips to build confidence in your skills Improve your confidence at work by seeing yourself succeed, identifying your strengths and building relationships with co-workers, writes Mahro Zaman, chief operating officer at Doers Empire Media. Don't compare yourself with colleagues and ask trusted co-workers for feedback to improve your skills, he suggests. Thrive Global (10/28)
Balancing Yourself
Opening up about mental health in the workplace Mental health disorders affect 1 in 5 adults and can lead to poor job performance, productivity and daily functioning, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. On reducing the stigma of behavioral health at work, "There's a fine line between invading someone's privacy but also arming the manager with the right resources to recognize certain signs, then provide someone for them to talk to or recommend different resources," says wellness coordinator Courtney Moskal. The Business Journals (tiered subscription model) (10/30)
When most people think of GPS, they think of satellites and maps and all the advanced ways we navigate the world. However, GPS is being put to use for far more than navigation, including tracking earthquakes and monitoring volcanoes. Knowable Magazine (10/29)
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