How to advocate for more job flexibility The pandemic has highlighted the potential for flexibility, with some employees having the ability to work remotely and determine the timing of their work. Once the pandemic ends, employees can advocate for continued flexibility using strategies outlined in this article. Full Story: Fast Company online (1/26)
Why word choice matters Words send a message, whether it's what you say in a speech or what words your organization chooses not to use, writes Susan Fowler. "Notice how the words you use reflect your values and intentions -- and how they might generate energy and intentions of those you lead," she writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (1/27)
Recent college graduates are landing jobs by being open to part-time work, forgoing job boards for networking and gaining skills wherever they can. "Your dream job isn't available right now - that's okay," LinkedIn editor-in-chief Dan Roth told graduates. "Seek out those industries and opportunities that will get you those skills, and I think you'll find something that you never expected to have." Full Story: CNBC (1/27)
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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Making the Connection
Inappropriate communications a new remote work issue With many companies operating remotely, communications have shifted online and introduced a new problem: inappropriate behavior and comments by employees used to the freewheeling nature of the internet. Companies must be aware of their legal liabilities and monitor the situation closely. Full Story: The New York Times (1/25)
Talking with your hands may affect how you're heard Emphasizing syllables with hand gestures may influence how others hear those words, a study in Proceedings of the Royal Society B suggests. "The timing of even the simplest hand movement is vital to face-to-face communication," says researcher Hans Rutger Bosker. Full Story: New Scientist (free content) (1/27)
The Landscape
Behind PepsiCo's innovative Minecraft training program PepsiCo adapted its Lean Six Sigma training program for remote workers by teaming with design studio BlockWorks to create a customized virtual training module, based on the popular game Minecraft and a prototype built by one of its employee's children. "Using Minecraft to simulate a 3D PepsiCo warehouse enabled our teams to solve problems in a virtual teamwork environment and complete the LSS training in a fun, interactive and engaging way," said PepsiCo Chief Learning Officer Molly Nagler. Full Story: HR Dive (1/26)
Face mask stickers reveal presence of coronavirus Adhesive test strips that detect protein-cleaving molecules characteristic of coronavirus infections can be attached to face masks to reveal the presence of the disease in a wearer's breath. The development by researchers at the University of California San Diego holds the promise of an easy way to monitor employees for the virus. Full Story: Construction Dive (1/27)
Publishing rules mean "The Great Gatsby" can now be adapted by just about anyone looking to put their own spin on the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic. This piece explores whether that is a good idea or if copycats should leave the novel alone. Full Story: The Christian Science Monitor (1/26)
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