How a broom can measure leadership effectiveness Leaders who are not willing to do the most undesirable jobs, such as sweeping, create a culture where team members don't see the need to jump in and help when necessary, writes Air Force Officer Brandon McRay."[T]his simple act of taking over the broom from you is a great sign that your people realize how valuable your time is in leading them well, which is exactly what they need from you the most," he writes. Full Story: Lead Change (6/28)
3 keys to success as workers return to the office Leaders will have to embrace the paradoxes of the "new abnormal" as they guide employees who are returning to the office, writes Larry Robertson. "Simple answers that last forever have been replaced by the need to pursue adaptability as both a constant need and the most desired competitive advantage of any team," he writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (6/30)
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How to tell if an employee is considering quitting Smart managers should be on the lookout for signs that valued employees might be considering leaving, such as a team member that seems less interested in socializing with colleagues. Another red flag is when a valued employees starts to miss deadlines and or volunteer for fewer projects. Full Story: CNN (6/30)
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Signing bonuses move from white-collar to blue-collar In June, almost 20% of ZipRecruiter job listings offered a signing bonus, up from 2% in March. The bonuses -- mostly $1,000 -- are being offering by restaurants, pest control companies and trucking companies but also by 10 states as a way to encourage unemployed workers to return to the job market. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (7/1)
United Airlines plans to add 25,000 new union jobs by 2026, including 10,000 new pilots. The new crew members will be based at United's hubs: San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Denver, Washington Dulles and Newark, N.J. Full Story: CNBC (6/29),Simple Flying (6/29)
If you want to read an excellent account of the very first restaurant to offer hard-shell tacos in the US, feast on this crunchy story about Mitla Cafe, a San Bernardino, Calif., restaurant that opened in 1937 and inspired the hamburger stand owner across the street to pivot to tacos. Full Story: BBC (free registration) (6/30)
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