Managers are often too busy or lack the communication skills to confront their direct reports about performance issues, Emily Moore writes. You may have fallen out of the boss's good graces if you notice a shift in tone or your responsibilities decrease. Glassdoor (7/25) Can handwriting come back from the dead? Penmanship and cursive instruction are returning to classrooms as a result of studies that show writing out words by hand is linked to better long-term retention, organization and idea creation than typing notes on a keyboard, Ephrat Livni writes. "Laptop note takers' tendency to transcribe lectures verbatim rather than processing information and reframing it in their own words is detrimental to learning," according to a Princeton University study. Quartz (7/25)
Drive Positive Results by Embracing Change We are all living in a state of constant change. The average person change jobs every 4 ½ years. Change isn't easy, yet it is possible IF you care enough to change. Download this FREE Change Exercise to help you make positive changes in your life. Check out additional leadership resources online.
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Making the Connection
Why you should eat lunch with co-workers If you eat lunch at your desk each day, you'll miss out on a valuable opportunity to connect with your co-workers, writes Heather Yamada-Hosley. Socializing can have the added benefit of improving your work performance, she writes. Lifehacker (7/25)
How to Innovate and Grow Your Business Innovation doesn't have to be expensive, time-consuming, or even all that difficult. Award-winning trend expert Scott Steinberg shares 4 inspiring stories of innovation from the smallest startups up to household brand names to demonstrate how your business can learn and grow. Read the guide
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Your Next Challenge
Don't assume you're unqualified for the job You may be more qualified than you think for your dream job if you have worked on side projects with relevancy to the position, writes Richard Moy. Industry experience can also help you land the job, even if you haven't worked in the same specific role previously. The Muse (7/27)
The Greatness Gap Achievers surveyed North American employees about their level of connection with core engagement factors, such as their company's mission, their perceptions and experience of recognition at work, and their workplace culture. The data shows us that there are a few things missing. Read the results
Swiss company invents wearable chair Swiss firm Noonnee AG has designed a wearable chair that allows the user to rest in a supported, seated position simply by leaning back slightly. The wearer can leave the seated position by standing up, and the device can be adjusted to accommodate users of different heights. HuffPost (7/27)
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