Women too often are overwhelmed at work and are expected to lead like white men instead of their authentic selves, says Sucheta Misra, vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion for North Highland. "Women today often experience physical, emotional and mental overload as they take on so many different life roles, and that overload then impacts their career advancement," Misra says. Full Story: Society for Human Resource Management (tiered subscription model) (11/29)
Bose CEO: Why leaders need people to challenge them Bose CEO Lila Snyder says when making decisions as a group she seeks to have the right people in the room who know how to act quickly and are willing to have an informed debate, which includes challenging one another. "Because you can get all the right people in the room, and then if the most senior or perceived powerful person in the room starts off and states what we're going to do, no one else actually gets a chance to voice what matters," Snyder says. Full Story: The Verge (11/29)
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Making the Connection
How employers benefit from paid leaves of absence Paid leaves of absence increase employees' trust in their employer and reduce their stress, writes workplace consultant Jessica Miller-Merrell. "When an employee is already dealing with a stressful and unexpected situation, the last thing they want to worry about is their job security or finances," Miller-Merrell writes. Full Story: Workology (11/28)
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Why more pay isn't the only answer to employee turnover Pay increases matter, but a positive employee experience and a company culture that focuses on engagement are vital to keeping employees from leaving, writes Gallup's Ryan Pendell. "Instead of automatically raising payroll to address attraction and retention, leaders ought to address those 'hazard pay' aspects of the employee experience that make employees wonder how much their wellbeing is worth," Pendell writes. Full Story: Gallup (11/28)
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Job openings drop in October but market remains robust US job openings dropped to 10.3 million in October from 10.7 million in September, according to a Labor Department report that the Federal Reserve is closely watching to gauge how its inflation-fighting policies are performing. "The labor market is cooling (what the Fed wants) but it is far from cold," Jennifer Lee, an economist at BMO Capital Markets. Full Story: The Associated Press (11/30),Reuters (11/29)
Your Next Challenge
Try these activities to recharge during your work day Taking small breaks during work hours can recharge you and reduce stress, writes Adam Markel, CEO of More Love Media. Here's is a list of things people can do during the day to "build resilience," Markel says. Full Story: Entrepreneur (11/28)
Not everyone who dons a Santa Claus outfit is looking to make serious money doing so, but for agencies like HireSanta.com, the fact that booking demand for St. Nick has returned to pre-pandemic levels is great news. But being Santa isn't cheap. The cost of costume upkeep and long commutes to gigs can add up quickly, especially during a time of economic inflation. And that means if you want to book Santa, you might have to pay a bit more than expected. Full Story: The Associated Press (11/28)
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