Making meetings work for all attendees Meetings can be stressful for people who feel they don't fit in for one reason or another. Here are five ways to make everyone feel comfortable and let all attendees contribute. Full Story: Fast Company online (2/10)
Handling extra duties while awaiting a promotion An employee promised a promotion and waiting for both the title and associated raise should tactfully approach their manager who, in the meantime, might be piling on extra responsibilities and work. "You're always entitled to be fairly compensated for your work, but if your employer is in 'we're all pitching in to keep things going' mode right now, then 'show me the money' risks making you look out of touch," advises Alison Green. Full Story: The Cut (tiered subscription model) (2/9)
A "life" case study as valuable as business case study Rather than researching the journey of another organization, a "life" case study is when an executive looks inward and studies their own life story. By examining and sharing the highs and lows of their personal lives, leaders can learn how to change themselves and their organizations. Full Story: INSEAD Knowledge (2/10)
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Making the Connection
Here's a guide to 1-on-1 meetings Regular one-on-one conversations should be a forum for employees to share their agenda, challenges and concerns, while the manager can listen and "offer dedicated time for mentoring and coaching," writes Naphtali Hoff. He walks through a typical one-on-one meeting and offers 10 possible questions for managers to ask. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (2/10)
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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The Landscape
Fed's Powell backs drive to achieve maximum employment Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell urged the US to make a "society-wide commitment" to get Americans back to work and achieve maximum employment. He said the Fed won't depart from low interest rates and large-scale asset purchases for the foreseeable future, noting there is little chance the central bank would "even think about withdrawing policy support." Full Story: Reuters (2/10),The Wall Street Journal (2/10),The New York Times (2/10),CNBC (2/11)
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The desire to remain connected with family and friends during the early days of the pandemic led many people to start and participate regularly in group texts. But researchers say group texts are starting to weigh on people, causing them to feel anxiety about the ups and downs of staying in constant contact. Full Story: BBC (free registration) (2/8)
Whether you're in Texas, Minnesota, Idaho, Florida or Oregon, there's an amazing doughnut shop somewhere nearby, according to this 50-state guide. Whether you're a fan of crullers, beignets, brioche or deep-fried delights, there's a shop for you. Full Story: Food & Wine (2/5)
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