Communication depends on the method you're using In-person communication is ideal for developing rapport even if it's not always possible or convenient, writes Joel Garfinkle, who explores the use cases for phone calls, video chats, voicemails and emails. Email is especially useful for quick introductions or "for summarizing or recapping previously covered topics and communicating key action items," Garfinkle writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (5/16)
Why one-on-one time with your reports is a priority Build trust with your team members by dedicating time for one-on-one meetings and making them "sacrosanct," writes Jennifer V. Miller. "Every time you cancel or postpone (or show up frazzled, distracted or need to cut the meeting short), you are devaluing the time spent with your team member -- and by extension, you're sending the message that their time isn't worth as much as yours," Miller writes. Full Story: The People Equation blog (5/16)
Many employees left their jobs for something better Employees who quit over the past year mostly traded up for jobs that offer more pay, better working conditions and the option of working remotely, statistics show. "We're starting to see people feel they don't have to live in fear," says Jessica Kriegel, Experience.com's head of people and culture. Full Story: The New York Times (5/13)
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Ageism doesn't need to be part of the workday Age bias in the workplace can come with a high cost: It resulted in about $850 billion in US gross domestic product lost in 2018, according to an AARP and Economist Intelligence Unit report. Tactics like inclusive job postings, tailored benefits, "stay interviews," fostering a culture of respect, and offering professional development opportunities can help reverse the trend. Full Story: Advertising Specialty Institute (5/12)
The median CEO cash compensation rose from $3.1 million in 2020 to $4.1 million in 2021, with a full pay package rising from $13.4 million to $14.7 million, the sixth straight annual record, according to data from MyLogIQ. The top pay package went to Expedia CEO Peter Kern at $296 million followed by David Zaslav of Warner Bros. Discovery and Bill McDermott of ServiceNow. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (5/15)
US heartland is becoming a startup hotbed Smaller cities located across middle America are expected to see a surge in investor interest, including venture capital, which is targeting such states as Montana and Iowa, writes Jessica Mathews. "Things are bubbling in ways that aren't visible to most people," says Revolution CEO Steve Case. Full Story: Fortune (tiered subscription model) (5/13)
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Nancy Love and Krista Wigginton, environmental engineering professors at the University of Michigan, have been putting a urine-based fertilizer on heirloom peony beds as part of an effort to educate the public about the environmental and economic benefits of "pee-cycling" for fertilizers. The researchers' "pee on the peonies" slogan was catchy and attention-grabbing, but it apparently led to some people taking that as a literal invitation to do that. So now the slogan is "pee FOR the peonies." Full Story: The Associated Press (5/13)
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