Why employers should be aware of "shift shock" The feeling of "shift shock," or realizing that a new job is much different than you initially believed, has become more common among workers, with 72% of more than 2,500 participants in a recent survey by The Muse indicating they'd experienced it. While 41% of respondents said they would wait two to six months to change jobs after feeling shift shock, 48% said they would try to go back to their old job after having the feeling and 80% said it's OK to leave before six months if the job doesn't meet expectations. Full Story: The Muse (3/1)
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The rise and fall of Chrysler's Plymouth automotive brand shows the challenge of sustaining relevance for brands, with Dave Coffaro offering leading and lagging indicators that suggest relevance is waning. "Without clear vision, activities and processes, leaders and businesses will inevitably drift," Coffaro writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (3/15)
Here's what you need before scheduling a meeting Every meeting should have a purpose, goal and process before being scheduled, writes Scott Eblin. "As you design the process, consider factors like engagement, pace, facilitating productive conversation, gathering input, and, this above all, making a decision so you don't have to have yet another meeting," Eblin writes. Full Story: Eblin Group (3/15)
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March Madness is an opportunity for all sorts of workplaces to join in collective distraction. But if leveraged appropriately, it could also set a foundation for greater productivity while fostering compliance with workplace law. Full Story: JD Supra (3/15)
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Why ghosting is problematic for employers, job seekers Ghosting is becoming an increasingly common practice by both employers and job candidates amid the rise of digital recruiting in a tight job market. Experts say both sides lose when they suddenly cut off communications and offer ways to maintain professionalism while staying in touch. Full Story: BBC (3/15)
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Gender pay gap still at 82% for women A Labor Department report reveals "occupational segregation" fuels the gender pay gap, with Hispanic and Black women particularly affected by it as they are more likely to be employed in low-wage jobs. The study, released for Equal Pay Day on Tuesday, shows an average full-time female worker in 2021 earned 82% of the average male's salary. Full Story: CNBC (3/15)
Not getting enough sleep doesn't feel good. But the physical effects of long-term sleep deprivation might in fact be more severe than you first thought. Take a look at what happens to "Sleep Deprived Sally and Sam" as they embark on their week of no sleep. Full Story: T3 (3/12)
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A tavern serves a roast worth waiting 4 years to eat Bank Tavern, a pub in Bristol, UK, has a four-year-long waitlist for its popular Sunday roasts as it works through its pandemic backlog and new requests. Some people, however, haven't honored their booking. As you might expect, they're no longer taking reservations. Full Story: Food & Wine (3/15)
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