After a worker is promoted to a management position, relationships with former co-workers need to adjust, and it is up to HR to help new managers through this process, writes Bryan Otte, CEO of HRPlus Group. "We simply can't toss a new manager into the deep end and hope they figure it out," he writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (12/2)
Every employee needs a thanks now and then A little bit of thanks can go a long way with employees, either as a written note or verbal praise, and is crucial to keeping employees engaged with the company. "A happy employee might not necessarily be a productive employee, but engaged employees tend to perform better than their unengaged counterparts," says Vivian Woo, senior people science analyst at Culture Amp. Full Story: HR Dive (12/1)
Opinion: COVID-19 strain is causing a burnout pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic is contributing to a less visible threat against employee wellness, the domino effect of psychological stress and burnout in the workplace, writes Thomas Roulet. "When employees are depressed and exhausted, they are likely to pass on those feelings, ultimately affecting the mental health of their coworkers," he says. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (12/1)
Hire Smart
How to judge a job candidate's emotional intelligence Evaluating a job candidate for emotional intelligence can be challenging, but asking the right questions can help. It's also important to provide innovative development programs to help employees progress in this area. Full Story: Fast Company online (11/30)
The Landscape
Nasdaq pushes for companies to diversify their boards A proposal calls for companies listed on the Nasdaq to disclose statistics about the diversity of their board of directors. The proposal also calls for companies to have at least one female and one minority director -- or offer an explanation as to why they don't. Full Story: Nasdaq (12/1)
In yesterday's Your Career, we talked about career clothes that women are wearing for their remote work. For men's style, consider the cricket style of dressing, which combines comfort wear with crispness. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (12/1)
The Italian village of Castropignano is yet another town auctioning homes at the starting price of €1 as part of One Euro House scheme. The catch? You have to spell out your renovation plans for the abandoned building and whether it will become a home, business or bed and breakfast. Full Story: Lonely Planet (12/1)
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