Keys to moving up the corporate ladder | Networking in person isn't necessary to maintain a great network | Calif. program aims to help workers build retirement savings
A higher percentage of compensation for white-collar workers is today coming from perks, such as health care and bonuses, while workers in the service sector haven't seen much change over the past decade, according to data from the National Compensation Survey. Economists say that wages represented more than 90% of a worker's total compensation in 1960, compared with 68% in 2018. Quartz (12/3) Keys to moving up the corporate ladder Get outside your comfort zone to grow your career through learning new things, working on weaknesses, finding a mentor or taking on a "stretch" assignment. Be strategic in your approach, and ask for help and feedback from upper management as your career progresses. Glassdoor (12/3)
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Making the Connection
Networking in person isn't necessary to maintain a great network It's easy to stay ahead of nurturing your network, without having to meet in person, via texting or social media. Don't wait for a crisis to start reaching out to people for help, explains Karen Wickre, as a simple text or direct message every once in a while can help maintain a great relationship with people within your network so the help will be there when you need it. Lifehacker (12/3),TED (11/27)
How to handle reverse interviews Always have a handful of questions ready to ask the person interviewing you because it shows interest in the job and company, explains Joseph Barber. It's also increasingly common for interviewers to show up unprepared or simply ask the job candidate nothing but "do you have any questions?" -- and this sort of reverse-interview situation makes it critical to be prepared with questions that both show interest and lead to explanations about skills and past experiences. Inside Higher Ed (12/3)Weighing the pros and cons of relocating for a job Avoid focusing on the immediate benefits of taking a job that requires relocation, and instead look at the future consequences for your career and your family, writes Rebecca Knight. If possible, a short-term stint at the new location is a great way to see if the move is a beneficial one for you and your family. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (12/3)
Balancing Yourself
Six biggest burnout pain points There are several causes of workplace burnout, such as having misaligned expectations and being part of a passive-aggressive workplace culture, points out Sarah Cotton. Whether these or other issues are causing burnout, it's not selfish to attend to your needs in terms of avoiding burnout, such as asking your manager for flexible hours or taking some time off. The Mandarin (Australia) (11/28)
The cremated remains of about 100 people were sent into outer space when SpaceX's Falcon 9 launched Monday through a company called Elysium Space. The cost to send loved ones' ashes was about $2,500, and those on Earth can track the rocket in real time during its four-year mission. CNN (12/2)
