How to work with each of the 16 personality types The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator defines 16 personality types, which can be useful to know when working with others to see their strengths and weaknesses. This story walks through how to work effectively with each of the personality types, particularly while working remotely. Full Story: Fast Company online (12/5)
Why your remote job search shouldn't be all about you Job seekers looking for remote gigs can tailor their resumes and cover letters to illustrate the remote work skills and experience they would bring to the table, experts advise. Stress the benefits to the company, not your personal reasons for wanting to work from home. Full Story: HuffPost (11/23)
Irvine, TX-based virtual events company Falcon Events was founded a year ago and expected to get maybe 20 gigs this year. Then COVID-19 happened. 175 events later, the company is growing fast, and has been hiring live production pros to keep up. Full Story: Dallas Innovates (12/7)
POLL QUESTION: Have you attended a virtual event this year?
When to add emoji to internal communications Emoji became more dominant in employee communications as in-person interaction has become limited and individuals strive to convey tone and avoid misunderstandings, writes Michael Kling. Communications experts suggest judicious use of emoji, double-checking its meaning before hitting the send button and avoiding its use with new contacts. Full Story: Glean Info (12/3)
The Labor Department's November payroll report, which was released Friday, showed the most job gains in the transportation and warehousing industry, followed by professional services, although half of those jobs were temporary. Half of the jobs lost in the first two months of the pandemic have now been recovered. Full Story: Fox Business (12/4)
Survey: Decline of staffing levels likely to continue November job growth was flat in the hospitality industry, which is still short 3.4 million jobs since February, according to the latest federal jobs report. The National Restaurant Association's Chief Economist Bruce Grindy cautioned that staffing levels may continue to decline, citing a survey by the Association in which 49% of operators said they expect their staffing levels to decline during the next 3 months. Full Story: CNBC (12/4)
The NFL's system of downs still relies on the manual labor of "chain gangs," the anonymous crews running around with tall markers connected by chains. Chain crews share what they love about their vital role, as well as the occasional mishaps and injuries that come with being on a football field. Full Story: Sports Illustrated online (11/30)
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