Remote work has shifted skills in high demand Employers are looking for different skills from remote workers, writes Stephanie Vozza, so candidates should be organized, technologically savvy, collaborative and self-motivated with good communication skills. "For those looking for a job, showing hiring managers you can adapt to the remote interviewing process will be key to making a notable impression among other candidates," says Claudia Johnson of staffing firm Addison Group. Full Story: Fast Company online (4/17)
Top job boards for freelance work To help freelancers navigate the endless job sites, Peter Daisyme has compiled 18 job boards for freelancers. Some are for industry veterans, like Toptal; while others are for quick, cheap work such as Fiverr. Full Story: Entrepreneur online (4/17)
After hiring 150,000 workers to help it deal with demand created by the coronavirus pandemic, Walmart has announced plans to continue bolstering its workforce by adding another 50,000 new employees. The retailer also mandated that all workers wear face masks while on the job starting this week. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (4/18),USA Today (4/19),CNBC (4/18)
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The Landscape
Economists discuss virus effect on income inequality Major pandemics throughout history have had the effect of balancing income inequalities between the richest and poorest, and economic historians are discussing whether this will happen again as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Among them, Stanford University historian Walter Scheidel says global government actions to protect workers by imposing shutdowns will keep the labor pool relatively intact, reducing the likelihood of labor shortages and higher wage demands. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (4/19)
Ford tests wristband to keep employees apart With an eye on resuming manufacturing, Ford is testing wristbands that vibrate when employees come within six feet of each other. The company also expects to use thermal imaging to screen employees, along with personal protective equipment. Full Story: BNN Bloomberg (Canada) (4/15)
German wine connoisseur Vincent Obsopoeus wrote "The Art of Drinking" 500 years ago to demonstrate the beauty of winding down the day with a glass of wine at home, preferably with a partner. In the book, he discusses why home drinking, or a virtual happy hour in these times, beats the bar scene. Full Story: USA Today (4/18)
POLL QUESTION: How do you unwind after a day at work?
If your fear of missing out (FOMO) has been replaced by a Zen-like calm that comes from not worrying about where else you could be or what else you could be doing, you're experiencing JOMO -- the joy of missing out. It feels kinda good, doesn't it? Full Story: World Economic Forum (4/16)
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