Candidates should choose the proper job interview attire based on the formality, or informality, of the industry, but they should dress for the position they aspire to hold, some employment experts recommend. Sheila Anderson, founder of Image Power Play, says clothing can be a personal "logo" that gives an interviewer a "sense of who you are and what you stand for." Fast Company online (10/15) Poll question: Is your office clean? The top story from last week, "Is the break room microwave dirty? So is your culture," discussed how a clean shared space signals a culture of respect at a company. At previous jobs, I have dealt with dog urine on the floor and a rat under my desk. Outside what the cleaning crew does, is your office clean?
What do Gen Z workers want from employers? Companies that encourage employees' side hustles and passion projects might be better able to attract the youngest job seekers, according to a recent survey. Gen Z workers also want flexibility and clear career paths, writes Julie Develin of Kronos. TLNT (10/17)
Hire Smart
Ideas for hiring to keep up with holiday demand Experts recommend starting the holiday hiring process early to keep up with business needs. It's important to use clear job descriptions, offer on-the-job training and consider the potential for retirees to help your business. Small Business Trends (10/16)
The Landscape
How to handle workplace bullying According to new data from Monster, 90% of employees report they've been bullied in the workplace. If bullying makes a job unbearable, document the incidents, go to human resources, and if that doesn't work, consult a lawyer, writes Maurie Blackman. USA Today (10/18)
Balancing Yourself
Blending vs. balancing your life Instead of work-life balance, try blending your personal and work lives by working longer one day, finishing work at home or using your lunch hour to run a errands, writes Kathleen Pai, VP of People at Ultimate Software. "Work-life blend instead means you don't always have to designate set time, energy, or focus for just work or just life, but that you can ultimately find fulfillment in a healthy, steady incorporation of both," says Pai. Forbes (10/17)
One of the engines on a plane that was designed to serve as a flying command-and-communications center during a "Doomsday" event such as a nuclear attack was knocked out of commission by a bird strike. "Habitat modifications and scaring birds away from the runways is an integral part of the answer," said the Department of Defense Partners in Flight concerning the 3,000 wildlife-strike incidents on military aircraft each year. LiveScience (10/17)
The automatic things you do are basically those things that keep you from doing the better things you need to do.
