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Fatigue sets in during a job search but there are ways to keep it fresh, such as resisting the urge to panic-apply for jobs that aren't a great fit, setting a firm time slot for job searching, and creating a list of things that have gone well in the hunt. "Getting clear on your why and envisioning the new, more fulfilled, and confident you will help you keep going in your job search when the going gets tough," writes career coach Adunola Adeshola. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (3/4)
Are employees' skills declining during the pandemic? Leaders must address the "pandemic sabbatical effect" -- a reduction in some hard and soft skills among employees whose roles have been curtailed or affected by remote working, Baron Christopher Hanson writes. Review job roles, identify the skillsets needed for jobs that have evolved during the pandemic and implement learning programs to reskill and upskill your workforce, Hanson writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (3/2)
Many people work long past retirement Interviews with older adults who have chosen to keep working long past retirement age -- some who have adopted new careers -- show they have a healthy lifestyle, manage stress, enjoy challenges, have a sense of purpose and continue learning on the job. Susan Weinstock at AARP said people ages 75 and older are the fast-growing sector of the labor force, even though they face age discrimination. Full Story: The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (3/2)
Poll
Are you looking for an internal promotion?
Yes, actively
27.98%
Yes, but it needs to fall in my lap
17.27%
No, I need to look outside my company
23.80%
No, I'm fine where I am
30.95%
The Landscape
Initial unemployment claims total 745K Initial unemployment claims reached a seasonally adjusted 745,000 last week, a slight increase from the upwardly revised tally of 736,000 in the previous week. Continuing claims declined 124,000 to fall just under 4.3 million. Full Story: CNBC (3/4),The Wall Street Journal (3/4)
Report: Up to 38% of nonprofits might close within 2 years Many nonprofits are struggling financially due to the pandemic and up to 38% may close within two years, according to a worst-case scenario presented by Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. Candid Director of Research Grace Sato noted an untick in grants "for flexible operating expenses and general support." Full Story: The Associated Press (3/3)
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This contest dates back to 2008 and was originally created to give stressed-out PhD students a way to keep their topic of study front-of-mind, while having a little groovy fun. A ballet performance on the beach is nice and all, but The Beastie Boys ain't got nothing on Jakub, Vitus and Ivo. Full Story: Ars Technica (3/3)
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