What about work fulfills people the most? A survey of more than 1,000 employees reports 80% say they're most proud of their skillset, writes Jillian Kramer. Reputation and self-reliance also rank high, while salary comes in last. Glassdoor (4/25)How to be likable without overdoing it Likability is a major factor in success at work, but trying to cultivate likableness can be overdone. Authors Michael Lovas and Pam Holloway examine the right and wrong tactics, beginning with the basics of delivering results and being helpful and extending to more specific practices. Fast Company online (4/24)
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Making the Connection
Be bold when meeting someone you admire The key to connecting with people you are inspired by is to express appreciation with specific examples of how they've helped your career, writes Ryan Robinson. After introducing yourself, avoid the urge to ask for help, opting instead to offer ideas about how you might help them reach their goals. Forbes (4/24)
Poll
Poll question: Do you work in the same time zone as your office? The fact that you live in a different part of a time zone than your office can affect the amount of sleep you get, according to a recent study, so imagine how difficult it is to work in a completely different time zone. About half of the U.S. population, at 47%, is on Eastern time, followed by Central at 33%, Mountain at 5%, Pacific at 14%, and Alaska and Hawaii at 0.6%.
Same time zone
76.13%
One time zone off
11.11%
Two time zones off
7.00%
More than three time zones
3.70%
Three time zones off
2.06%
The Landscape
EBRI: Retirement confidence rebounds to 2005 levels An Employee Benefit Research Institute survey found that 82% of retirees and 67% of workers believe they can live comfortably throughout their retirement. These confidence levels are similar to those seen in 2005, prior to the financial crisis. ThinkAdvisor (free registration) (4/23)
Your Next Challenge
Addressing the "why" about work helps quiet candidates show enthusiasm Reserved people demonstrate how much they care about their work by explaining why they find it interesting and motivating, writes CEO coach Sabina Nawaz. They should also discuss how their work influences other aspects of their life, including volunteer work. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (4/24)How to beat ageism in the interview Hiring managers are often concerned that job seekers over 40 are overqualified and might clash with younger employees, writes J.T. O'Donnell, CEO of WorkItDaily.com. During the interview these candidates should express humility and how their experience has honed an expertise that will benefit the company and justify a higher salary. Inc. (4/2019)
Balancing Yourself
When the work-life balance must tip toward work We need to put our work first when starting out or struggling to keep a career on track, writes relationship coach Marla Mattenson. It's important to recruit the support of a partner by explaining what we're trying to achieve. CNBC (4/24)
Children younger than one year old should not have any exposure to screens to avoid establishing sedentary behaviors, the World Health Organization warned Wednesday. WHO also gave the recommendation that children under five years of age should have one hour or less of screen time every day. Business Insider/The Associated Press (4/25)
The only people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you.
John Southard, technology planner and academic administrator
