Research by Glassdoor finds the gender pay gap is narrowing for some positions and tipping in favor of women for others, writes Amy Elisa Jackson, covering a list of 15 positions with the smallest gaps. The title of logistics manager has experienced the most dramatic improvement for women, shifting from -11.5% in 2016 to +3% for women today. Glassdoor (3/27) The attitudes and aptitudes managers want from employees Advancement is more likely for people who have a positive attitude, bounce back from setbacks quickly and adapt to demands for new skills, writes Victor Lipman. Managers also need people who will drive innovation and change. Forbes (3/27)
Making the Connection
This mindset makes networking easier You don't have to worry about conversation-starters if you approach networking events with a desire to understand the needs of others and how your experience might benefit them, writes executive coach Amrita Garg. Resist the easy conversation of venting about work and cultivate deeper relationships by continuing to connect after the event. Thrive Global (3/28)
Poll
Have you ever sneaked away from work for March Madness? They should rename March Madness to March Mildness for most of you. I've certainly sneaked away for a game or two over the years, but I guess it's not sneaking when half the office goes with you. New poll question on Monday.
No, basketball is not my thing
68.10%
No, because I might get caught
11.64%
Yes, and I watched at a sports bar
10.78%
Yes, but I secretly watched online
9.48%
The Landscape
Expert: Workers' comp rates declining as result of tech use Insurance companies are using technology such as wearables and telemedicine to curtail claims severity and frequency, thereby helping rates decrease, said Jim Mitchell of All Risks. The use of online insurtech platforms "has accelerated, but not in the high-risk end of the workers' comp spectrum," Mitchell said. Insurance Business America (3/27)
It's a sign of professionalism to submit a resignation letter, and it helps you leave on good terms, writes career coach Hallie Crawford, who includes a sample. Letter etiquette includes sending it on paper instead of in email, keeping it brief and positive, and explaining your reasons for departure. U.S. News & World Report (3/27)
Balancing Yourself
Study: Millennials want fewer work hours A study finds 53% of millennials would accept less pay in exchange for more time off, writes Emily Rolen. The study reports millennials and Gen Z find it difficult to unplug from work during their free time. PhillyVoice (Philadelphia) (3/27)
The Water Cooler
Woman gives birth twice in less than a month Twenty-six days after giving birth to a premature son in February, Arifa Sultana went to the hospital in Bangladesh complaining of stomach pain. Doctors discovered that Sultana has a second uterus and was still pregnant with twins, and performed a Caesarean section to deliver the male and female babies -- no one knew about the other womb because Sultana had never had an ultrasound. BBC (3/28)
Take a limitation and turn it into an opportunity. Take an opportunity and turn it into an adventure by dreaming BIG!
Jo Franz, author and speaker living with multiple sclerosis
