For recent college graduates, unemployment hit 20% in June, compared with 13% after the 2008 recession, according to the Labor Department. Some economists fear this crucial time out of the labor market will put this age group at a long-term disadvantage as they miss out on networking and job growth opportunities. Full Story: Bloomberg (tiered subscription model) (10/23)
Redefining your relationship with your boss Working remotely can exacerbate tensions with your boss if they had been there before the coronavirus pandemic began. First, determine which one of three issues is the problem -- lack of teamwork, a work style different than your own, or low-quality work, says author Steve Arneson. Full Story: CNN (10/21)
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Is that job candidate a good fit for your company? When interviewing a job candidate, focus on if they are a good fit for your company's culture -- whether the company prizes teamwork or innovation or happiness. "Instead of telling the candidate your values and asking how they represent them, ask them questions about past jobs that will get them to share the values you're seeking," suggests Stephanie Vozza. Full Story: Fast Company online (10/22)
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What will the post-pandemic jobs market look like? The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way many people work today, but it also stands to change the way people work in the future. This article looks at the pandemic and other employment trends and offers five charts that depict how your job or your entire industry might evolve in the future. Full Story: World Economic Forum (10/22)
A California appeals court upheld a previous ruling that Uber and Lyft must reclassify drivers within the state as employees. The ruling won't come into effect until after the issue is voted on by residents on Nov. 3 via a Proposition 22 ballot, when the state's gig worker law could be repealed. Full Story: Reuters (10/22),The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (10/22),CNET (10/22)
This podcast might forever change the way you view dogs. It's not just about the cute and cuddly thoughts that go through the minds of every dog. You'll learn more about what dogs really think and the cognitive science that explains why dogs (and humans) have evolved to coexist. Full Story: Freakonomics (10/21)
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