9 productivity tips for remote employees People are more productive when working remotely if they follow a set, daily schedule, take workflow management seriously and use a dedicated workspace, writes longtime remote worker Steven John. The workspace should be well-lighted to increase energy and focus, John suggests. Business Insider (6/5)Should you notify your boss if you've automated your job? Gwen Moran presents an interesting ethical question about automation: If a worker figures out how to automate the tasks they perform on the job, is the worker obligated to tell management? Moran outlines the viable reasons for each side of the issue, but, she ultimately argues that the root of this problem is that the worker doesn't have enough trust in their employer. Fast Company online (6/4)
How to Create Pathways to Leadership for Women at Work Women are underrepresented in leadership roles, from corporate board rooms to political office and more. How can organizations ensure more women are part of leadership teams? This SmartFocus from Michigan Ross explores the small steps toward gender equity in the workplace.
A conversation with Warren Buffett taught author Suzy Welch the value of listening so intently, others feel like they're in the power position. "[H]e made me feel like I mattered as much as he did," Welch said about the time that she sat next to Buffett at a dinner party. CNBC (6/4)
Poll
Poll results: How many people did you interview with to get your job?The general rule of thumb is one or two interview rounds for an entry-level position, but the higher up the ladder the more rounds candidates should expect. "Many candidates will be frustrated if the third interview didn’t result in a decision, so make sure you only go beyond that point when it is absolutely necessary, and the reasoning can be explained to the job seeker," says TRC Staffing Services. New poll question on Monday.
Only 21% of American workers have ever taken parental leave and while lack of paid leave is the cause for some, fear of career implications also is a major factor, Maurie Backman writes. A study by the Boston College Center for Work & Family discovered that 76% of fathers who welcome a new child take one week or less off work. The Motley Fool (5/27)
Your Next Challenge
How to appeal to human and machine resume readers Applicant tracking systems score candidates based on years of experience so include dates for each position, writes Marie Zimenoff. Hiring managers prefer a readable format that utilizes borders, white space and shading, while the computer doesn't care, as it reads all copy as plain text, advises Zimenoff. Forbes/PBS (6/2)These online job boards post resumes for free More than 40% of job seekers find a position on an online job board, writes Macy Bayern. Sites such as Glassdoor, Indeed, CareerBuilder and several others allow candidates to post their resume at no charge. TechRepublic (5/29)
A UK study finds eating even just one serving of produce a day boosts well-being, writes Sheila McClear. The psychological impact equals walking an extra 80 minutes a month. Ladders (5/29)
The Water Cooler
"Chernobyl" TV show increases visitors to the disaster site The HBO miniseries "Chernobyl" has concluded, but the popular television show has created an odd effect on the real-life site of the devastating 1986 nuclear accident: a growth in tourism. Several tour agencies in Pripyat, Ukraine reported that tours to the abandoned Chernobyl plant have increased by up to 40% compared to 2018 after the series began to air in May. Reuters (6/4)
Every small cyclone or tsunami teaches you how to deal with the bigger ones. If you don't learn from the past experiences, you will drown.
Krishan Kumar, municipal sustainability director in India
