How to tell if the bosses are happy with your work | Simple email changes can help you make a good impression | Respond gracefully when a coworker steals credit
How to tell if the bosses are happy with your work If you're receiving new projects from your managers or being asked for your opinion regularly, it's a clear sign they are happy with your performance, experts say. They advise keeping a log of your accomplishments and looking to tie them to benchmarks. The Muse (10/5)Simple email changes can help you make a good impression Don't be afraid to change the subject line of an email thread to reflect the current conversation, writes professional communications trainer Joel Schwartzberg. Among other tips, he stresses making sure the main point of your email is clear within the first three sentences of text. Fast Company online (10/12)
If someone tries to take credit for your idea, thank the person for spotlighting your point in order to reclaim ownership without seeming petty, writes leadership coach Alicia Bassuk. In this article, she outlines several tactics for handling delicate work conversations; for example, if someone asks you to stay late at work, simply state that you have another commitment. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (10/11)
Nearly 50% of men believe women are well-represented in senior-level roles, but women only fill 10% of these positions, according to the 2017 Women in the Workplace report. The study also found that 63% of men and 49% of women say their organization is doing a sufficient job supporting gender diversity. Chicago Tribune (tiered subscription model) (10/10)
Balancing Yourself
Migraines cause productivity dips for many workers Migraines can be very damaging to productivity, with 45% of migraine sufferers reporting they know a person who has either left their job or cut back on their hours because of the problem, according to a recent poll. About 12% of the US population experiences migraines, and work environments that include bright lights, screen usage and stress can aggravate them. Entrepreneur online (10/12)
As Ophelia became officially categorized as a hurricane Wednesday, 2017 became the first year since 1893 that 10 consecutive Atlantic storms strengthened into hurricanes, tying the record. Hurricane Ophelia isn't a threat to the US but may have an impact on Ireland. The New York Times (free-article access for SmartBrief readers) (10/11)
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