Time management tips to achieve more throughout the workday | Be aware of your physical cues when conversing with others | Class-action suit accuses IBM of age discrimination
Chronically committing to something, canceling and then rescheduling it can lead to stress and feelings of being overwhelmed, writes executive coach Whitney Johnson. Don't pencil in an appointment unless you know you can deliver, and this helps build trust and accountability with your peers, Johnson adds. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (9/19)
Making the Connection
Be aware of your physical cues when conversing with others Your body language can give the wrong impression without you even realizing it, such as glancing away during conversation, folding your arms or turning away from the person. Stand up tall facing the person, make good eye contact and use facial expressions when appropriate to show you're engaged in the conversation, communication expert Judith Humphrey writes. Fast Company online (9/19)
The Landscape
Class-action suit accuses IBM of age discrimination IBM is facing a class-action lawsuit from three former employees who allege they were fired because of their age. The news follows a ProPublica investigation finding that IBM has eliminated more than 20,000 employees 40 or older during the past five years, which recruiter Jack Kelly says is part of an alarming trend of blatant age discrimination. Forbes (9/18),Business Insider (9/18)
Your Next Challenge
A simple resume with strategically placed keywords is optimal Use keywords intelligently on your resume to get it past applicant tracking systems and into the hands of the hiring manager. Do not stuff keywords all over the resume; instead, they should naturally flow within the context using variations of the keyword, Scott Gordon suggests. TIME online (9/19)Uncommon, but effective, ways to land a job One strategy to getting hired is to volunteer your time with a company or organization, as this helps build your credibility and skills, and showcases to the employer you know how to get the job done effectively. Seek out these opportunities at charitable organizations, as well as companies you're interested in, as the people you meet in either scenario could eventually lead to a job within your field. NBC News (9/19)
Balancing Yourself
Ask for help when the workload becomes overwhelming Not asking for help when overwhelmed at work greatly increases workplace stress and affects work-life balance, according to a LinkedIn survey. "If you don't ask for help, and you're in an untenable situation, you're going to ultimately find yourself underperforming or finding yourself in a health issue," Stanford lecturer Leah Weiss explains. CNBC (9/19)
Charlotte Gill, the owner of Charlotte's Legendary Lobster Pound in Maine, has begun to expose lobsters to marijuana smoke before killing them because she thinks the practice makes them more calm and the killings more humane. Gill said that the lobsters are steamed before being served; therefore, the meat shouldn't have any traces of THC when eaten. Fox News (9/18)
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