Studies: No need to keep that smile at work While many people display pleasantness at work no matter what, it's important to express how you feel, according to recent studies in Journal of Applied Psychology. "Plastering on a smile to simply get out of an interaction is easier in the short run, but long-term, it will undermine efforts to improve your health and the relationships you have at work," says Allison Gabriel, associate professor of management and organizations at the University of Arizona. Fast Company online (1/22)Health-care workers turn to unusual side jobs
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Health-care workers are trying out side hustles, turning to companies such as Rowan, which dispatches nurses to do in-home ear piercings, often on infants and children. I.V. Doc sends out nurses to administer drips for short-term illnesses such as food poisoning or a hangover, and ParaDocs brings in EMTs for big events such as music festivals. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (1/21) How to handle job rejections Being turned down for a job can sting, especially after writing cover letters and making it through rounds of interviews, but Andrew Seaman has tips for how to handle it well. Try not to get hung up on one opportunity, get as much feedback as you can from willing employers and consider taking a day off from the search to re-energize, he suggests. LinkedIn (1/20)
The Landscape
Startup keeps employees working through the liquidation process Chicago startup CareerFlex works with failing retailers, distribution centers and restaurants to keep their businesses staffed through liquidation as well as provides resources for a smooth job transition. "There are store-level employees that are working very hard through these weeks to run this sale and at the end of it, they should be rewarded in some way beyond simply severance or whatever the retailer has allotted for them," says cofounder Dominick Keefe. The Business Journals (tiered subscription model)/Chicago (1/22)Youth: Disconnect between career aspirations and the real job market UK nonprofit Education and Employers found a disconnect from what young people want for a career versus what is needed, such as 15.6% of 17- and 18-year-olds want a career in art and culture, entertainment and sport, even though the projected demand is 3.3%. "This is not about providing 'careers advice' in primary schools but breaking down barriers, broadening horizons and raising aspirations, giving children a wide range of experiences of the world including the world of work," the report says. BBC (1/22)
Your Next Challenge
Look at all the factors when considering a move Location is a big factor for a job, but it isn't the only one because a career can grow in many places. Personal connections, flexibility and affordability are important to consider when choosing to move to a new city, and making the decision too quickly could hinder your career growth, says recruiter Caroline Ceniza-Levine. Forbes (1/19)
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Balancing Yourself
How gray hair can be brought on by stress Stressful events can cause damage to stem cells linked to production of hair pigment, a study on mice published in Nature suggests, and researchers say the sympathetic nervous system can play a role as well. "If we can know more about how our tissues and stem cells change under stress, we can eventually create treatments that can halt or reverse its detrimental impact," said study leader Ya-Chieh Hsu. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (1/22)
Shifts toward sustainable transportation and other travel trends have generated an uptick in sleeper train travel. One of the highlights is arriving in a new city at dawn, as most train stations are located near the center of cities and so watching the heart of a city "wake up" with the sun can be enchanting. The Conversation (1/22)
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