The role of a lifetime: Leading a team is like improv | How to improve the job market, talent shortages | May jobs report doesn't settle labor shortage debate
Finally earning the promotion to a leadership role is a big step in your career, and to meet the vote of confidence, you'll need to learn a few new skills and quickly understand that you're not the main show. In improv, your primary focus is on your partner and only reacting to their character and story line, much like a leader and team member.
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Despite growing concern of a labor shortage, recent college graduates and entry-level job seekers are finding it increasingly difficult to land a job with steeper competition against applicants with advanced degrees. To benefit both sides of a tough job market, workforce expert Mark Perna recommends employers reset job expectations, flip the script and look for long-term commitments in potential job candidates.
Evidence of wage growth and a shrinking workforce in the May jobs report supports observers who see a labor shortage. Opponents of that argument point out that average hours worked didn't change much, and job growth sped up.
American, United and Delta have already resumed hiring and Southwest is also preparing to hire new staff. "I would say it's somewhat surprising that they're talking about it now, but it's certainly an indication of the confidence there will be a substantial recovery by the year's end," said Standard & Poor's analyst Philip Baggaley.
Blue Origin's inaugural human flight of its New Shepard spacecraft will take place July 20, and passengers will include founder Jeff Bezos; his brother, Mark Bezos; and the winner of an auction. Bidding has reached $2.8 million for the open seat, and the winning bid will be directed to the startup's foundation, Club for the Future.
Stress is the body's normal response to an emergency, but too much stress and long-term stress are harmful and should be addressed by a medical professional, according to mental health therapist Stephanie Patterson. Several activities that can be practiced daily to reduce stress include deep breathing, doing a body scan, practicing yoga, meditating or praying, and practicing self-care, advises Patterson.
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