How to stop waiting for others to value your work | Brief introductions are more effective | Employers offer caregiving service benefits to aid employees
How to stop waiting for others to value your work If you're feeling unappreciated, tell your boss and request feedback that includes advice, writes emotional intelligence expert Harvey Deutschendorf. Set an example of positive reinforcement at work by praising others and keeping a running list of accomplishments to stay motivated and avoid fixating on criticism. Fast Company online (3/5)Tips that help people with ADHD boost performance People with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder will focus more at work if they take breaks for cardiovascular movement and tackle smaller tasks right away -- breaking down big projects into doable segments, writes Peter Daisyme. Studies show writing meeting notes versus typing them improves retention, so a notebook sectioned by project is a must. Entrepreneur online (3/5)
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Making the Connection
Brief introductions are more effective A productive introduction can be distilled down to seven seconds and still invite conversation, says Susan RoAne, networking expert. This more concise version of an elevator speech is easier to convey with confidence, but the key is to follow up with contacts within four days. Forbes (2/28)
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Employers are offering caregiving service benefits to employees who may need to find caregiver help for loved ones. Caregiving service companies can save employees from taking time off work and help reduce stress from having to find and vet a care provider. Reuters (3/4)
Your Next Challenge
You don't have to be a perfect fit to get a job Opportunities will pass job seekers by if they think they have to meet every qualification and if they obsess too long over their application materials, writes career coach Abby Wolfe. Recruiters spend an average of six seconds looking at a resume, and if the majority of a job's requirements fit your experience, it's worth pursuing. The Muse (3/4)Avoid these signs of arrested career development Taking your career to the next level will be relegated to wishful thinking if you don't expand your skill and knowledge base, writes Vikas Agrawal. It's also difficult to get ahead if you neglect to address long-term career goals. ValueWalk (3/6)
With the goal of getting the elderly to eat larger amounts of pureed food, the research company Rise is launching a program that will serve meals that are 3D printed to look like the original food in two care homes in Sweden. The texture will be similar to "a loose panna cotta" but will look like a vegetable or a chicken leg to hopefully appear more appetizing. The Local (Sweden) (3/5)
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