Several states require paid sick leave, but it's up to employees to confirm if they can apply this leave to staying home with a sick child, writes Robin Madell. If a child's illness is serious and prolonged, the Family and Medical Leave Act allows up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave if certain conditions are met. U.S. News & World Report (4/1)
Making the Connection
Tuesday is the day to follow up after an interview If you are eager to follow up with a recruiter after an interview, reach out on a Tuesday, when most people have recovered from Monday stress, writes J.T. O'Donnell. She explains how to write a follow-up that is positive, flattering to the employer and avoids sounding pushy. Inc. (4/2019)
If asked, present weaknesses as growth opportunities It's best to explain how weaknesses have sparked professional growth when asked about them during a job interview, says Darain Faraz, careers expert at LinkedIn. He offers five examples of this growth, including learning how to delegate, praise others and overcome fears. Cosmopolitan (4/2)How to tell your success story with a resume Resumes best convey a success story with examples of how someone solved problems, improved existing situations or led fruitful innovation, writes career coach Mike Manoske. The story should focus on actions taken and results produced with an emphasis on metrics related to money saved or raised and improvements in volume or efficiency. Forbes (3/28)
Balancing Yourself
5 ways to alleviate stress at work Get an upper hand on workplace stress by sharing a good laugh with co-workers and taking breaks for mindful breathing, writes business coach Rhett Power. Dedicate some of your personal time to finding purpose outside of work with a meaningful hobby. Thrive Global (4/1)
Finally, locals have discovered the reason behind the near-daily occurrence of seeing telephones shaped like the cartoon cat Garfield wash up on the coast of France's Brittany region for the past three decades. Environmental group Ar Viltansou found a cave that contains a lost shipping container that fell off of a cargo ship in 1983 full of Garfield phones, which have been floating ashore ever since. The Guardian (London) (3/29)
I am different, not less.
Temple Grandin, professor of animal science, author and advocate for those with autism
