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August 26, 2021
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Getting Ahead
Anyone who says business isn't personal is missing an opportunity to support people's professional and psychological needs, writes Susan Fowler. "If you do not notice, acknowledge and deal with a person's emotions, you may unwittingly be undermining that sense of well-being that is the vital link to a person's intentions and behavior," she writes.
Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (8/25) 
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An exit interview is the last impression your company will have of you, so it is important to be prepared and professional. Here are some tips on what to expect in an exit interview and how to handle the questions.
Full Story: U.S. News & World Report (8/23) 
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Retention is easier when employees feel like they're making progress in their work, are praised often and have managers helping them grow their career. "Unless you have these conversations with your people, the longer they're in a role, the more likely they will be to look for another job that provides the next step in their career growth," this article argues.
Full Story: Lighthouse (8/25) 
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Making the Connection
Video calls challenging for people with hearing impairment
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People with hearing loss often find themselves at a disadvantage in remote work environments because faces appear too small for lipreading during videoconferences, crosstalking makes conversations difficult to understand, and nonverbal cues are harder to pick up. Employers can harness technology to make remote work and meetings easier for people with hearing impairment.
Full Story: Next Avenue (8/25) 
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The Landscape
The fastest growing cities in the US
Charlotte (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Before clicking on this story about US cities projected to see the fastest growth in population, I was certain a city like Phoenix, Austin, Las Vegas or Salt Lake City would be at the top of the list. But Phoenix didn't even crack the Top 20.
Full Story: Visual Capitalist (8/24) 
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Legal and insurance concerns are prompting companies to create home office guidelines for remote employees, along with stipends and reimbursement policies. Security, safety, internet connections and aesthetics are key areas discussed by executives at companies addressing this issue.
Full Story: TechRepublic (8/19) 
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The Water Cooler
The cover baby on Nirvana's "Nevermind" album sues
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This is a rather silly attempt at a money grab, but if this case goes to trial and the man-baby wins, then more than 30 million people who bought a copy of album could be arrested for trafficking child porn.
Full Story: Variety (8/25) 
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