Let recruiters find you on LinkedIn LinkedIn allows users to let recruiters know they're looking for a new job without notifying their current employer. According to LinkedIn, 94% of recruiters search for candidates on LinkedIn, so having a detailed profile is important for impressing recruiters, says Robin Ryan. Full Story: Forbes (2/24)
Flexible work arrangements maximize "human sustainability" "Sustainability" is a buzzword in the corporate world these days as it relates to business operations. The term makes many people think of environmental factors, but this piece looks at how "human sustainability" is a key focus for companies that successfully deploy flexible work arrangements. Full Story: INSEAD Knowledge (2/24)
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Did a TV show help you choose your career? A study on career choice and media influence found TV was the most common source of inspiration. Around 6 in 10 said TV, movies, books or other media affected their career choice, but more than half said their jobs are more challenging and stressful than depicted, according to ZenBusiness's survey. Full Story: The Business Journals (tiered subscription model) (2/21)
Create a culture of social curiosity at work Encourage employees to be curious about each other's cultural background and open up about themselves, writes Ira Bedzow, director of the Biomedical Ethics and Humanities Program at New York Medical College. "Organizations cannot assume that their employees will be aware of the different social, cultural and religious norms of the diverse employees with whom they work," Bedzow writes. Full Story: HR People + Strategy Blog (2/20)
Workers with small children often find time to unwind elusive, but defining what you need is a great way to start, whether it be time to nap, be in nature, declutter or be with friends, says time management coach Elizabeth Grace Saunders. "Ideally, some of these items can become a regular part of your lifestyle so that you consistently refill your energy tank before it gets too low," she writes. Full Story: Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (2/24)
Sadly, the outbreak of COVID-19 remains uncontrolled in many corners of the planet. In addition to the ever-present masks being worn, a fever scanner that's shaped like a gun and pointed directly at a person's forehead in hopes of detecting symptoms has also become a visual reminder of the uncertainty surrounding the virus. Full Story: Quartz (tiered subscription model) (2/22)
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