The biotech and medical device industry is flourishing and certifications are out there to help land a job. Life Science Washington has launched a campaign to attract workers to the industry, and "the demand for talent is greater than it's ever been," says CEO Leslie Alexandre. Full Story: The Business Journals (tiered subscription model)/Seattle (8/25)
How to get past an Applicant Tracking System An Applicant Tracking System uses bots to sort resumes into piles, and adding keywords can move your resume to the right pile. Career counselor Robin Ryan explains how ATS works and ways to tailor your resume to it. Full Story: Forbes (8/26)
Take the anxiety out of employee online meetings Help ease employees' stress related to online meetings by using anonymous polls, creating small virtual breakout rooms and taking time later to talk to participants who were quiet, write Amy C. Edmondson and Gene Daley. "Building psychological safety in virtual teams takes effort and strategy that pays off in engagement, collegiality, productive dissent, and idea generation," they write. Full Story: Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (8/25)
To ensure your network can handle family members using it for work and school at the same time, place your router in a central location and set it up for both 2.4 and 5 GHz channels. If you're still experiencing lag, it may be time for another internet service provider or an upgraded router. Full Story: USA Today (8/22)
Survey: Health benefit costs expected to rise 5.3% Large employers anticipate a 5.3% increase in health benefit costs next year, with total costs reaching an average of $15,500 per employee, according to an annual survey from Business Group on Health. Nearly all survey respondents expect to cover telehealth, including for mental health and well-being, and many are providing manager training on mental health issues and conducting anti-stigma campaigns. Full Story: Employee Benefit News (free registration) (8/24)
Consumer confidence plummets as worries return US consumer confidence fell in August to its lowest level in more than six years as Americans became concerned again about the labor market and incomes. This is the second consecutive monthly decline in consumer confidence reported by the Conference Board. Full Story: Reuters (8/25)
It's a pretty big deal to make a hole-in-one golf shot at any age. This little boy did it at 4 years old, wearing Crocs. Since it's customary for the golfer to celebrate their hole-in-one by buying everyone drinks, I'm guessing the course had a run on festive juice pouches that day. Full Story: KOEL-AM (Waterloo, Iowa) (8/25)
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