Why career advancement stalls at some companies Employers often fail to consistently help employees advance in their careers because they invest too little in ongoing training and limit promotions to certain roles, according to research sponsored by the Burning Glass Institute and Harvard Business School's Managing the Future of Work project. Companies should track employee advancement, make long-term investments in training and add more value to entry-level jobs, the researchers write. Full Story: Harvard Business Review (tiered subscription model) (12/13)
3 steps to pivoting during a career transition Career upheaval is undoubtedly stressful, but reframing transitions, whether they are personal, professional or mindset, is critical for career success, writes Cheryl Robinson. Focusing on a current job or future goals, rather than the past; taking risks despite fear; and developing strong relationships are three key strategies for navigating a successful career pivot, Robinson says. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (12/14)
How changing your mindset can help your reach your goals Changing habits and behaviors can often be a struggle, but Naphtali Hoff suggests changing your mindset first to become the kind of person who reaches personal and professional goals. "Once you've embraced a new identity, each action you perform will be driven by a fundamental belief that your goal is possible, and your results will improve dramatically," Hoff writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (12/14)
Making the Connection
Are you getting team recognition wrong? Leaders often mean well when they come up with ways to reward their workers, but as The Clemmer Group's Jim Clemmer writes, they often fall into the trap of thinking that flattery, random bits of recognition or money alone will motivate employees. "This is not how we build highly engaged teams who feel emotional connections and partnership with each other and their leaders," Clemmer writes. Full Story: The CLEMMER Group (12/14)
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The Landscape
Biden initiative to help fill employment gaps More than 200 companies and organizations across the country are assembled in a national network under the Biden administration's Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative to help companies fill their job gaps in a tight labor market. The goal is to expand and diversify the Registered Apprenticeship program, offering "earn to learn" opportunities for workers pursuing careers. Full Story: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (12/7)
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Did you know that the circadian rhythm that governs when most humans are awake and asleep lasts 24 hours and 20 minutes? Researchers say that rhythm can be thrown off when a person doesn't spend enough time in daylight. So even when the days are short, make time to go outside. It's good for your health! Full Story: University of Washington (Seattle) (12/12)
Orders tripled for alcohol-free wine, spirits and beer from Uber Eats in 2022, according to the delivery platform's data. Certain products with alcohol also jumped, particularly Campari, orders of which increased 75% after the Negroni Sbagliato went viral following a video of actor Emma D'Arcy choosing the cocktail as their favorite. Full Story: The Drinks Business online (U.K.) (12/14),MassLive (Springfield, Mass.) (12/12)
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