Salaries rise, but not enough to cover reduced bonuses, survey says | Microsoft Office 365 to add LinkedIn integrations | Study: Income rises in some parts of gig economy, falls in others
Your online activity at work isn't private About two-thirds of companies monitor employees' email activity, and less than half also keep track of internet activity, according to data from the Society for Human Resource Management and a survey from Simply Hired. The survey also found that employers do frequently consider an employee's email and online activity when doling out bonuses or promotions. CNBC/Bloomberg (9/24)Salaries rise, but not enough to cover reduced bonuses, survey says Companies on average are increasing base salaries, but reducing or eliminating bonus payouts by a wider margin than the pay increase, despite the current booming job economy, according to a survey of 1,026 employers by HR consulting firm Aon Hewitt. "From a total earning opportunity, people are less well-off than they were a year ago, two years ago, or three years ago," said Aon Hewitt's Ken Abosch. Chicago Tribune (tiered subscription model) (9/24)
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Making the Connection
Microsoft Office 365 to add LinkedIn integrations LinkedIn soon will be more deeply integrated into Microsoft Office 365 to allow for document sharing and co-authoring, as well as calendar integration with contacts. LinkedIn connections will be easily accessible from within the Outlook platform. The Verge (9/24),GeekWire (9/24)
The Landscape
Study: Income rises in some parts of gig economy, falls in others The trends in gig economy income are a mixed bag, a study by the JPMorgan Chase Institute found. People involved in what are essentially leasing startups, such as Airbnb, Turo and Parklee, brought in an average of 69% more in 2017 than in 2013, while drivers for transportation services, such as Uber and Lyft, earned 53% less. Recode (9/24)
Your Next Challenge
Smart career navigation factors in more than just higher pay Be intentional in navigating your career from one employer to the next, as job hopping too much could backfire, writes Robin Reshwan. Consider a job's work-life balance and other things beyond just salary when choosing a job, and use caution to not get caught without a job when the economic cycle takes a turn for the worse. U.S. News & World Report (9/24)Highlight skills on a resume, not education and experience, executive says Being an agile learner and having a diverse skill set makes you more of a desired job prospect, compared with having a degree or many years of experience, suggests Degreed's Kelly Palmer. With companies searching for new hires using criteria that don't rule out candidates without four-year degrees or years of direct experience, it's essential to focus on optimizing the skills section of your resume, Palmer adds. Entrepreneur online (9/24)
Balancing Yourself
Mindfulness may improve leadership skills Practicing mindfulness, such as yoga or journaling, benefits mental and physical health, but recent research also says it benefits leadership effectiveness, writes Alaina Love. Benefits include better focus, compassion, awareness and intentionality. SmartBrief/Leadership (9/24)
The Riverside branch of the New York Public Library has begun a pilot program called Grow Up Work Fashion Library that offers neckties, briefcases and handbags to check out for up to three weeks for anyone with a library card and less than $15 in fines. The program is intended to help those with few resources have appropriate clothing and accessories for events such as job interviews. National Public Radio (9/21)
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