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September 10, 2018
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Getting Ahead
2.9% wage growth and low unemployment signal strong job market
2.9% wage growth and low unemployment signal strong job market
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Wage growth is at its highest since 2009, and unemployment is hovering around its lowest in the past 50 years at 3.9%, according to the Labor Department. Much of the wage growth is being seen among lower- to middle-class workers, says Martha Gimbel of Indeed.com.
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How to deal with having a bad boss
Instead of giving feedback about the issues you have with your boss, make requests to get the response or resources you need to do your job. If this approach doesn't help, explore other opportunities within the company and don't be afraid to quit if things don't improve, Mary Abbajay writes.
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Making the Connection
Tidy up your social media presence
Start with a simple online search of your name and remove any image or content that could potentially hurt your job search or professional reputation. Use an online service, such as TweetEraser or Scrubber, to quickly search social media profiles for suggestive content, writes Laura Zera.
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The Landscape
Why some companies pay unhappy workers to leave
Why some companies pay unhappy workers to leave
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Companies such as Zappos and Amazon say paying unfulfilled workers to leave fosters employee morale and productivity. Zappos' Graceful Leave Policy gives employees a few months to decide whether the company is a good fit, while Amazon offers a maximum of $5,000 once a year as part of the Pay to Quit program.
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Your Next Challenge
Get found on LinkedIn by employers with this tip
Show up in more LinkedIn search results by putting a job title in the Current Position field of your profile, even if you're currently unemployed. Create an honest title and avoid placeholders like "seeking opportunities," suggests Sue Ellson.
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Balancing Yourself
Can you achieve a four-day workweek?
Keep a time diary over the course of a week to track all of your activities at work, suggests Caroline Ceniza-Levine. Eliminate time-wasting activities and automate repetitive tasks to free up more time.
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The Water Cooler
Starbucks arrives in Italy, the birthplace of espresso
Starbucks arrives in Italy, the birthplace of espresso
Starbucks in Milan (Miguel Medina/AFP/Getty Images)
Starbucks has opened its first Italian location, in Milan, but the news of the coffee chain's arrival was met with skepticism and indifference by the public. "I've tasted Starbucks coffee, and I'll absolutely stick to Italian coffee," said Giulia Brighenti, a resident of the city.
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