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. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (9/7) 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. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (9/7)
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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. The Seattle Times (tiered subscription model) (9/7)
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. CNNMoney (9/6)
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. Business Insider (9/7)
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. Forbes (9/9)
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. The Associated Press (9/6)
The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.
