New research: Graduates may lack skills employers want | Skilled labor, cyberrisks among C-Suite concerns | Want to be smart about meetings? Science has the answer
More than half of recent college graduates are in jobs that don't mesh with their degrees, and 10 years later, the majority of them are still underemployed, according to a report from the Burning Glass Institute and Strada. It could mean that not enough degree-related jobs are available for the number of graduates -- or that universities aren't teaching the right skills. At the same time, research from Harvard University and the Burning Glass Institute shows that removing degree requirements from job postings doesn't correlate with the number of companies' new hires who lack degrees. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (2/29)
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Recruiting & Retention
Skilled labor, cyberrisks among C-Suite concerns Corporate executives outlined their biggest concerns as they navigate inflation and supply chain issues following the pandemic, with 60% saying finding, retaining and upskilling workers are among their top challenges. Also noted were concerns about digital disruption (38%), cyber attacks (33%), energy costs (25%) and access to financing (25%). Full Story: Fortune (tiered subscription model) (2/29)
5 warning signs your work could be masking depression How an employee is handling work can be a sign of depression, including missing deadlines, avoiding workplace interactions and having angry outbursts. Even full-on work mode or volunteering for travel can be masking the desire to be at home. Full Story: HuffPost (2/28)
Benefits & Compensation
Cyberattack impedes compensation for LCSW UnitedHealth's Change Healthcare division has reported that the ransomware hacker Blackcat is responsible for its ongoing cybersecurity breach, which has led to widespread pharmacy and health system disruptions in the US. Licensed clinical social worker Jenna Wolfson of Felton, Calif., noted that the attack has kept her from getting compensated for around $4,000 in claims so far, calling the situation potentially "catastrophic for me and other small business mental health practitioners." Full Story: CNBC (2/29),Reuters (2/29)
A lifetime of curiosity will serve a leader well, because a well-rounded person isn't done learning in their 20s after their formal schooling is complete, writes James W. Keyes, a business and social change agent and former CEO. Intellectual curiosity drove Renaissance man Leonardo da Vinci, and continuous education throughout your life adds to your knowledge -- and your effectiveness, Keyes writes in his book, "Education is Freedom." Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (3/1)
"The Dead Letter," by Seeley Regester (a pen name), was published in 1866 and is acknowledged as the first crime novel by an American author. What was her real name?
“Gary* committed suicide this morning,” Ray said. My whole body shook, stunned by the horrible news. Ray, who was riding at the time, told me what little he knew and asked me to call our friend Antonio*. “He and Gary were close,” Ray said. “Check in to make sure he’s okay.” Numb, I agreed and we rang off. Antonio was a mess. He had spoken to Gary two days prior. “Everything was good,” he said, his voice heavy with grief. “We Facetimed for an hour -- drank a couple beers while on the line. He was good when we hung up.” When it comes to depression, the signals aren’t always obvious, as we see in our Health & Wellness story today. Folks, like Gary, can seem happy and settled in their lives but a tempest of grief and pain swirls beneath the surface. What’s an employer to do? Today's story outlines five markers we can use to gauge if someone is wrestling with depression, and some ideas for helping them walk through it. Have you been in this situation? Do you have resources to help troubled workers? Do you train your managers for these types of challenges? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also. *Name changed to preserve privacy.
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