Unleash your natural curiosity to find purpose in your work | Steps to build a new network or start over in a new industry | JPMorgan plans $18 hourly minimum wage in D.C.
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Unleash your natural curiosity to find purpose in your work To find your purpose at work, start by activating the curiosity ingrained in your brain, also called the "seeking system," to learn and explore new things that ultimately help promote happiness and an energized feeling. Jobs inherently constrain workers, which is why it's vital to open up the seeking system to find happiness and purpose in one's career, writes Rebecca Koenig. U.S. News & World Report (11/19)An app won't fix office productivity issues
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Apps are not the answer to increase workplace productivity, as several busy tech company executives from Zapier, Front and Boomerang will attest. Apps often cause distraction, so it's important to set boundaries within workplace communication platforms, such as Slack, and get offline periodically to recharge by doing something active, the executives point out. Quartz (11/19)
Steps to build a new network or start over in a new industry When building a network from scratch, start with people you know, like former classmates, old friends and co-workers, suggests Darrah Brustein. The next step is to get involved with organizations that interest you, such as attending industry events or subscribing to their newsletter, to begin planting your roots in an effort toward making one-on-one connections. Forbes (11/18)
The Landscape
JPMorgan plans $18 hourly minimum wage in D.C. JPMorgan Chase has committed to a minimum wage of $18 per hour at branches in Washington, D.C., which requires hourly minimum pay of $13.25. "We think it's important to pay people fairly, and we think that will allow us to attract top talent and retain top talent," says Peter Scher, chairman of the Mid-Atlantic region. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (11/18)
Your Next Challenge
What employers look for besides just skills Hiring managers consider far more than just skill sets, explains Robin Reshwan, as traits such as being resourceful and engaged in the hiring process hold a lot of weight in the final hiring decision. Ways to display resourcefulness during the hiring process include showing up early to the interview, being prepared with notebook and pens and having several thoughtful questions. U.S. News & World Report (11/19)Make your social profiles professional and up-to-date Make a good impression by tidying up your social media profiles, starting with updating your LinkedIn profile with current information and making sure it matches the information on your resume, writes Jess Moore. Keep your social media posts professional and clean up any questionable ones. Campaign UK (tiered subscription model) (11/19)
Part of staying productive at work while at the same time dealing with depression is knowing what the most productive part of your day is and taking full advantage of those hours to get your most important work done. Having a support system and informing your boss can also help manage depressive symptoms in the workplace, points out psychologist Nikole Benders-Hadi. Fast Company online (11/16)
The Water Cooler
Missing Picasso painting found six years after theft In 2012, seven highly valuable works of art by Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and other artists were stolen from the Kunsthal art museum in the Netherlands, and even though the thieves were convicted for the crime in 2013, the paintings were never found. Now, Picasso's "Tete d'Arlequin" is thought to have resurfaced in Romania, allegedly found by two Dutch citizens. Reuters (11/18)
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