Master your email by taking action -- decide, do, delegate, delay or delete each message, says communications expert Dianna Booher. Only check email two or three times a day, and be precise and concise in your subject lines and email bodies, she says. Skip Prichard Leadership Insights (8/11) How to deal with a boss who holds you back Relying on your boss to take the lead in your professional development may not work, writes Hannah Pitstick. Here's what you can do to drive your own advancement, such as submitting a proposal to gain skills that align with the company's goals. Financial Management (8/6)
10 Service Anniversary Best Practices Most companies formally recognize tenure, but many don't leverage the full potential of their service award programs. Recognize your employees' loyal service in meaningful ways with these top 10 best practices. Click here to get the article.
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Making the Connection
4 tips for making people feel glad they met you A meaningful connection starts with eye contact and expressing an honest interest in others, says executive coach Melanie Katzman. Research people you're going to meet for the first time and ask about their interests to establish a relationship based on human connections first and work second. Real Simple (8/2019)
The Landscape
US moves toward easing access to multiemployer plans An upcoming Labor Department rule is set to bring new flexibility to multiple employer retirement plans, which experts say would allow employers to share or lift the administrative burdens of offering employee retirement benefits. "Many small businesses would like to offer retirement benefits to their employees, but are discouraged by the cost and complexity of running their own plans," acting Labor Secretary Patrick Pizzella said. Employee Benefit News (free registration) (8/12)
Your Next Challenge
How a resignation letter should read Most resignations letters fail by burning bridges, offering no explanation for the departure or focusing too much on it, writes Gary Burnison, CEO of global hiring firm Korn Ferry. He provides an example of a perfect letter that expresses appreciation and a summary of the employee's transition plan. CNBC (8/12)And the best job in the country is ... Glassdoor rated data scientist as the best job in the US based on its median salary of $108,000 annually, reported job satisfaction and number of openings, which is more than 6,000, writes Cailey Rizzo. Nursing manager ranks second. Travel + Leisure (8/2019)
Balancing Yourself
Why some ways of learning at work are better than others The workplace emphasizes the need for ongoing learning, but we're unlikely to retain information if we don't share what we've learned or immediately apply it, writes Aytekin Tank, founder of JotForm. Professional growth is more probable when we pursue knowledge that's important to us. Fast Company online (8/8)
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Vincent Peone climbed aboard a Delta flight from Aspen, Colo., to Salt Lake City, and the only things competing with him for seats were sandbags needed to weigh down the plane for flight. The lucky passenger received personalized boarding and safety announcements, his pick of a seat and handshakes from the pilots. USA Today (8/13)
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