Answer these 3 questions before quitting Former Yum Brands CEO David Novak discusses the Great Resignation and suggests three questions for people to ask about their current occupation: What fulfills you, what doesn't, and what more do you have to learn? "I encourage you to spend the time thinking through your options and I hope you walk away with a firm understanding of your reason for staying or going," Novak writes. Full Story: LinkedIn (11/16)
UrbanStems co-founder Ajay Kori discovered the psychological and physical toll of burnout when he was unable to sleep and was making poor business decisions. Psychiatry professor Michael Freeman recommends that entrepreneurs discuss issues with people they can trust, such as a therapist or a wellness coach, that Kori says when combined with self-care allowed him to be more productive and better manage stress. Full Story: CNBC (11/19)
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The Landscape
More retirees are reentering the workforce The percentage of people coming out of retirement to reenter the workforce is trending up, according to an analysis of Census Bureau and Bureau of Labor Statistics data, and the trend could have positive implications for the economy. The so-called unretirement rate was 2.6% in October, up from 2.5% for September and 2.4% in August. Full Story: CNBC (11/17)
The return to offices means a return to workwear, which brings with it stigma and a lack of fashion choices for plus-size people, Marielle Elizabeth writes, noting, "Plus-size people have to push back against the presumption of sloppiness and laziness that anti-fat bias in the workplace carries with it." Elizabeth talks to the plus-size designers -- including Henning CEO Lauren Chan -- looking to change these stereotypes. Full Story: Vogue (11/16)
It's easy to prioritize work or school, but letting mental wellness issues fester without taking a break can cause them to snowball, says licensed master social worker Jette Johnson. "Think intentionally about what your sources of joy or fulfillment are, and do those," Johnson suggests. Full Story: Verywell Health (11/16)
Starbucks opened its first cashierless cafe in New York City today, implementing Amazon Go technology in a partnership with the e-commerce giant. Starbucks and Amazon plan to open at least two more of the co-branded stores next year. Full Story: CNBC (11/18),Reuters (11/18)
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