Older millennials question the value of being the boss | Are marijuana policies turning off talent? | First-time jobless claims come in below estimates at 547K
The oldest millennials are turning 40, and as they move into management, many are wondering whether climbing the corporate ladder is truly worthwhile. The pandemic could change millennials' career trajectories as flexible work options become mainstream. Full Story: CNBC (4/22)
Legalization of marijuana is increasing across states and the drug is becoming more accepted within society, but hiring policies across federal government and private companies have yet to catch up -- a factor that could affect talent attraction, particularly for industries with drug-testing policies, such as cybersecurity. "They're looking for unicorn hackers," says John Jackson, senior application security engineer at Shutterstock. "I don't know a lot of information security professionals who haven't either used controlled substances or substances in general, or are currently users." Full Story: Cybersecurity Dive (4/20)
At risk of burnout? 6 actions to take now Burnout can leave people feeling cynical and exhausted, and small steps to combat this include pushing back on overwork, building personal connections and helping others with the same struggle, writes LaRae Quy. "It may seem like an added burden to your already overloaded day, but humans like to make sense of the messiness of life and your effort to help someone else may be just the thing to wipe out your own cynicism," she writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (4/21)
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Funny 1-star national park reviews become posters Designer Amber Share has created humorous posters for every national park based on bad online reviews that describe those places with comments such as "Phone signal is impossible," "Dunes are not that high," or "Fleeting glimpse of one bear." Share says she hopes the posters, shared via an Instagram account with 344,000 followers, will "put a positive, fun spin on such a negative mindset." Full Story: My Modern Metropolis (4/20)
About the Editor
Kanoe Namahoe
Jen and Arci are two of my best friends. We got to know each other when our daughters played soccer together. The three of us have held each other up through marriage, divorce, raising children, career changes and the ridiculousness of online dating. Last Saturday was Arci’s birthday. We celebrated with a '90s-themed party. We took it way back with denim on denim, neon-splattered leggings and fanny pack, and hip-hop grunge gear (adidas high tops, flannel hoodie and backwards adidas baseball cap, a la Aaliyah). We ate cake, toasted Arci, reminisced about old friends and danced to our favorite '90s hits. Nights like this, spent with friends like Jen and Arci, help stave off burnout, as LaRae Quy says in her HR Leader story today. There's something about good people -- honest, loving, solid relationships -- and a break from the usual that recharges my batteries and give me new energy for the week ahead. Tell me about your Jen and Arci people. Got someone who needs this newsletter? Send them this link.
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