How to develop your career in unpredictable times In a changing workplace, focus less on linear paths to titles and promotions and instead seek work that emphasizes interpersonal skills, provides personal growth and adds value to the organization, writes Julie Winkle Giulioni. "Communication, empathy, collaborating, [team-building], influencing -- these are just a few of the high-impact skills that will be necessary and valued no matter what the future brings," Giulioni writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (1/13)
5 leadership traits from the world of sports Leaders can learn five important skills from sports, including the self-discipline to persevere and being able to effectively communicate to everyone on the team, Mike Powell writes. The other three skills Powell highlights are honesty, adaptability and preparing for every scenario. Full Story: Training magazine (1/13)
Are you talking with employees about inflation and pay? Employers should address the issue of fair pay amid increases in inflation by helping employees understand how their compensation compares with the market and preparing managers for ongoing conversations about pay, according to Gartner research. "Organizations that don't adjust pay to match inflation are likely to face additional turnover as employees take the quickest, easiest route to higher pay in a competitive job market," says Gartner's Tony Guadagni. Full Story: Gartner (1/14)
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Tips for bringing retirees back to work Companies bringing back retirees to ease hiring challenges benefit from the workers' experience, maturity and enthusiasm. Experts recommend setting up an environment that helps returning retirees thrive, using tailored onboarding and training processes, a buddy system and regular check-ins from managers. Full Story: Inc. (tiered subscription model) (1/13)
Seasonal affective disorder is a condition characterized by sadness, fatigue, loss of interest in activities and changes to weight and sleeping patterns, and affects 5% of Americans with symptoms that affect their ability to function, according to psychiatrist Norman Rosenthal. While there is still disagreement among scientists as to the exact causes of the condition, 30-minute exposure to bright light can treat it. Full Story: CNN (1/17)
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This initial article is about a study that found sharks attack more often during fuller phases of the moon. However, it also leads to a resource that maps shark attacks around the world. So if you are curious to see where sharks get their human grub on, go ahead and dip your toe in the International Shark Attack File. Full Story: Louisiana State University (1/14)
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