Learning to trust others can lead to your success | How to support peers who are in mourning | Lawsuit claims JetBlue punishes workers for sick days
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Learning to trust others can lead to your success Those who want to be trusted and respected in the workplace must work on their ability to assume the positive about co-workers, writes David Mayer. Try not to overemphasize negative experiences with colleagues in your mind and avoid the temptation to react defensively to ambiguous emails or conversations. Fast Company online (4/3)
Making the Connection
How to support peers who are in mourning If you have a co-worker or networking partner who is grieving the loss of a loved one, be mindful of how you offer help. Let your colleague know he or she is in your thoughts and that you are willing to just be there without feeling the need to compare your own experiences or rush them to process their grief, writes Sabina Nawaz. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (4/3)
The New York City Consumer Affairs Department has sued JetBlue Airways for allegedly violating paid-sick-leave law by refusing to pay employees who call in sick and by retaliating against workers who do so. This is the third airline the department has investigated or has acted against for potential violation. Daily News (New York) (4/1)
Your Next Challenge
Don't fall for these bad job-search tips Tips such as telling interviewers that a previous job "wasn't a good fit" to avoid giving the real story can backfire, since hiring managers will likely ask probing questions in response to vague answers. Also, be careful about dodging salary expectation questions or not clearly explaining your qualifications, which many job seekers have been advised to do, writes Alison Green. U.S. News & World Report (4/3)
Balancing Yourself
Simple ways to reduce work-related stress Mindfulness exercises and regular physical activity are great ways to relieve work-related stress, writes Kate Ashford. It's also important to always take a lunch break, even if you're busy, while making sure to have hours each day where you don't check your email so that you can decompress. Forbes (3/31)
The internet has helped magic's influence spread but also muted the cultural distinctiveness among magicians, according to champion magician Joshua Jay. He discusses the impact of David Blaine, his style of magic and why he's not worried about other magicians stealing his secrets. Tablet Hotels Magazine (3/31)
People pay for what they do, and, still more, for what they have allowed themselves to become. And they pay for it very simply: by the lives they lead.
