How to conquer email anxiety If you struggle to send emails at work out of fear of a negative response or making a mistake, HR expert Johnny Taylor Jr. shares tips for overcoming your anxiety. Have a peer proofread it or take time to review a draft if you're scared of making a mistake, or ask for feedback and review past emails to get comfortable emailing a senior colleague, suggests Taylor. Full Story: USA Today (2/2)
Properly applied stress can set employees up for success by showing them they can rise to the challenge, marketing executive Brit Booth writes. Leaders should put team members on the spot when they know they're prepared and should practice worst-case scenarios, Booth notes. Full Story: Fast Company online (2/2)
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How to build a more diverse workforce Seeking out and posting job openings on diverse job boards and highlighting diversity as a priority online are a couple of ways that employers can realize the benefits of a more inclusive workforce. Mark Crawford explores 11 ways that companies can increase diversity that include internships, scholarships and mentoring. Full Story: ASME (2/3)
The Landscape
Surveys: Remote work doesn't mean you're at your desk Full-time remote employees are spending an average of nine work hours per week participating in activities unrelated to the job, according to a Joblist survey. A separate survey, however, found that HR is reporting increased use of flexible work arrangements and schedules, which could mean employees are doing what they need "to maintain a healthy work/life balance and strong mental health while maintaining job productivity," writes Bryan Robinson. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (2/2)
Pandemic exacts a toll on employees' mental health Employee mental health has seen a downturn in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, with workers reporting a 48% increase in depression risk in November and December, according to the recent Mental Health Index produced by Total Brain and the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions. "Managers should learn to recognize warning signs of employees who may be struggling: personality changes, irritability, fatigue, reckless behavior and weight loss are common symptoms of mental health disorders," writes Alyssa Place. Full Story: Employee Benefit News (free registration) (2/2)
Gen-Z workers are struggling with productivity, boredom, mental health and skill development while working from home, according to a Ten Spot study. Increased check-in frequency, social engagement opportunities, wellbeing resources and autonomous growth can help Gen-Z team members fight the remote work challenges, writes workforce expert Mark Perna. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (2/2)
The Water Cooler
Amazon reveals the centerpiece of HQ2 Amazon's helix-inspired centerpiece for its Arlington, Va., headquarters is arguably the most high-profile example of a relatively new trend in architecture -- designs immersed in nature. However, it's worth noting this will not be Amazon's first foray into biophilic architecture, as the company's Seattle campus features "The Spheres," which centers around a similar concept. Full Story: Amazon (2/2)
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