Those who find themselves regularly working more than 40 hours per week should analyze exactly how they spend their time at work for at least two weeks, writes Hannah Morgan. Afterward, they should self-regulate to cut down time spent on social media and other nonwork activities that can pile up and lengthen workdays. U.S. News & World Report (6/21) How to thrive amid a company restructuring If your company is undergoing a restructuring period or has recently completed one, acknowledge any effects such as survivor's guilt or shaken confidence that may result from the experience, writes Gwen Moran. Conduct a gap assessment to take stock of what you need to meet your new job requirements and consider seeking new opportunities to show leadership in your role. Fast Company online (6/21)
The Ultimate Guide to Employee Recognition Want to learn how to create a meaningful strategy that will yield higher levels of employee retention and engagement? Read "The Ultimate Guide to Employee Recognition" to learn about the case for employee recognition, how to secure management buy in, how to create a recognition program road map and implement a program.
While it's important to have something compelling to say and develop an elevator pitch for networking opportunities, it's even more important to research potential networking partners and showcase your ability to listen to others at events. Always listen more than you talk while paying attention to the needs of others so you can find ways to be useful to them. Forbes (6/21)
The Landscape
Report: Workers will need global skills by 2020 As new technology brings global connections to the workforce, employers are seeking more from workers, according to data from the nonprofit Institute for the Future. The report outlines 10 workforce skills that will be needed by 2020, including cross-cultural competence and literacy in new media. eCampus News (free registration) (6/20)
Your Next Challenge
Here's what to ask during your next interview When it's time to ask your own questions at a job interview, ask what challenges the interviewer currently faces at work, suggests Alex Dea. You should also ask questions about which co-workers the manager admires most and what types of activities employees enjoy doing together. The Muse (6/20)
Kepler locates more than 200 new exoplanet candidates The Kepler Space Telescope has found 219 new exoplanet candidates, bringing its total to 4,034, according to NASA. Kepler's latest finds include 10 planet candidates about the size of Earth in their stars' habitable zones. Space (6/19)
Only someone who is well-prepared has the opportunity to improvise.
