Job hopping might impede career growth Job hopping is becoming more of a norm, but managers notice those who choose to master a role and the challenges associated with it, writes Jodie Cook. Excessive job hopping may delay an individual's talent development and acquisition of new responsibilities. Forbes (4/8)Why remote working isn't a fad The data depicts a strong case for remote working's longevity, including that 90% of remote workers report wanting to remain out of the office until retirement, writes Stacey Rudolph. Two-thirds of managers with remote staff say these employees are more productive, and more than half of hiring managers expect nearly 40% of full-time employees will work remotely within a decade. Business 2 Community (4/4)
Making the Connection
Increased likability at work is 60 seconds away Career experts offer five ways to make yourself more likable at work in less than a minute, including introducing yourself to people you see every day but don't know. Express genuine interest in the lives of co-workers and recognize their hard work. Business Insider (4/10)
Walmart is deploying more than 3,000 robots to free up human workers for specialized work. The robots perform routine tasks such as cleaning floors, scanning inventory and unloading trucks. Yahoo (4/8)
Your Next Challenge
Hardball doesn't pay during salary discussions Hiring managers don't like mind games when negotiating a salary, so tell them what you want to earn without hesitation, writes J.T. O'Donnell. "Calm, collected, sincere discussions are the best way to ensure you're valued in both good and bad economic times," she writes. Inc. (3/28)Job transitions made easier with these 5 questions Employees settle into a new job faster by asking themselves how they'll maximize their contribution to the organization, writes Michael Watkins, co-founder of Genesis Advisers. They also need to know what behavior is frowned upon, whose support is vital to their success, and what skills they should acquire to get ahead. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (4/9)
Balancing Yourself
3 ways creatives can get their groove back Creative slumps are best remedied by a change of working space and project type and by getting adequate rest. "Don't get me wrong, that is a feat in and of itself nowadays, but I think it's an extremely important foundation in order to foster creatives at every level because at the end of the day creating is a sport," says Sophie Kahn, co-founder of AUrate Jewelry. Fast Company online (4/5)
Ancient woolly mammoths and Neanderthals shared similar genetic traits, according to a study done by researchers at Tel Aviv University. The scientists found three alleles -- genetic variants -- in both species that are linked to help survive in cold climates. United Press International (4/8)
Finding inner peace is vital. If you don't have inner peace, you are not living.
