It's OK to disagree in an interview An interview is a two-way discussion so couch your disagreement kindly with a solution or alternative way of seeing things. "Rather than thinking of it as a conflict, approach it as a launching point for healthy discussion, debate, and problem-solving," writes executive coach Caroline Stokes. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (11/25)
Making the Connection
Be thankful for the people in your career During forget to feel thankful for the people around you at work this holiday season. Your cheerleaders, role models, supporters, sponsors, partners and mentors are among some types of professionals to be thankful for, according to career expert Carolina Ceniza-Levine. Forbes (11/24)Understanding introverted employees Introversion isn't a simple one-note personality trait, writes The Myers-Briggs Company senior consultant Michael Segovia. Understanding introversion in the workplace means being sensitive to how introversion might manifest and how to accommodate multiple personality traits during meetings and other work functions. Training magazine (11/21)
Hire Smart
Attracting millennials: A workplace RAVE Medallia's Melissa Arronte says she uses a simple abbreviation to attract millennial employees in a tight job market: RAVE. The acronym stands for Respect, Appreciate, Value and Empower -- all key approaches for attracting and retaining millennial employees. TechRepublic (11/25)
The Landscape
Co-ed friendships can promote gender equality In 2017, CPO Tricia Han expressed to her colleague and CEO Neil Vogel that she was ready for more and he replied, "What took you so long?". The #MeToo movement of the same year exposed a need for male allyship, and studies have shown the conditions for workplace friendships are ripe because people are more likely to befriend others in the same industry with similar schedules. Quartz (tiered subscription model) (11/25)Infographic: LinkedIn stats you should know This infographic from Social Pilot offers a range of statistics for marketers about LinkedIn, spanning usage, demographics, ads, engagement and businesses. Facts include that posts featuring links receive 200% higher engagement, 59% of executives are more likely to view content containing video and 50% of business-to-business buyers use the platform as part of their decision-making process. Social Media Today (11/25)
Uber's license in London wasn't renewed Monday due to safety issues such as unlicensed drivers. The ride sharing company is appealing, and can still operate until the case is settled, but London is arguably the company's biggest European market and major international revenue driver. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (11/25)
If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.
