Laid off? Tips to mentally prepare for the aftermath Layoffs often come in December and if you find yourself in this unenviable situation, make sure to take time to recover over the next few weeks so you're ready to start looking in January, says career coach Phoebe Gavin. It is helpful to write down what you value in a work environment so you can look for that in a potential employer and consider freelance or contract work, experts and coaches suggest. Full Story: TIME (tiered subscription model) (12/6)
Why apologizing is a leadership superpower Apologizing for a mistake builds a leader's credibility, deepens trust and relationships with the team and creates a culture of caring and accountability, writes Terri Klass. "Our colleagues will value our leadership if they feel we are willing to hold ourselves accountable for our actions and words," Klass writes. Full Story: Terri Klass Consulting (12/4)
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CEO: Guidelines thwart cheating job applicants Job candidate fraud has spiked 92% in recent years, but clear guidelines and transparency can counteract it, says Glider AI CEO Satish Kumar. Communicate rules for each step of the hiring process, not only for the most common trick -- external resources on tests -- but also for more sophisticated schemes, such as digitally altered videos known as deep fakes, Kumar recommends. Full Story: Employee Benefit News (free registration) (12/6)
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More than 1,000 staffers at The New York Times are staging a one-day strike today for the first time in more than four decades amid stalled pay and benefits negotiations between the company and The NewsGuild. "We will produce a robust report on Thursday. But it will be harder than usual," Executive Editor Joseph Kahn stated in a staff memo. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (12/8),CNBC (12/8)
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Exercising more than usual the day before, sleeping a little longer, eating a breakfast rich in complex carbohydrates and maintaining a lower blood glucose response after breakfast may help people avoid morning grogginess, according to a study in Nature Communications. Researchers suggested complex carbohydrates like steel-cut oats or brown rice or quinoa for breakfast may help with blood sugar regulation. Full Story: HealthDay News (12/6)
Fifty years ago, the crew of NASA's Apollo 17 took what came to be known as the Blue Marble photo. It was the first full image of Earth. This article explores the way the photo changed the way we all view the marble on which we live. Full Story: Space (12/7)
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POLL QUESTION: Who was Mexican muralist Diego Rivera, born this day in 1886, once married to? Check your answer in Rivera's bio.
Knowing the impact that 'Sesame Street' has had on millions of kids all over the world has to be the most gratifying thing that anyone could possibly hope for.
