How to manage a stressful job search | Ohio paying for workers to upgrade their tech skills | Social media can bridge the age gap in the workplace
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How to manage a stressful job search Getting through a job search can be emotionally draining, but managing the stress is important for staying committed to the process, according to Kourtney Whitehead. Designate a workspace, take breaks and redirect insecurities to avoid the anxiety many job seekers face. Full Story: Forbes (2/16)
Ohio paying for workers to upgrade their tech skills In an effort to encourage workers to keep up with the modern workforce, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill committing $17.5 million per year to businesses that offer tech skill upgrades for their workers. Businesses that pay for workers to earn industry-recognized technology-focused credentials will be reimbursed by up to $2,000 per employee. Full Story: CNBC (2/12)
Making the Connection
Social media can bridge the age gap in the workplace With social media skills in high demand, many employers are finding a large age gap in the workforce after recruiting young professionals with the required skills, writes Dougal Shaw. "Many businesses are starting to utilize the services of digital natives," says digital consultant David Taylor. Full Story: BBC (2/16)
The Landscape
Indeed survey finds job switching jumped Indeed Hiring Lab has released a survey finding the job-switching rate has increased from 2.3% during the Great Recession to 4.1% now. An iHire survey also found that having multiple jobs on a resume is less of a "red flag" to recruiters. Full Story: HR Dive (2/13)
Wilderness adventures are ideal for leadership training because they pressure people to prepare for challenges ahead and provide opportunities for feedback, write Johns Hopkins University's Christopher G. Myers and Mike Doyle. "These expeditions help participants develop their ability to tackle complex challenges, make strategic decisions in ambiguous situations, and collaborate and learn with their team - precisely the attributes desired in modern organizational leaders," they write. Full Story: Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (2/13)
Balancing Yourself
Meaningful jobs give workers self-esteem People choose careers that bring meaning and self-actualization, not just a salary, according to psychologist Abraham Maslow. Corporate management has used Maslow's "do what you love" theory to create a hierarchy of needs to illustrate how jobs fit the psychological fulfillment of workers. Full Story: Fast Company online (2/17)
POLL QUESTION: Poll question: Is your work meaningful?
Researchers say the always-love-enhancing "beer goggles" people acquire after a few drinks are a real thing. "The researchers found that while sober people are distracted by attractive faces, drunk people are distracted by, well, any face," writes Arianne Cohen. Full Story: Fast Company online (2/14)
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