Essence CEO Michelle Ebanks (Rich Polk/Getty Images)
As how the coronavirus pandemic doesn't appear to be dissipating anytime soon, this timely survey of more than 300 CEOs gauged how leaders have responded to the pandemic. Researchers were able to identify and describe three distinct style of leadership: Keen, Tough and Edgy. Full Story: INSEAD Knowledge (6/25)
Don't let a job loss demoralize you With millions of people unemployed, laid-off workers can find comfort knowing they're not alone, but managing the negative emotions of a job loss can be difficult, writes career consultant Margie Warrell. Job losses aren't personal rejections, so use this setback to impress potential employers by staying confident and positive while learning from the experience. Full Story: Forbes (6/25)
How to build power and influence the right way Would-be leaders cannot avoid office politics, but they can be deliberate in influencing people without compromising their values, writes Art Petty. "Start small and help to fix issues that affect you and your colleagues in your daily work," he writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (6/25)
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order today that will allow federal jobs to filled based on applicants' skills and not just a degree. The change will encourage applicants with technical skills, apprenticeships and work experience to apply, and American Workforce Policy Advisory Board co-chairman Ivanka Trump hopes the private sector will follow suit. Full Story: Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.) (tiered subscription model)/The Associated Press (6/25)
Initial jobless claims 1.48M for week ended June 20 The US Labor Department on Thursday said initial applications for unemployment benefits totaled 1.480 million for the week ending June 20, a decrease from the 1.540 million the week before. While some companies are hiring as states reopen from novel coronavirus-related closures, others are cutting jobs at almost the same pace. Full Story: Reuters (6/25)
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Many people view swimming as an ideal exercise for maintaining overall health, but if weight loss/management is your primary goal, a new study suggests you might want to choose a different kind of exercise. The study found people were hungrier after swimming than they were after a land-based activity like cycling for unknown reasons. Full Story: The Conversation (6/25)
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