Once the rich reach the top, why do they stay in the game? | How this "Shark Tank" investor promotes success | High fives need to come from everyone, not just the boss
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Refusing to accept rejection, acknowledging employee accomplishments and encouraging a fun work culture are among the secrets to success for "Shark Tank" star Barbara Corcoran. "You give people recognition and attention and they love you back," she says. SmartBrief/Leadership (10/16)
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High fives need to come from everyone, not just the boss Diversity and inclusion in the workplace improves employee engagement and performance, but some biases are challenging to prevent, according to research from McKinsey and Company. One effective way to remove bias is to democratize recognition, meaning performance feedback can come from anyone and not just from the top. Forbes (10/17)
Poll
Poll results: Should Columbus Day be renamed? Most Latin American countries also celebrate Columbus Day, but many of them have modified the name, such as Day of the Race and Hispanicity in Colombia, Day of Indigenous Resistance in Venezuela, and Day of the Encounter of Cultures in Costa Rica. New poll question on Monday.
No, stay Columbus Day
55.34%
Yes, change to Indigenous Peoples' Day
33.09%
Yes, but change to a different name
11.57%
The Landscape
Southwest hosts career day for young adults with disabilities Southwest Airlines kicked off National Disability Employment Awareness Month by hosting its 2nd annual Career Day for students in the Bridges from School to Work Program, which helps young adults with disabilities prepare for the workplace. Southwest created an interactive experience that included a behind-the-scenes look at the role of logistics and customer service agents at Love Field Airport in Dallas. The Southwest Airlines Community (10/15)Maternity leave planning starts early To prepare professionally for a maternity leave, start with a detailed list of your duties with which ones can wait until you return; work with your manager to reassign duties; and have chats with those filling in for you early in the process, writes Ximena Vengoechea. Include a plan for how much you want to stay in the loop while you're off and which issues you want to be contacted for. Fast Company online (10/17)
Balancing Yourself
Report: Millennials socialize more than older generations Millennials spend slightly more time sleeping and socializing than older generations, but a lot less time watching television, according to a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The report also shows that older generations, if not retired, spend the same number of hours a day working as millennials. Bloomberg (tiered subscription model) (10/17)
Switzerland was recently ranked the best for vocational training, on-the-job training and the employability of graduates. One factor could be that at age 16, most people stop full-time education and being rotating between school, inter-company courses, and real workplace experience for 3-4 years, earning a wage and introduction to career life. World Economic Forum (10/17)
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