The second-hottest skill in the US? Digital marketing Digital marketing is the second-hottest skill in America, Preply's analysis of Google Trends search data found, with a 35% surge in interest during the past year. Enthusiasm for tech abilities such as customer relationship management and content management systems increased 23%, and 10 of the top 25 most-sought-after skill sets are relevant to marketers. Full Story: SmartBrief/Marketing (7/26)
Weapons deliveries are being slowed due to a lack of skilled employees even as affects from the coronavirus pandemic recede, defense leaders say. "I think the only thing that's going to solve labor availability, I hate to say this, is a slowdown in the economy. Because right now, there just simply aren't enough people in the workforce for all of our suppliers," said Raytheon Technologies CEO Greg Hayes. Full Story: Defense One (7/26)
How "emotional bravery" can create effective leadership Female leaders have a leg up on their male counterparts, says former marketing executive Dalia Feldheim, because they practice traits including passion, purpose, perspective and a positivity that evokes empathy. "It's about something I call 'emotional bravery,' which goes way beyond emotional intelligence -- it allows emotions and empathy to come out," says Feldheim, who led Procter & Gamble's Always #LikeAGirl campaign. Full Story: McKinsey (7/21)
If a recent company call is any indication, Mark Zuckerberg wants everyone at Meta to buckle down and brace themselves as the company retools its business and work culture. It's pretty jarring when a leader says, "Realistically, there are probably a bunch of people at the company who shouldn't be here." That means getting rid of the "coasters" and focusing on the people helping Meta achieve its vision, even if that means enduring some pain and sacrifice along the way. Full Story: The Verge (7/26)
Americans' actual, planned retirement ages increasing The average retirement age of Americans has increased from 57 in 1991 to 61 this year, and the planned retirement age has increased from 60 in 1995 to 66 today, according to Gallup's annual Economy and Personal Finance survey. The gap between actual and planned retirement ages suggest that people are leaving employment due to employer changes or because of unexpected health or family situations. Full Story: Gallup (7/22)
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HR leader: Show employees how to improve wellness Qualtrics Chief People Officer Julia Anas models behavior that values vacation time, personal well-being and work-life balance. "Are we putting our own oxygen masks on first and taking care of ourselves before we're able to take care of others?" asks Anas, whose company offers employees a reimbursement for wellness programs and money to spend on a life experience. Full Story: Employee Benefit News (free registration) (7/26)
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Even if you don't know a ton about baseball, you know who Jackie Robinson is. A new museum in New York City will make sure future generations do, too. The part of Robinson's story that is often told first is how he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, but his legacy also includes being the VP of a fortune 500 company, a political advisor and an important figure in the Civil Rights Movement. Full Story: WNBC-TV (New York City) (7/26)
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