A survey of knowledge workers by Global HP found that only 27% of workers say they have a healthy relationship with their job, but if you feel like your relationship your job is dysfunctional, it's important to take the initiative to change it, writes executive coach Alisa Cohn. Pinpointing the source of your unease, distracting yourself from the cycle of rumination, looking to coworkers for inspiration and taking on new challenges can all help you gain perspective, Cohn writes. Full Story: Fast Company (tiered subscription model) (11/3)
When a great member of your team resigns, promptly notify your team, work with the departing employee to train others to take over their roles (on a part-time or consulting basis, if possible) and stay positive while addressing any concerns, writes Jason Evanish, the founder and CEO of Get Lighthouse, Inc. "Be willing to listen and use your 1 on 1s as an effective time to privately discuss all of this with each team member," Evanish recommends. Full Story: Lighthouse (11/3)
You can undermine your team and your leadership if you avoid dealing with uncomfortable issues, are constantly angry with your team, or keep reorganizing your team and their tasks, writes Marlene Chism. "Stop moving the chess pieces on the board and instead use your courage to speak to a new possibility," Chism writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (11/6)
The Landscape
Report highlights value of employee benefits Employee satisfaction and motivation increase when companies provide benefits such as health care, flexible work and parental leave, according to a recent report by Best Place for Working Parents. Full Story: HR Dive (11/8)
Employees seek good benefits, flexibility in job search "Good benefits" were cited as the main reason 58% of employees decided to stay at their companies this year, according to a recent Workhuman report. The report also found that working arrangements, whether in-office or remote, had the least impact on whether employees considered leaving their company, but only 22% said they preferred to work in the office. Full Story: HR Dive (11/7)
Balancing Yourself
The importance of knowing your chronotype The day or two following a daylight-savings time shift is a great time to consider the significance of circadian rhythms. Identifying the parts of the day when your body is primed for peak performance can help you tackle tasks ranging from the mundane to the mission critical. Do you know your chronotype? Full Story: The Conversation (11/6)
Yet another Zeppelin-related story! Led Zeppelin IV is one of the greatest classic rock albums of all time. Songs from the 1971 album like "Stairway to Heaven" are iconic. However, one peculiar mystery has always shrouded the album: Who is the stick man featured on the album's cover? Somewhat randomly, the mystery has now been solved. Full Story: UPROXX (11/8)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
Industrialist Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose -- which flew one time and for only a mile -- was made to carry how many passengers?
