Tired of ridiculous job listings? You're not alone Although employers say advertising job titles such as "success-obsessed results ninja," and "customer-service rock star" sets them apart, some feel these listings perpetuate dysfunctional work attitudes and fail to accurately represent a job's duties, writes Amanda Mull. "If you say 'spreadsheet guru,' you're going to miss the people with 'Excel expertise,'" says Ian Siegel, CEO of ZipRecruiter. The Atlantic online (6/13)How to handle diverse working styles Which of the four working styles best describes you? And can you get along with people who have other working styles? Your success at work might depend on it. Financial Management (6/10)
10 Service Anniversary Best Practices Most companies formally recognize tenure, but many don't leverage the full potential of their service award programs. Recognize your employees' loyal service in meaningful ways with these top 10 best practices. Click here to get the article.
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Making the Connection
Practice self-distancing to diffuse conflict Employees de-escalate tense discussions if they self-distance, which means adopting an outsider's perspective, writes JR Thorpe. When feeling challenged, step back mentally to consider the facts and respond rationally instead of letting emotions guide you. Bustle (6/12)
Thirty-nine percent of employees ages 18 to 49 say the shift toward workers staying longer in the workforce is negative, according to a poll by The Associated Press and NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Thirty percent of workers in the same age group say the shift will be bad for the US economy. Human Resource Executive (6/17)
Your Next Challenge
How to negotiate benefits during and after a hire Some businesses have strict guidelines about benefits but are more willing to negotiate if you're asking them to match the package you have with your current employer, writes Daniel B. Kline. If seeking additional benefits later in your tenure, don't base your request on what others have but on recent contributions you've made to the company. USA Today/The Motley Fool (6/13)Small stuff influences who gets hired Hiring managers judge candidates on seemingly small factors, including arrival time, waiting room posture and clothing color, write Shana Lebowitz and Ivan De Luce, who cover 27 do's and don'ts. They give advice regarding how to handle a panel interview, offers of refreshments and what to do with your hands. Business Insider (6/6)
Balancing Yourself
3 tips to overcoming an overwhelming workload Ease an overburdened schedule by grouping tasks and allotting them a strict time limit, while tackling major projects in short cycles to reach goals faster, writes Anuja Khemka, referencing business leaders Jack Dorsey and Jason Fried. When stress peaks, take a few minutes to realize how your work that day has contributed to your purpose. Forbes (6/12)
The Water Cooler
76 years later, WWII vet receives his high school diploma In 1943, William Wagner joined the Navy and left to serve during World War II -- which resulted in him missing his high school graduation in Chicago. After 76 years, Wagner's son called the school to get his diploma, and Tilden High School invited the 94-year-old Wagner to walk at the 2019 graduation ceremony. KFSN-TV (Fresno, Calif.) (6/14)
Once you've weighed the possibilities, you have to take that final leap of faith.
