Tips to ease into a new promotion | Highlight AI skills in a job search | Some offices offer speakeasies to boost in-person work
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December 26, 2024
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Getting Ahead
Receiving a promotion can bring anxiety about transitioning into the new role. To manage this, ask questions to show a commitment to growth, balance enthusiasm with a gradual implementation of ideas, establish clear boundaries to manage workplace dynamics and continue setting new goals to maintain momentum.
Full Story: Silicon Republic (Ireland) (12/16) 
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Highlight AI skills in a job search
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The rapid integration of AI is reshaping job markets, with recent graduates expected to hold more jobs than previous generations, according to LinkedIn's Work Change Snapshot. To stay competitive, candidates must highlight AI skills on resumes and LinkedIn profiles, and articulate AI proficiency during interviews by demonstrating how it is used to enhance productivity and decision-making, writes Catherine Fisher, career expert and VP of integrated consumer communications at LinkedIn.
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The Landscape
Some companies are incorporating in-office speakeasies to lure employees back to the office, providing a private and relaxed environment for meetings and socializing. The spaces feature dim lighting, comfortable seating and amenities such as bars and lounge areas.
Full Story: WorkLife (12/12) 
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Your Next Challenge
The end of the holiday season can lead to the post-holiday blues, characterized by low mood due to emotional highs and lows, financial stress and shorter days. To cope, gradually return to routines, practice self-compassion, plan future activities, focus on financial health, stay active and connect with others.
Full Story: Psychology Today (12/24) 
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The Water Cooler
"Whimsical" Christmas trees spanned the globe
Paul Smith attends the Claridge's Christmas Tree Party 2024 in London (Dave Benett/Getty Images)
The festive imagination is on full display at luxury hotels worldwide this season, with Christmas trees transformed into works of art. Claridge's in London unveils Paul Smith's birdhouse-themed tree, evoking a sense of warmth and tradition. Riggs Washington D.C.'s tree is a collaboration with Farrow & Ball and designer Christopher John Rogers, celebrating vibrant colors and family memories. Amsterdam's Pulitzer Hotel ties its decor to artistic heritage, inspired by Vermeer's renowned works. Meanwhile, the minimalist wooden trees at Tokyo Edition, crafted by Kengo Kuma, offer a sustainable twist.
Full Story: Wallpaper (12/24) 
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