Be specific in a follow-up email Career coach Louise Thompson highlights the importance of sending a follow-up email after a job interview to make a lasting impression. To help differentiate you from other candidates, the email should include a detailed recap of why you're the best candidate for the job and address a specific challenge the company faces. Full Story: Manchester Evening News (England) (10/30)
Ideas for deciding if a promotion is right for you Promotion decisions often hinge on personal satisfaction with current roles and concerns about added responsibilities, writes work-life advice columnist Kathleen Davis. Factors like cultural expectations to climb the career ladder can influence hesitation, but evaluating personal reasons -- such as contentment with existing responsibilities or fear of losing work-life balance -- can guide the decision-making process, Davis says. Full Story: Fast Company (tiered subscription model) (10/30)
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Generation Z employees are less inclined to rely on their instincts for decision-making, preferring data and external validation, a shift that could influence future leadership styles, emphasizing thoroughness and collaboration, according to a new Marlee study. To help Gen Z learn to trust their gut, Michelle Duval, Marlee's founder and CEO, recommends giving them clearly defined roles, mentors and gradual exposure to making decisions on their own. Full Story: WorkLife (10/30)
To conduct compassionate layoffs, it's crucial to approach the process with empathy and support, including organizing one-on-one conversations, offering job search assistance and allowing employees to express their emotions, writes Indiana Lee. "By remaining calm and comforting, you should see your employees reach some sort of closure," Lee notes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (10/25)
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Millennials face uphill battle in retirement savings Americans believe they need $1.46 million in savings to retire comfortably, but many millennials are far from reaching this goal. The current system relies heavily on investment-based retirement savings, which hasn't been effective for most workers. Financial planner Maura Madden suggests a shift in perspective, viewing retirement as a gradual transition rather than a strict before-and-after scenario. Full Story: Salon (10/29)
ADP: 233K jobs added to private payrolls in Oct. Employers added 233,000 jobs to private payrolls in October, with private job creation hitting the highest level in more than a year, according to ADP. This figure surpassed the Dow Jones estimate of 113,000 and occurred despite hurricanes in the Southeast. Wages rose 4.6% year over year. Full Story: CNBC (10/30)
Hormonal balance is crucial for regulating mood, energy and metabolism, especially during long work hours. Disruptions in hormone levels can lead to mood swings, fatigue and weight gain. A diet rich in hormone-balancing foods such as pomegranates, leafy greens, green tea, quinoa, chicken breast and avocado can enhance energy and productivity, supporting a more balanced workday. Full Story: CNN-News18 (India) (10/30)
Gen Z influencers are transforming the TSA checkpoints by creating visually appealing travel bins and sharing them on social media. The trend involves organizing items in aesthetically pleasing ways, often tagged with #airportaesthetic. While the Transportation Security Administration does not prohibit photos as long as they don't interfere with operations, travelers are advised to be mindful of others in line. Full Story: Reader's Digest (10/2024)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
New York City's subway system began operations in 1904, with the first line originating from City Hall. Which mayor took the first shovelful of dirt at the groundbreaking ceremony in 1900?
