A willingness to step outside a highly prescribed career path can reveal unexpected and engaging opportunities, writes Chris Smith. In this commentary, Smith advises professionals to embrace experiential learning opportunities, put in extra hours to help a colleague with a project, or volunteer for leadership roles to broaden their network and job possibilities. Full Story: Inside Higher Ed (1/10)
6 steps to hone your superpower of empathy Skin cancer treatments that left his face red and blotchy reminded DialogueWORKS President John R. Stoker that we gain empathy by working on it through curiosity, deep listening and sincere support. "Expressing empathy is the consummate expression of understanding that reinforces the value of the individual and strengthens your connection with others," Stoker writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (1/10)
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The Landscape
We're seeing the job changes of 2022 from the wrong angle The digital transformation that began in earnest about 10 years ago is affecting the job market at the same time employees are reevaluating their options, with many deciding to leave the workforce, Josh Bersin writes. This year will be characterized by the "hyper-fast, accelerating world of industry convergence." Full Story: Josh Bersin blog (1/9)
Will flexible work continue to carry penalties? Before the pandemic, employees with flexible work arrangements, in many cases women, were sometimes penalized for the practice with regard to pay or promotions. The pandemic has made flexible work mainstream, but it remains to be seen whether a long-term shift occurs in how flexible work is perceived. Full Story: BBC (1/9)
Major provisions of the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine-or-test requirements for businesses with at least 100 workers took effect Monday amid an ongoing legal battle. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which is in charge of implementing the rule, has said it won't issue citations for noncompliance until Feb. 9 "as long as employers are in good faith moving towards compliance," attorney Domenique Camacho Moran said. Full Story: The Hill (1/10)
The average person checks their mobile phone 262 times per day. If one of your New Year's resolutions was to spend less time on your phone, this article is for you. If you need to check your phone for work purposes, you can still detox from it during other hours of the day. Full Story: Fast Company (tiered subscription model) (1/7)
An unlucky pilot gets very lucky Any pilot who has to crash land their plane is obviously having an unlucky day. This pilot's lack of luck was compounded by the fact that he crash landed on train tracks. And yep, you guessed ... a train was fast approaching. The police officers and bystanders who saved the pilot deserve a medal. Full Story: National Public Radio (1/10)
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