Outdoor outfitter Patagonia lets employees choose their work schedule, with the understanding that workers know how to maximize their time for work and for exercise. "Schedule autonomy allows people to get the sleep they need to be most effective and allows people to work when they're most alert in order to maximize that effectiveness," writes Steven Kotler in his book "The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer."
Create a better future for yourself by reading good books, building solid relationships, leaving bad situations and writing down your goals -- in pencil -- LaRae Quy writes. "To identify your purpose and find joy and contentment, you will need a clear understanding of your values and the things that give your life meaning," she writes.
To calm your nerves before a job interview, ask a friend or family member to give you feedback on your nervous habits, such as tapping a pen or using unnecessary pauses, suggests Rebecca Edwards of Infinite HR. Also, think ahead about what you want the interviewer to feel about you -- such as if you are reliable or creative -- suggests Elizabeth Roberts of eGenesis.
Recruiting senior talent can be a challenge for a growing organization, as a wrong hire can spell disaster. Kelsey Raymond of Influence & Co. says to never hire out of desperation, while Blair Thomas of eMerchantBroker advises finding someone whose values align with your own and will fit the culture of the business.
Remote work is an obvious trend that is likely to outlive the pandemic, but this piece highlights how remote work should be leveraged to expand talent pools. This look at the future of work identifies 5 key ways workplace trends will change.
An average of 1.5 million Americans were absent from work each month in 2020 due to illness, 45% higher than usual over the past two decades, and absence due to childcare issues soared 250%, according to an analysis of federal labor market survey data. The monthly average last year of employees missing work for unspecified reasons was 2.5 million, up from the 20-year average of 1.27 million.
Even before the pandemic hit, people had their pet peeves about air travel. This piece is an excerpt from an expert who was tasked by Swiss International Air Lines with making travelers less anxious. Some of the changes were so simple, it's hard to believe an expert had to suggest them.
