Ship crews abandoned by owners, sometimes for years | Graduates are eager; employers reluctant | What leaders can do to stay out of political crossfire
The United Nations reports that more than 2,000 seafarers on 150 ships have been abandoned by shipowners, a growing problem because of rising costs and supply chain bottlenecks. The crews are stuck on board because of visa and immigration issues, with no pay, sometimes for years. Full Story: The Associated Press (5/31)
Recruiting & Retention
Graduates are eager; employers reluctant As graduation celebrations end, the members of the Class of 2024 get down to finding a job, and a recent Handshake survey found that they are both optimistic and anxious. However, an SHL survey finds that companies are less likely to hire graduates this year in favor of upskilling internally. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (6/1)
Women who are plus size can struggle to find attractive, trendy clothing that fit them, writes Lauren Savoie, citing her own difficulties with this issue. In this article, Savoie outlines 35 clothing brands that offer stylish fashions -- including workwear -- for plus-size individuals. Full Story: Business Insider (5/30)
Establishing learning communities that meet regularly is a simple, successful way to incorporate professional development in the workplace, an approach that makes organizations stronger, adaptive and more innovative, writes CL100 CEO Cathy Hoy. In these communities, colleagues share knowledge and ideas, and rising leaders also develop and enhance insights and skills through creating trusting relationships. Full Story: People Management (5/31)
What we wear affects how we feel. I’m not a clothes horse, but I do like to dress well, even while working at home. But finding fashionable attire can be a struggle for me. I’m an apple-shaped, mid-size gal, which means I carry my weight in my midsection and hover between standard and plus-size clothing. Workwear is especially difficult to find. Fashions I would like to wear, I can’t because they’re unflattering on me. I love suits but I struggle to find ones that don’t look frumpy on me. Dresses should be easy, but are not -- I often look like a pint-sized linebacker in them. Work trousers are hit and miss. Same with work blouses. Given this, my go-to workwear tends to be nice jeans (Ann Taylor, dark wash), cardigan and shell sets or lightweight sweaters, and and loafers or nice open-toe strappy sandals (to give me height and the illusion of a slimmer figure). This formula works, but I’d really to expand my professional wardrobe. So I was thrilled to find today’s Health & Wellness article from Business Insider, outlining 35 brands that offer beautiful fashions for women who are plus size. Some of them aren’t my jam, but many are. I was excited to see Madewell on the list. I own some pieces from Madewell and they always make me feel good. Abercrombie & Fitch is another brand I like, but never realized they offer plus-size attire. And I’m eager to try Mango and Good American to get pieces for a workwear capsule wardrobe. Anyone else struggle to find cool fashions for work and personal lives? What are your favorite brands? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also. PS. Guys, I didn’t forget you. As soon as I find an article talking about menswear, I’ll certainly run it. But let’s be honest -- men clean up nice in a suit. I’ve seen men of all sizes in suits and they all look great. A nice suit -- cut to fit -- and a pair of classy loafers or oxfords and they’re set. They look polished and ready to go. I’ve always envied that!
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