Which jobs will survive automation? | How to avoid loneliness when working remotely | Do employee wellness programs deliver results?
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April 18, 2019
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Getting Ahead
10 of the boldest business-expense claims
10 of the boldest business-expense claims
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These 10 employees set the bar for audacity with one including eyelash extensions on an expense report, and another claiming a bottle of wine was a "snack," writes Michael Cohn. Another employee tried to expense a side hustle after purchasing computers using the company discount, selling them for a profit and charging his costs to the employer.
Accounting Today (4/15) 
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Which jobs will survive automation?
As automation permeates the workforce, more people will be pushed out of lower-level jobs, but demand for higher-tech positions that support the machines will continue to increase, writes Lyle Hauser, CEO of The Vantage Group. Fields such as education, hospitality and healthcare are less vulnerable to automation, as they depend on the human qualities of empathy and interpersonal connection.
Chief Executive online (4/12) 
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Making the Connection
How to avoid loneliness when working remotely
Remote workers are at an increased risk for quitting due to isolation, says Dan Schawbel, author of Back to Human: How Great Leaders Create Connection in the Age of Isolation. They should use video conferencing periodically with colleagues and take the lead in some meetings to feel more connected and worthwhile.
Reuters (4/12) 
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The Landscape
Do employee wellness programs deliver results?
A study examining an employee wellness program at BJ's Wholesale Club over 1½ years has found the program did not significantly improve health outcomes or decrease medical costs. Study authors are reviewing data for a three-year period to determine whether a long-term impact exists.
The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (4/16) 
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Your Next Challenge
Sell these soft skills during an interview
Employers are seeking people who know how to conceive solutions that others don't see and create buy-in from co-workers, writes Michael Schneider. They also need people who adapt quickly to change and manage workflow efficiently.
Inc. (4/2019) 
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The job offer is in the details
The most qualified job candidates are often overlooked because they fail to provide enough details about their abilities or tell their network exactly what they want to do next, writes career coach Adunola Adeshola. They should also pursue only those jobs that relate to specific career goals.
Forbes (4/15) 
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Balancing Yourself
Overcoming anxiety isn't about mental toughness
We shouldn't try to tough out anxiety, as it's telling us we need to change how we live, prioritizing health above all else, writes human resiliency specialist Keith Abraham. Instead of blaming sensitivity for anxiety, embrace it as a means to accepting emotions and learning how to work through them.
Thrive Global (4/17) 
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The Water Cooler
DNA evidence suggests Stonehenge builders were Turkish
DNA evidence suggests Stonehenge builders were Turkish
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A new study states that the skeletons of people living in England approximately 6,000 to 4,500 years ago were of migrants from modern-day Turkey. Selina Brace, a DNA expert at the Natural History Museum in London, said that this research may indicate that the descendants of these migrants were the builders of the mysterious Stonehenge.
NBC News (4/16) 
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Stress is caused by being 'here' but wanting to be 'there.'
Eckhart Tolle,
spiritual teacher

April is Stress Awareness Month

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