4 aspects of inspiring leadership Many people mistake great leadership for individuals in important roles rather than looking at the people who inspire and deepen others' engagement in the workplace, writes Aytekin Tank. Commitment, accountability, performance and vision are 4 key mindsets for achieving successful leadership, according to University of San Francisco adjunct professor and author Jim Taylor. Fast Company online (1/15)
Nurturing employee morale and engagement top the list of HR priorities for 2020, according to a recent SmartBrief reader poll. Initiatives will go beyond enhanced perks -- such as yoga and financial-wellness classes -- and focus on programs aimed at driving employee growth and advancement, says SmartBrief on Workforce editor Kanoe Namahoe. SmartBrief/Leadership (1/10) Improving management of employees with depression Management teams need to learn more about depression and move beyond the current provisional approach to managing employees with the diagnosis, according to a panel of experts. Allowing a flexible schedule, simplifying an employee's scope of work and concentrating on positive outcomes are all strategies for effectively managing employees with depression, the group suggests. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (1/15)What do the youngest workers care about?
It's important to understand what motivates Generation Z employees as the older members of the generation continue to enter the workforce, writes Bridget McCrea. These workers generally enjoy technology, want interesting work and find it important to embrace diversity and make a difference in the world around them. TED Magazine (1/15)
Your Next Challenge
What to look for in a new employer If you're looking for a new job this year, be sure to filter the search to better match the type of workplace you're looking for, and making the effort early can pay off later in your career, writes William Arruda. Important factors to narrow employers down by are growth opportunity, location and compensation, he advises. Forbes (1/15)
Perfect Snacks, an Inc.-honored Best Workplace, uses written policies on after-hours communication to encourage employees to unplug, which mitigates the anxiety researchers attribute to 24/7 availability. Rob Waldron, CEO of an education technology company, says he's careful not to praise overwork and instead celebrates the most efficient employees. Inc. online (1/15)
The Water Cooler
Spotify releases playlists, podcast for pets Audio-streaming service Spotify has launched playlists for pet owners who know their pets have a favorite song, favorite band or favorite genre of music. A dog-centric podcast has also been unveiled that features narrators offering "dog-directed praise" designed to calm the nerves of animals that might be left home alone. Reuters (1/15)
Editor's Note
Correction A summary in Wednesday's SmartBrief on Your Career about Philadelphia's employment landscape included a misspelling of Meg Shope Koppel's name. SmartBrief regrets the error.
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