Instead of seeking new leaders from your organization's typical pool of talent, widen your scope to your entire organization, because the best leaders may not be those who fit the leadership mold, writes Steve Keating. "I've seen over and over some of the best swimmers left out of the talent pool because they didn't 'fit' someone's preconceived notion of what a 'winner' or a 'leader' looks like," Keating writes.
Conducting interviews online remains popular even as companies are returning to the office, with a third of employers currently using an entirely virtual interview process according to a survey by TopResume. Prospective employees can hone their virtual interview skills with simple tricks such as establishing strong eye contact and finding a well-lit, neutral backdrop.
HR leaders at companies planning layoffs should be transparent about the reasons, make sure announcements about job cuts come from leadership, be prepared to answer employees' questions and show support for remaining employees, HR and other executives say. "They will want to know what the organization's future looks like from the management's perspective," says Melissa Terry, HR head at VEM Group.
The average 401(k) balance has fallen for three straight quarters to sit at $97,200 at the end of the third quarter, down 23% from Q3 2021, according to a Fidelity Investments report. The average IRA balance dropped 25% to reach $101,900.
Being physically and mentally fit is a priority for leaders because it can help them endure the challenges of the job and spark more creativity, write Kari Gearhart and Ashley Tappan, co-creators of the Fit to Lead program. They offer a five-step plan that combines fitness and leadership goals, including setting priorities, clarifying the vision and building resilience and agility.
A 32-year-old restaurant worker in Chicago launched a series on TikTok about "consensual doxxing," which involves revealing the birthdays of people who ask to be found. Kristen Sotakoun, whose account has grown from a handful of followers to more than 257,000 since beginning the series, only uses publicly available information to dox volunteers and says some of her content has ended up on data privacy forums. People in the academic field have also lauded her work -- on Twitter, coincidentally -- for highlighting gaps in privacy on social media. "It's been very cool to have people say that I'm entertaining but also teaching them something," Sotakoun says.
