How to overcome the toughest industry obstacles Overcoming major obstacles and challenges in your industry can be done, says Harvard Business School associate professor Rory McDonald. Doing so means employing one of eight strategies, such as drawing inspiration from other successful ideas or "crowd sequencing," McDonald says. Full Story: Harvard Business School Working Knowledge (9/23)
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Making the Connection
How to show appreciation in a way that's appreciated Everyone wants to be recognized for a job well done, but some may prefer a low-key thank you, while others may want praise for a specific accomplishment or a more public acknowledgement, writes Jennifer V. Miller. "Paying careful attention to your colleague's natural preferences for recognition can provide you clues into the best way to show your appreciation," Miller writes. Full Story: The People Equation blog (9/26)
Hire Smart
The keys to an effective onboarding process An effective onboarding experience may keep new employees more engaged in their jobs and less likely to engage in quiet quitting. Part of a successful onboarding process involves encouraging socialization, perhaps by setting up new hires with a work buddy and letting them know where to go with questions. Full Story: ZDNet (9/27)
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There is growing evidence that Americans are struggling to keep up with crushing inflation. Nearly three in four (71%) employees say the cost of living is outpacing their salary and wages, according to a Bank of America-sponsored survey shared first with CNN on Tuesday. That's up from 58% in February. The survey - which was taken in July and polled people who participate in 401(k) plans - reported that half of the employees said they have taken action to cope with financial strain in the past six months. Full Story: CNN (9/27)
Long COVID symptoms a challenge for many older workers Estimates suggest that between 7 million and 23 million Americans may be suffering from long COVID symptoms including brain fog, cough, respiratory problems, fatigue and malaise that last 12 weeks or more after infection. Data from the CDC show that the rate of long COVID in adults ages 65 and older is 1 in 4, compared with 1 in 5 for those younger than 65, and older workers and their employers are encountering challenges as symptoms persist and interfere with work. Full Story: Next Avenue (9/26)
The Water Cooler
Search for cake mixer turns up 13th century treasure Will Sideri was looking for a cake mixer while visiting an estate sale in Waterville, Maine, but instead, he spent $75 on a framed musical script written in Latin. Experts identified the piece as a leaf from the 13th century Beauvais Missal and estimated its value at between $5,000 and $10,000. Full Story: The Maine Monitor (9/18)
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