Recruiters and hiring managers can get turned off easily so keep the personal chitchat to a minimum and use superlatives sparingly. Show that you are tech savvy with a seamless virtual interview (including professional or blurred background) and keep questions at the end of the interview to one or two, says Cierra Gross of Caged Bird HR.

Hosting a LinkedIn LIVE interview program talking with business leaders has helped executive coach John Baldoni realize its similarities with coaching since an interviewer, like a coach, must be able to listen deeply, connect with their guests and keep them engaged in the conversation. "You need to be in the moment to get the responses that will enable the person you're interviewing or coaching to connect their message or their desire for improvement," writes Baldoni.

Some people exhibit an innate charisma in the workplace, but even if it doesn't come naturally for you, it's possible to build habits that boost your charm and improve your chances of success in the workplace, writes executive recruiter Jack Kelly. Among the techniques that can help cultivate your charisma are managing your emotions, active listening, providing more support than you take, adaptability and a good sense of humor, Kelly writes.

Intergenerational friendships at work are more than sharing tech tips -- they are a window into how others view work at different stages of a career, writes Megan Gerhardt, management professor at Miami University. "Managers should encourage their team members to show the same level of curiosity about one another," writes Gerhardt. "Coach people not to assume something is wrong just because it is different."

President Biden's 2025 budget proposal includes a national paid family and medical leave program that would give eligible employees up to 12 weeks off to recover from a medical problem, care for a new child or an ill loved one, or find safety from domestic violence. The president also proposes restoring the Child Tax Credit, requiring employers to provide seven sick days each year to all employees and establishing an "affordable" child care program.

ManpowerGroup’s latest employment outlook survey finds that 48% of employers plan to hire in the second quarter, with health care, IT, real estate and manufacturing hiring the most. However, recruiters may find fewer people looking, so they should emphasize flexible work options and professional development.

ThoughtLeader promotions can now include any LinkedIn post, whether or not the brand behind the ad employs the post's creator. LinkedIn will notify the original poster, who can say yes or no to the use, and add a tag above the text for transparency.

The NPR news quiz show "Wait Wait … Don't Tell Me!" launched in 1998 in Chicago but often takes its live show on the road. This article from SmartBrief sister publication Radio World looks at what it takes to produce the show including staging, audio equipment and techniques for getting the audience to laugh or applaud.