Best practices for using email to network While working from home, emails can be an effective networking tool to deepen professional relationships or support a job hunt. Tips for sending an effective networking email include setting the tone, being cautious of others' busy schedules and keeping it short, personal and caring, according to Kourtney Whitehead. Full Story: Forbes (4/26)
How to stand out on LinkedIn during the shutdown While many people use LinkedIn to find their next job, especially now it's important to stand out. Arik Hanson suggests targeting your profile to a specific job and creating a pitch deck about yourself that tells a story rather than a list of qualifications. Full Story: Business 2 Community (4/25)
During the coronavirus pandemic, call centers are tapping a new source of workers who are prepared to work from home: those with disabilities. More than a dozen new companies have reached out to the National Telecommuting Institute, a nonprofit connecting those with disabilities with job opportunities. Full Story: The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (4/26)
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Germans aren't flocking back to newly reopened stores Stores in Germany have begun reopening, but consumers have thus far been cautious about returning to their usual shopping habits. Retailers such as IKEA have put precautions in place, including limiting the number of shoppers in stores, adding protective screens and giving staff the option of wearing masks. Full Story: World Economic Forum (4/23)
Most people think of Japanese culture as high-tech, but in reality the business community is slow to adapt to workforce changes such as telecommuting and using email instead of fax machines. And because work is often team-based with strict managerial oversight, businesses have had trouble switching to independent, unsupervised work from home. Full Story: The Sacramento Bee (Calif.) (tiered subscription model)/The Associated Press (4/25)
Balancing Yourself
Empathy has never been more important With people managing new work environments and heightened stress during the pandemic, now is the time to practice "radical empathy," writes Kara Pecknold of Frog. She offers a framework to ease issues related to remote work and to support employees and clients. Full Story: The Next Web (4/24)
Just in time for all the new emotions people are feeling as they endure the coronavirus pandemic, design agency &Walsh has come out with a host of new emojis to help you capture that oh-so-2020 feeling. Full Story: Fast Company online (4/24)
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