Avoid a "goldfish" mindset to maximize productivity | How to become a leader in your industry on LinkedIn | Poll: Paid family leave, flex work options among top perks
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Managerial skills take time to develop, and you may need time to do just that before rejoining the ranks as a manager within the company, Elaine Varelas writes. Ask for feedback as to why you were demoted and what resources are available to improve your leadership skills, she adds.
When it comes to being productive, don't be like a goldfish that grows only as big as its surroundings, suggests Chris Myers. Set strict deadlines and fill your plate with tasks to always be "under the proverbial gun," and embrace essentialism in all daily tasks to avoid procrastination, Myers adds.
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Connect with at least 500 people on LinkedIn that are aligned with your career path to become an established figure within your industry, states Syed Balkhi. Don't just blindly connect with other LinkedIn users; find people you could see yourself working with and start building a business relationship, writes Balkhi.
Paid family leave, flexible work options and sabbaticals top the list of most-coveted employee benefits in a poll by Unum. Professional development also is highly desired, while student-loan repayment, identity theft protection and pet-friendly workplaces rank lower among 15 perks.
Create a short and powerful statement in your cover letter that draws the attention of the hiring manager, suggests Heather Huhman. Effective ideas include focusing on accomplishments and analytics, your passions and goals, or perhaps telling an engaging story that showcases your genuine self.
Workaholics fall into two distinct categories, according to research published in the Academy of Management Discoveries -- engaged and non-engaged. Research showed the engaged workaholic group to be at lower risk of physical ailments, depression and tiredness.
All of the approximately 80,000 hourly employees at The Walt Disney Co. are now eligible for the Disney Aspire program, which offers full tuition for college and master's degrees, GEDs, English-language learning and vocational training. The first phase only applies to online courses, but in-classroom options will be added if there is demand.
