What if your job is causing your burnout? Burnout is thought of as an individual phenomenon but could often be caused by unstable, unaddressed workplace environments. "We can design jobs and work environments to reduce them, and then we would not need to try and remedy the problems work causes in the first place," says Stanford University professor Jeffrey Pfeffer. Full Story: The Atlantic (tiered subscription model) (3/12)
Where to look for job openings In addition to a company career page, LinkedIn and Indeed, there are plenty of specialized job sites, including Sales Gravy for salespersons; Poached for food and beverage workers; Behance for creatives; and MedZilla for medical-related jobs. Increasingly, Twitter is being used for recruitment, with more than 40% of companies posting jobs on it, and Instagram, at 7%. Full Story: Business 2 Community (3/12)
A midday catnap can increase productivity, boost memory and improve alertness -- and it's easier than ever with remote work. To maximize a power nap, set a timer for no more than 30 minutes, take one before 3 o'clock, turn off electronics and clear your mind of work. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (3/13)
Compassion starts with you Compassion is a powerful tool in this time of burnout, and it starts within ourselves and the small actions we take to help people, writes John Baldoni. "Slowly but surely moments will add up and in time, and over time, you will derive the energy that comes from compassion," he writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (3/12)
Balancing Yourself
Report uncovers physical toll of pandemic stress Stress attributed to the pandemic caused 61% of Americans to experience weight fluctuations in 2020, with 41% of those reporting average gains of nearly 30 pounds, according to a report published by the American Psychological Association. The findings of the February survey of 3,013 adults found nearly 25% of respondents reporting increased drinking amid the pandemic, NBC News reports. Full Story: NBC News (3/11)
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Humans like watching meerkats so much that there are four seasons of the "Meerkat Manor" documentary series (with a fifth season reportedly on the way). Well, it turns out that when humans disappeared from zoos due to pandemic lockdowns, the cute little critters missed watching us. Full Story: LiveScience (3/12)
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