Go beyond just managing with these 5 leadership traits | Job prospects for new grads scaled back from the fall | Hybrid work models need their own explicit norms
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A company committed to growth has a clear direction, provides ongoing coaching and likely knows how having too many managers who aren't leaders can lead to unhappy employees and financial and productivity losses, writes Bart Fanelli, founder of Skillibrium. Leaders go beyond task-minded activities to champion colleagues; coach and seek to be coached; walk the talk; show an entrepreneurial spirit; and eschew a sense of entitlement, Fanelli explains. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (4/21)
Doing deep work? Use this guide to get started Get your deep work done more efficiently by scheduling it, planning it out, choosing the right space and shutting down or silencing your phone and computer notifications for the duration, writes Danny Maiorca. "Ideally, you'll have your sessions at the same time each day; that way, your brain will know what to expect," Maiorca suggests. Full Story: MakeUseOf (4/19)
Employers plan to hire 4% more recent college graduates over 2022, but that is down from an optimistic 15% that employers had projected in the fall, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Hiring in the tech sector is being affected by recent layoffs, and "companies are approaching 2023 with caution," says Andrew Challenger of Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Full Story: CNBC (4/19)
Hybrid work models need their own explicit norms Employees are 12% more likely to leave a job when there aren't explicit norms for hybrid working, according to Gartner. The report found the best hybrid workplaces offer three or more days of remote working, as well as opportunities for connection, visibility and flexibility. Full Story: HR Dive (4/21)
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Why and how to set up a Facebook business page Facebook remains one of the most highly used social-media platform and a powerful tool for connecting small businesses with customers, writes Kenneth Nzeogu. Steps for small businesses to set up an effective Facebook business page include adjusting settings to enable two-factor authentication, using the drop-down menus on the privacy button to control page access, selecting a professional profile picture and cover photo, writing a profile and making use of functions and features such as messaging, insights and calls to action. Full Story: TechRadar (4/24)
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