Don't let your past stop your career advancement Negative thoughts could be holding you back in your career, so working through them and taking bold initiatives might be the fix you need, according to Jack Kelly. Life beats everyone down, but it's important to find forgiveness and let go of the past to focus on the future and get out of your own way, says Kelly. Forbes (12/31)"Belonging" is the latest HR buzzword "Belonging" has come into use at some companies and in certain HR job titles as an additional or alternative word for discussing diversity, inclusion and making employees feel comfortable at work. "Diversity is a fact, inclusion is a behavior but belonging is the emotional outcome that people want in their organization," argues Christianne Garofalo, who leads Heidrick & Struggles' executive recruiting focus on diversity and inclusion. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (12/30)
It's a great time to start outsourcing as the gig economy is flush with freelancers, writes Connor Gillivan, co-owner of an online freelance marketplace. Start by identifying time-consuming, less-important tasks and problem areas, and emphasize honest and direct communication with freelancers, Gillivan writes. Business 2 Community (12/26)
The Landscape
Will Amazon HR practices spill over into the marketplace? Amazon had a memorable year in HR, boosting employment to 750,000 workers in the third quarter, using artificial intelligence tools to recruit seasonal and remote workers, and announcing it would upskill 100,000 U.S. workers through 2025. "They probably are doing some really good things," says HR analyst Josh Bersin. "But they're not taking advantage of the opportunity to be a role model." TechTarget (free registration) (12/20)
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Your Next Challenge
3 questions to help you think more like Emerson Ralph Waldo Emerson was said to have asked "what's become clear since last we met?" -- and using a similar approach can create the motivation required for habit change, writes Susan Fowler. "By identifying your current motivational outlook and shifting to an optimal outlook, you can experience a breakthrough on habits and goals," she writes. SmartBrief/Leadership (12/26)
Balancing Yourself
Experts answer popular mental health questions BBC gathered expert opinions to answer some of the most popular questions related to anxiety and depression. Tips for countering anxiety include sleep, physical activity, breathing exercises and writing down your worries, according to Mind Cymru. BBC (1/1)
The Water Cooler
Business leaders remember these 5 things Many professionals use this time of year to reflect on the past year and plan for things they will aim to do better in the future. All five things on this list will make you a better business leader, and "tapping into your humanity" is at the top of the list. INSEAD Knowledge (12/22)
Every time you tear a leaf off a calendar, you present a new place for new ideas and progress.
Charles F. Kettering, inventor, engineer, businessman
