How to clearly explain a complex concept When explaining an intricate idea, tailor your vocabulary and your method of communication to suit the listener, writes Matt Eventoff. Sometimes, it's best to focus on one important detail that you'd like your listener to understand and build from there. The Muse (12/4)8 ways to earn more next year Convince your employer you deserve a raise by increasing your workload, acquiring certifications or undergoing professional training, Robin Reshwan writes. You can also looking into earning money through your company's employee referral program or by accessing other benefits. U.S. News & World Report (12/4)
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The best way to remember names is to say them aloud, suggests a study published in Memory. Doing so activates motor processing cues that facilitate retention, according to researchers Noah Farrin and Colin MacLeod at the University of Waterloo in Canada. Ladders (11/30)
The Landscape
Silicon Valley companies use wellness to recruit top talent Silicon Valley companies attract top talent using wellness perks, such as personal life coaches, organic meals and treadmills offered to Asana employees. Microsoft's corporate wellness center offers workers health screenings, acupuncture, diet counseling, and an on-campus sports field for Frisbee, basketball, soccer, football and other games. MindBodyGreen (12/1)
Skills related to data collection and content management systems look good on a resume, Sarah Greesonbach writes. Soft skills to emphasize include communication prowess and problem solving. Glassdoor (12/4)
Balancing Yourself
Lifelong learning promotes mental wellness Improve your mental health by spending 15 minutes a day learning something new, recommends psychiatrist Daniel Amen. Pursue learning opportunities by exploring other people's jobs and taking classes. Forbes (12/4)
