When presented with criticism, it is important to set aside time to process the information, to think about the viewpoint of the person giving feedback and to understand your reactions, writes Mary Jo Asmus. Expressing immediate reactions is rarely productive.
Audiences often judge speakers based on the sound of their voice, writes Jim Anderson, so when giving a presentation you should end sentences strongly, enunciate clearly and project your voice. Speakers can also analyze their own voice during practices or after a speech and find ways to adjust.
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Members of co-working organizations generally get access to a host of perks that can boost their work-life balance if used wisely. Members cite dedicated meeting space, professional development opportunities and gym access as benefits that improve their lives both during and after work.
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Home Depot aims to hire 80,000 people for a mix of permanent and seasonal jobs this spring, and the tight labor market has the retailer turning to tech tools to compete for talent. The company aims to streamline the hiring process using a Candidate Self Service tool, which lets candidates schedule their own interviews, and a new tracking tool that keeps prospective employees apprised of where they are in the hiring process.
Job openings continue to outnumber job seekers, according to the Labor Department. Reasons for the gap include the large number of Americans going to college, leaving fewer workers for low-skilled positions, and low wages that fail to convince "marginally attached" workers to commit to steady employment, writes Alexia Fernandez Campbell.
More recruiters are experiencing "ghosting," in which people do not show up for a job or a job interview. People might develop a bad reputation in an industry by doing this, and that will not bode well for them if the job market takes a downturn, communication specialist John Feldmann writes.
A redesigned Fifth Third Bank branch in Evansville, Ind., has treadmill workstations and standing desks as part of the bank's commitment to workplace wellness. The branch also features a mothers room and a cafe.
Correction fluid brands such as Wite-Out, Liquid Paper and Tipp-Ex have found a niche in today's digital age, with Wite-Out sales in 2017 up almost 10%. However, there is only anecdotal evidence for why correction fluid is outperforming the office-supply market, not to mention correction pens and tape, writes David Graham.
