As 90% of employers have picked up virtual interviewing, according to a Handshake survey, job seekers should be prepared for some screen time. Tips for acing a video interview include looking at the webcam when speaking, taking notes with a pen and paper, and treating it as a normal meeting with small talk and personality, writes Joseph Liu. Full Story: Fast Company online (6/3)
4 ways to harness your anger for good The ongoing pandemic and unrest across the US are just some of the things making people angry, writes Marlene Chism, and good leaders can use self-awareness to channel their anger into effective action. Understanding what triggers that anger is helpful, as is finding ways to redirect that energy rather than suppress it. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (6/1)
Employers should reevaluate their benefits package to make sure it lines up with the priorities of a post-pandemic world, writes Emily Muhoberac, chief operations officer of Sapper Consulting. Muhoberac details three benefits that will be critical for recruiting and retaining workers, including comprehensive health care and student-loan reimbursements. Full Story: HR Daily Advisor (6/2)
The Landscape
Work-from-home trends visualized According to a recent survey from Buffer, 98% of workers would like to be able to work remotely at least some of the time. This article features six infographics that round up the trends, including how employees as well as managers feel about working remotely. Full Story: Visual Capitalist (6/1)
Banks may re-think pledges to keep jobs Banks including Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse and HSBC, which had pledged to curb job cuts during the coronavirus disruption, are reconsidering their promises as lockdowns begin to ease. Industry experts predict banks will make deep staff cuts in the second half of 2020, when the costs of the pandemic start to weigh more heavily. Full Story: Financial News (UK) (subscription required) (6/2)
Set aside time to daydream Daydreaming lets you visualize your future and ruminate on how to reach your goals, which is especially important during this time of uncertainty. "The rational part of the brain can hold us back, but daydreaming is where we develop new ideas, get courage, and are willing to take a risk," says therapist Darby Fox. Full Story: Bloomberg (tiered subscription model) (6/3)
Researchers have identified an atmospheric region in the Southern Ocean, also known as the Antarctic Ocean, that is without human-related changes. The Department of Atmospheric Science found the air there to be pristine and free from any particles or pollutants caused by human activity. Full Story: Colorado State University (6/1)
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