Being great at your job can lead to burnout or upset bosses who are worried about being shown up, writes Liz Ryan. If any of those things happen, it may be best to change jobs. Forbes (8/29) Stop stressing out over how you compare to your friends Avoid the unnecessary stress of constantly comparing your career success to that of your friends, advises Richard Moy. It's best to stop caring about things such as which friends earn more than you or if friends work for better-known companies than you do, especially when these things won't contribute to happiness. The Muse (8/29)
Five Eye-Opening HR Stats Infographic Employee recognition matters. If you're looking to set the groundwork for success, check out this infographic with five revealing HR stats that prove the value of employee recognition and exactly what benefits your company can expect to receive. Access the Infographic
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Making the Connection
Plan your networking strategy ahead of time You can make your next networking experience easier before it arrives by planning out who you would like to meet and why, writes David Meltzer. Decide how you will approach the opportunity and have a compelling question ready, Meltzer writes. Entrepreneur online (8/29)
5 Cures for Business Growing Pains A growing business is a successful business, but it comes with its own set of complications. Growing pains can arise from new employees, added roles and responsibilities, and a premium on office space. Read this informative e-book for five practical tips to managing your growing office space.
US Citizenship and Immigration Services says applicants for an employment-related green card must appear for an in-person interview before the document is approved beginning Oct. 1. The move is designed to improve vetting. Axios (8/28)
Your Next Challenge
How to fit in at a new job Your top priorities when starting a new job should be to gather information from colleagues and settle into the company's cultural "rhythms," Anett Grant writes. "Let others set the tone so you can get a feel for how they work, rather than just falling into your own usual work style," she writes. Fast Company online (8/23)
Nemo became France's First Dog after being adopted by President Emmanuel Macron and his wife over the weekend. All French presidents have had Labradors since the early 1970s, and Nemo is a black "Griffiondor," a cross between a Labrador retriever and a wirehaired pointing griffon. Bloomberg (8/28)
A man cannot be too careful in the choice of his enemies.
