Portfolio careers might be a path to success in a world reshaped by COVID-19, writes Francois Botha, a family-business expert who describes the self-managed style as a mix of part-time, full-time, freelance and consulting work. Experts recommend ways to launch portfolio careers and emphasize the trade-offs that may be necessary.
Hard times can help people rethink their worldviews and how they should live their lives, writes LaRae Quy, who recommends taking a page from philosophers such as Socrates and Epictetus. Even as you name and write down your obstacles, remember that people need "five positive bits of information to overcome the impact of one negative bit."
Before adding new people to your team, it's important to understand the pros and cons of hiring full-time versus part-time staff, along with the associated laws and regulations, writes Patrick Proctor. "You should reevaluate your balance between these staffing options at least once a year to ensure your needs are being met," Proctor writes.
Scientifically validated personality assessments are better at helping employers choose the right leaders than traditional hiring techniques, argues Ryne Sherman, Hogan's chief science officer. "Using personality assessment to make leadership personnel decisions increases fairness, diversity and inclusivity," he writes.
Online payments firm Stripe has offered a $20,000 cash bonus to employees who agree to move out of San Francisco, New York or Seattle, but it would be accompanied by a 10% pay cut. The offer has set the workers a financial puzzle as they try to calculate the most favorable option.
Uncertainty abounds in the business world these days so having the right mindset can often be the key to overcoming big challenges, and Charles Conn and Robert McLean outline six mindsets that can make you a better problem solver. As this article states, "Great problem solvers are made, not born."
Working in the bedroom instead of a designated space may make it hard to relax, disrupt sleep and induce sadness, leading to productivity loss and mental health challenges, experts say. If moving the office area to a new space in the house isn't an option, consider covering the workspace so it's out of sight, and make a plan for designating time for work and for home, says licensed clinical social worker Larissa Golloub.
A Swiss sneaker company is set to launch a pair of running shoes that users can "rent" instead of own. The elite sneakers cost $30 upfront and $30 per month, but can be exchanged for a new pair. When the shoes are exchanged, the used pair is recycled.
