When asking colleagues or mentors for advice, be specific about the problem and don't simply seek validation of your own ideas and feelings, writes Gary Burnison, the CEO of Korn Ferry. Choose the most trusted advisers to talk with and express your gratitude for their time and help, Burnison suggests. CNBC (7/9) 3 ways to break down barriers to success Perseverance is key to overcoming obstacles at work, requiring a constant focus on goals and a willingness to accept alternate ways of reaching them, writes Pamela Ayuso. Step away from a project and talk to others to spark new solutions. Medium (tiered subscription model) (7/1)
Making the Connection
Is email dead? Slack and other messaging platforms won't eradicate email from the workplace, as we still rely on it for external communications, documenting workflow and confidentiality, writes Mathilde Collin, CEO of Front. She expects AI will facilitate the integration of email with other platforms to ease work-communication overload. Fast Company online (7/3)
Legislation passed in Illinois and awaiting Gov. J.B. Pritzker's signature would place parameters on how companies use artificial intelligence for video interviews and may pave the way for similar legislation in other states, experts say. The measure may spur new litigation and insurance practices. Business Insurance (tiered subscription model) (7/9)
Your Next Challenge
How to stop recruiters from ignoring you Prospective hires might stop hearing from recruiters for multiple reasons, including an unexpected shift in focus at the company. If you feel you're being forgotten, send one email per week for at least three weeks, suggests Shireen Jaffer, CEO of Edvo. Minutes (7/2)Advice for transitioning to a new job You'll get off to a better start with a new employer by asking a lot of questions and diving into team projects right away, writes career coach Ashira Prossack. Find a go-to person who'll help you assimilate and introduce you to others. Forbes (6/30)
Balancing Yourself
How to sidestep 6 causes of burnout Avoid the damaging effect of burnout by managing your workload, improving relationships with others and thinking about which values matter to you, writes time management coach Elizabeth Grace Saunders. "If you highly value something that your company does not, your motivation to work hard and persevere can significantly drop," she writes. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (7/5)
The Water Cooler
Astronomers search for moons that have escaped their planets It may be possible for moons in other star systems to depart their orbit around a planet and move to orbit a star, according to new research. These "ploonets," as scientists have dubbed them, have not been found in the wild, but astronomers are currently seeking them because modern telescopes should have the capability to locate these objects in space. Science News (7/9)
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