Job hopping is becoming more of a norm, but managers notice those who choose to master a role and the challenges associated with it, writes Jodie Cook. Excessive job hopping may delay an individual's talent development and acquisition of new responsibilities.
The data depicts a strong case for remote working's longevity, including that 90% of remote workers report wanting to remain out of the office until retirement, writes Stacey Rudolph. Two-thirds of managers with remote staff say these employees are more productive, and more than half of hiring managers expect nearly 40% of full-time employees will work remotely within a decade.
Career experts offer five ways to make yourself more likable at work in less than a minute, including introducing yourself to people you see every day but don't know. Express genuine interest in the lives of co-workers and recognize their hard work.
Walmart is deploying more than 3,000 robots to free up human workers for specialized work. The robots perform routine tasks such as cleaning floors, scanning inventory and unloading trucks.
Hiring managers don't like mind games when negotiating a salary, so tell them what you want to earn without hesitation, writes J.T. O'Donnell. "Calm, collected, sincere discussions are the best way to ensure you're valued in both good and bad economic times," she writes.
Employees settle into a new job faster by asking themselves how they'll maximize their contribution to the organization, writes Michael Watkins, co-founder of Genesis Advisers. They also need to know what behavior is frowned upon, whose support is vital to their success, and what skills they should acquire to get ahead.
Creative slumps are best remedied by a change of working space and project type and by getting adequate rest. "Don't get me wrong, that is a feat in and of itself nowadays, but I think it's an extremely important foundation in order to foster creatives at every level because at the end of the day creating is a sport," says Sophie Kahn, co-founder of AUrate Jewelry.
Ancient woolly mammoths and Neanderthals shared similar genetic traits, according to a study done by researchers at Tel Aviv University. The scientists found three alleles -- genetic variants -- in both species that are linked to help survive in cold climates.
