Empathy will make you a better manager Empathy is undervalued as a managerial skill because its ROI is difficult to measure, and demonstrating empathy is often difficult in a busy workplace, Victor Lipman writes. Research suggests empathy in the workplace is closely correlated with skills such as decision-making and engaging employees. Forbes (2/24)Career progression starts with action
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Become more proactive by thinking through your career goals and using phrases such as "I can" and "here's how," writes career coach Christie Mims. Consult with a colleague, but try not to overthink your decisions, she writes. The Muse (2/20)
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Making the Connection
Keep your LinkedIn profile simple Your LinkedIn profile should only list skills specifically related to the job you have or one you're trying to get, Martin Yate writes. Job posts are a great source for identifying key skills to list on your resume. Fast Company online (2/22)
The Landscape
Survey: 54% of workers find administrative processes faulty Corporations struggle to maintain efficient administrative processes, with 57% of workers citing issues with performance reviews and 53% citing issues with promotions, according to research from Nintex. Of 1,000 full-time workers surveyed, 28% see problems with submitting expenses and 25% say sick days are not handled properly. MarketingProfs (2/22)
Your Next Challenge
How to make a good impression at your interview Many employers know within five minutes of meeting a candidate whether the person is a good fit for the position, finds a survey by CareerBuilder. Increase your chances of a making a good impression by making an effort to engage in small talk and staying off your phone. CNNMoney (2/22)
Trolley driver accused of paying $2K to be attacked at work A Massachusetts trolley driver paid a man $2,000 to wear a Halloween mask and attack him at work so he could receive workers' compensation and disability insurance, authorities say. After the attack, police found fingerprints on a plastic pumpkin carried by the man, who said trolley driver Thomas Lucey had paid him to conduct the attack. U.S. News & World Report/The Associated Press (2/22)
An attitude is almost like a muscle. You can choose to have a good one, find ways to exercise it, and make it grow.