How to have productive meetings A meeting should be a safe space to voice your ideas without judgment, writes Glenn Llopis. Be supportive of colleagues, and maintain an open mind. Forbes (3/5)Learn to say no when you're too busy Instead of bluntly saying no to your manager, offer a reason you can't take on another task, writes Abby Wolfe. "Not only does providing a reason make you easier to work with, but it also gives your manager a little bit more insight into what you're dealing with," she writes. The Muse (3/2)
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Making the Connection
Keep your LinkedIn profile up-to-date You shouldn't feel guilty about updating your LinkedIn profile with new projects and skills even when you're happy in your job, writes Michele Lando. Be transparent if you're concerned it will spark an issue with your manager, she writes. Glassdoor (3/5)
The Landscape
Research: Gender pay gap costs OECD nations $6T Closing the gender pay gap in Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development nations might increase GDP by $6 trillion, PwC research shows. Greater flexibility and shared parental leave are among ways countries can cut the gap and improve advancement opportunities for women, PwC says. Bloomberg (free registration) (3/4)
Instead of focusing on degrees or certificates, job seekers should be able to clearly describe how the skills they possess can help employers, writes business futurist and author Alexandra Levit. Candidates also should be ready to talk about how they've solved problems in the past and give specific examples, she advises in this commentary. Fast Company online (3/3)
Balancing Yourself
Branson: Don't forget to have fun at your job Keep it fun and be a team player, says Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group. "If you're not having fun, then it's probably time to call it quits and try something else," he says. CNBC (3/3)
