While LinkedIn is down 20% in recruiter use, Instagram is up 20%, according to Jobvite's 2020 Recruiter Nation report, so job searchers may want to pay attention to this social media platform. "Treat Instagram as a visual resume of your skills, experiences, strengths, and interests," says Monster.com career expert Vicki Salemi. Full Story: Fast Company online (12/1)
Why the written word is key for remote workers Remote work demands that we improve our skills at asynchronous written communication by creating handbooks and other guides that enable collaboration at a distance, writes Stripe executive Juan Pablo Buritica. "Poor management of abundant information can impact a workplace in the same way as a lack of information," he writes. Full Story: Increment (11/2020)
Do cybersecurity jobs ask too much for too little pay? Companies need to hire 89% more cybersecurity professionals to meet security requirements, according to the International Information System Security Certification Consortium. A mismatch often exists between excessive expected qualifications for a job and what is often an entry-level salary offer. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (11/30)
The Landscape
Understanding the tax rules for remote work With many people working from home, both entrepreneurs and employees need to understand the tax rules that apply to them. This article describes the home office deduction as well as potential tax issues for clients who are working in different states from where their employers' offices are located. A recent AICPA survey suggests that many adults may be unaware of the tax implications of their remote work. Full Story: Next Avenue (11/23)
Women are ditching blazers and pencil skirts for joggers, cardigans and other cozy items as work wear shifts after eight months of working from home. Professional women no longer need to dress for their clients but as the novelty of working in pajamas wears off and they are moving into a middle ground called workleisure, which combines comfort with polish. Full Story: The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (12/1)
Moon Mark has forged a partnership with Lunar Outpost to send race cars, designed and piloted remotely by high school students, to the moon in 2021. "This is a way to get the young generation involved in discovering new technology, and stretching their minds in a way that's never been done before in history," said McLaren P1 designer Frank Stephenson, who is involved in the project. Full Story: New Atlas (11/29)
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