US Department of Labor statistics show that initial unemployment claims stood at 260,000 for the week ending Jan. 22. The figure is 30,000 lower than the revised total for the previous week.
A Foundation for Success in Construction While the outlook for the construction industry is strong, it's not enough to guarantee success. Join us on Feb. 9 as we discuss a new approach to strategy and leadership for 2022, based on decades of experience with leaders in the industry.
Workers at an Amazon warehouse in New York City have collected enough signatures to hold a vote on whether to form a union to negotiate with the company, the National Labor Relations Board said. The date for the election will be set after a Feb. 16 court hearing that will address issues such as which workers would be represented by the union.
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Forty-seven percent of US workers think higher insurance rates are a good idea for unvaccinated colleagues, an increase from 41% in August 2020, according to a survey by Eagle Hill Consulting. Baby boomers were the most in favor at 53%, while Generation Z were the least at 33%.
Jason Wright, president of the Washington Football Team, says he "realized the idea of meritocracy was bunk" after being cut nine times from NFL teams, so he advanced by telling the story of his unique skills. "Everybody's gifted and everybody's strong, so beyond that, it's the ability to tell your story in a way that helps others believe in and understand your value," Wright says.
Time blocking, a time-management technique in which tasks are planned for a specific time frame, is trending on TikTok, and it can help adults and teenagers feel more in control and provide predictability in an unpredictable time, says licensed clinical social worker Jason Drake. "Once we're able to plan and be proactive in our planning for those 'To-Do List' items, it lowers stress and decreases anxiety," Drake says.
These are just some of the books in my library that I have read for professional development. I also listen to podcasts and found a cool one recently on HR, Good Morning, HR with Mike Coffey. I’m halfway through the one on second chance hiring. Fascinating!
We bring you five more resources today in our top Leadership & Development story. Have you read any of these? What’s in your professional library? Let me know. I'll be sharing some of your suggestions in future issues of SmartBrief on Workforce.
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