Stretch assignments can help employees develop new skills and give them important experience, but they need capacity and resources to succeed without burning out, writes Julie Winkle Giulioni. "Your support acts as an insurance policy that the rubber band won't snap or break because you are monitoring the process, offering guidance, addressing obstacles and suggesting adjustments," she writes.
The pandemic has emphasized leadership qualities like empathy, flexibility, collaboration and an emphasis on mental health, writes Erin Joy. "To bring organizations into the future, the next leaders have to create an environment where team members feel comfortable presenting innovative ideas, being vulnerable and taking chances," she writes.
Networking at your company isn't just about talking to people in the C-Suite but cultivating relationships closer to your current level. The goal is to be top-of-mind for new projects or promotions, and don't be reluctant to reach out to HR or others to make some introductions.
The mute button has been both a blessing and a curse during work calls this year -- it can block out barking dogs but can also lead to multitasking during a meeting. "One of the hardest things with muting is that you have taken away one of the key components to being able to catch other people's emotions, which bring that group emotion, which make people feel like they are together," says Sigal Barsade, a management professor at University of Pennsylvania.
The number of initial claims for unemployment fell by 42,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 712,000, according to the Labor Department. The figure is the lowest since November.
A resolution initiated by Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., and Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., would designate March 8 to 14 as Women of the Aviation Workforce Week, help to increase opportunities for women in aviation and other STEM fields and recognize pioneers in the industry. "Women make up half of the workforce in America, yet still only hold a small fraction of the jobs in aviation industries," said Rosen.
