No matter how much talent an organization has, it will never reach its potential if led by an incompetent leader. It turns out incompetent leaders often share the same traits so researchers have developed a quiz to identify them. Full Story: Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (3/11),Deeper Signals (3/11)
How to prove yourself to your boss To get ahead, workers need to show their bosses that they're high potential employees for a better chance of being promoted. To get on your boss's radar, meet regularly, follow the example of leaders around you and promote your work, according to Gwen Moran. Full Story: Fast Company online (3/11)
How preparing for the interview can get you hired The job market added 273,000 jobs in February, so job seekers should be prepared for the interview process. Karthryn Vasel recommends candidates be prepared to explain why they're looking to leave their current position and have good questions ready for interviewers. Full Story: CNN (3/11)
A guide to remote work during the coronavirus outbreak With more companies instructing employees to work from home, employees who are new to remote work could use some tips. Stick to your usual schedule, designate a home office and make the most of your time are best practices for working from home, according to Mary Emily O'Hara. Full Story: Adweek (tiered subscription model) (3/10)
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Workers crave praise, not pizza Different perks motivate different people, but about 30% of workers prefer to be recognized -- 23% with personal recognition from a boss or colleague and 8% publicly, according to a recent Achievers survey. Hold off on the pizza party -- only 7% chose in-office perks as the top motivator. Full Story: Business 2 Community (3/11)
Balancing Yourself
How to create a productive home office Workplaces are crucial to the performance and effectiveness of employees, according to psychologist Sally Austin. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, remote work is on the rise so workers should make sure their home work space has enough privacy, ample lighting and furniture that promotes healthy posture. Full Story: Forbes (3/12)
A new app aimed at reducing food waste allows users to order leftovers from nearby establishments. The businesses see the Too Good To Go app as a way to sell food that might otherwise go to waste, while users score some cheap eats. Full Story: World Economic Forum (3/11)
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