Which industries will grow in 2020? | 4 steps to lower stress in employee performance reviews | Instead of an exit interview, try a stay interview
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December 6, 2019
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Which industries will grow in 2020?
Healthcare and technology dominate the list of fastest-growing occupations, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics 2018-2028 projections report. However, sales, office administration, production and manufacturing jobs will decline.
Human Resource Executive (12/5) 
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Making the Connection
So a public speaker goes into a bar ...
Before your next presentation, run "the bar test" by asking how you would deliver this at a bar, what if you only had napkins to show graphics, and how would that change your presentation, says Nicole Kahn. This test makes sure the presentation's point is clear and will grab listeners' attention.
Inc. online (12/5) 
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Hire Smart
4 steps to lower stress in employee performance reviews
A well-structured performance review leaves employees feeling comfortable and as though they have some control over the situation. Here are four steps for achieving this result.
Entrepreneur online (11/26) 
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Instead of an exit interview, try a stay interview
Some businesses struggle holding onto talent in a hot job market, but a recent survey by Nonprofit HR shows a small percentage of businesses are using a stay interview to retain employees. These checkup interviews can make employees feel valued, let management learn about employee issues and ultimately reduce turnover.
The Business Journals (tiered subscription model) (12/6) 
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The Landscape
BetterMe CEO touts benefits of women's entrepreneur camp
Apple's Entrepreneur Camp -- an initiative launched this year to provide mentoring for women-led businesses -- offers free, inclusive training opportunities for female CEOs working with female developers. BetterMe CEO Victoria Repa, who participated in the program, says it provided her with inspiration that can only come from being surrounded by women leaders.
Fast Company online (12/2) 
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Balancing Yourself
Create an action plan to break bad habits
Whether in the workplace or other parts of life, breaking a bad habit can be hard, but Dr. Judson Brewer has steps to help. First map out your habit loops, then pay attention to the act and what made you start, and then give yourself an alternative reward such as being curious that can fill a craving in the moment.
Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (12/5) 
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The Water Cooler
New Zealand has a new famous American friend
New Zealand has a new famous American friend
(Christophe Simon/AFP via Getty Images)
Stephen Colbert recently spent time in New Zealand with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, as well as regular people, highlighting his adventures in an entire week of shows that appear to have inspired more Americans to look into visiting. Ardern is thrilled, saying, "He had a genuine love of New Zealand" and "it showcased our people really well, and just who we are."
The Associated Press (12/5) 
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