Best practices for getting hired during the pandemic To better navigate the new job market during the coronavirus pandemic, Kathryn Vasel has compiled tips for job seekers. After hearing back from a prospective employer, Vasel suggests applicants should be transparent about any job losses, be overly prepared for the video interview and don't be afraid to negotiate the offer. Full Story: CNN (5/7)
To perform your best while working from home, you need to improve both your work and home life, writes Rebecca Hewett. Performing a needs audit, planning out your day, focusing on your achievements and reaching out if you need assistance are key steps to having a successful remote work life, Hewett advises. Full Story: Forbes (5/8)
Hire Smart
Anonymous recruiter on effects of pandemic An anonymous agency recruiter, laid off during the pandemic, talks about the current state of recruitment, predicts a return to hiring in June and forecasts how the crisis could affect talent. Agencies will "probably find more people who are a bit more skilled and can do the job of two or three people," they say, "But that's not good for the agency because there's a lot of burnout." Full Story: Digiday (tiered subscription model) (5/6)
The global economic slowdown has triggered an employment disparity in the tech industry, with some big players, such as Apple, Microsoft and Facebook, posting thousands of job openings, while others initiate layoffs. The hiring outlook is particularly strong among companies specializing in cybersecurity, communications and artificial intelligence. Full Story: CNET (5/7)
How to keep female employees in the workforce Leaders can implement practices that address the barriers that prevent women from staying in the workforce by holding virtual meetings in which women have a voice and promoting inclusion in online interactions with colleagues, among other efforts, write Colleen Ammerman and Boris Groysberg of Harvard Business School. "A post-pandemic world will have winners and losers when it comes to female talent, and it's not by chance which team you'll find yourself on," they write. Full Story: Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (5/5)
Balancing Yourself
Survey: Employees care about mental health An Ernst & Young survey finds mental health has become increasingly important to all generations of employees, who often take days off for mental health, writes Wendy Edgar, EY's HR director for the Americas. "Leaders can encourage employees to take time for themselves to focus on their well-being and have an opportunity to recharge to prevent burnout," Edgar writes. Full Story: HRO Today (5/5)
The Water Cooler
Some pro sports are getting ready to resume While many sports leagues around the world have opened up facilities to allow teams to begin training, Germany's Bundesliga is expected to resume soccer games May 16. The games will be played in empty stadiums, which could influence the results because the absence of a crowd can make the visiting team a bit more comfortable, but research suggests it's the referees who are more influenced by raucous crowds, according to Alan Nevill, a professor in sport at England's Wolverhampton University. Full Story: ESPN/Bundesliga (5/7),Wired online (UK)/Refereeing (5/6)
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