How a successful entrepreneur overcame panic attacks Entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David says he suffered panic attacks before shifting his outlook to focus only on things he could control. He says he also re-examined his long-term goals and learned to live in the present. Entrepreneur online (7/19)Feedback can help you progress in your career If you want to secure a promotion, one of the best ways to ensure you continually improve is to listen to feedback from your co-workers. Don't be afraid to look like you don't know something simply because you solicit feedback, advises Christopher Myers. Glassdoor (7/19)
Do-it-yourself vs. Doing it right A highly-engaged workforce drives results and employee engagement programs are key to success. But most companies still lack on-the-ground programs for employee engagement and alignment. Learn how to leverage time and resources with a social recognition program in the whitepaper "Do-it-yourself vs. Doing it right".
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Making the Connection
The etiquette behind office hugs Hugs can be a good way to build connections at work, but they can also lead to awkward situations. People who aren't comfortable with hugs should be proactive in putting out their hands for handshakes, says business coach Kara Deringer. BBC (7/20)
Google has unveiled a hiring app that helps small and midsize businesses manage job candidates. Google Hire lets managers schedule interviews, chat with applicants and share feedback with recruiters, among other functions. Fortune (7/18),Workforce online (7/18)
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Companies reward employees with unconventional perks Perks such as monthly maid services, company gyms, monthly massages and Fridays where work ends by 3 p.m. are helping some companies improve their employees' quality of life. "We extend work into employees' lives, we have to start extending them a little bit of quid pro quo," said Neil Vaswani, CEO of benefits consulting firm Corestream. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (7/19)
