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The law of action, not attraction leads to success | Why it's OK to move your career to "the slow lane" | Family dynamics spill into the workplace

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November 10, 2021

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The law of action, not attraction leads to success Ideas don't manifest on their own, and it takes hard work to bring an idea to a successful outcome, says strategist Kathryn Porritt. "Frankly, success comes down much more to the laws of action rather than the laws of attraction," says Porritt, who also shares what it takes to bring a vision to life and how to become an icon in your field. Full Story: Philadelphia Style magazine online (11/8)

The impact of being passed over for promotions Employees who miss out on promotions year after year are in danger of sinking into disillusionment and lowered job commitment. In some cases, employees who aren't promoted are from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, which means addressing ingrained corporate culture issues is part of the solution. Full Story: BBC (11/9)

Why it's OK to move your career to "the slow lane" Citi divisional CEO Pam Habner sees her career as a highway where it's OK to slow down, such as when you have a family, as long as you don't exit. "Being a parent is a master class in not sweating the small stuff, allowing yourself to achieve all your goals without saying, "I have to step away from my career to be a good parent," Habner says. Full Story: The Cut (tiered subscription model) (11/8)

Family dynamics spill into the workplace

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This story isn't about the child-crashing-the-Zoom incidents that were all too common at the outset of the pandemic (or even pre-pandemic). This podcast and transcript are about the roles some people take on when they are in an office setting. The article poses the question: Are you the "workplace parent," the office "problem child," or your team's "golden child"? Full Story: Harvard Business Review (tiered subscription model) (11/8)

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How HR leaders are trying to keep employees from leaving Life sciences company Sanofi is trying to change its culture and give employees new skills and assignments as just one of many companies seeking to stem churn. "There is a war for talent and the pool we're trying to siphon from is really small, so now more than ever, HR has to have a tight, strong bond with the business and be agile in its thinking," says Clint Wallace, Sanofi senior vice president of HR. Full Story: Human Resource Executive (11/8), Bloomberg (11/9)

The Landscape

Why "gray-collar" employees deserve more attention

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"Gray-collar" employees whose jobs involve both technology and service will play a bigger role as companies struggle with staffing shortages, writes UKG's Cecile Alper-Leroux. Recognize these employees, help develop their skills and de-emphasize credentials during recruitment, Alper-Leroux writes. Full Story: Fast Company (tiered subscription model) (11/8)

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The Water Cooler

Pet pictures matched with famous art

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Google now gives users a way to match pet pictures to famous portraits with its new Pet Portraits feature. The mode works for dogs, cats, birds, fish and other companion animals, while matched artworks include photographs, sculptures and paintings. Full Story: 9to5Google (11/8)

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