US economy gained 227,000 jobs last month US employers added 227,000 jobs last month, and the unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.8%, government data show. Average hourly earnings, meanwhile, climbed 3 cents. CNBC (2/3)
Develop a special skill that distinguishes you from colleagues, perhaps relating to relationship management or proficiency with specific software, writes Heather Yamada-Hosley. The ability to analyze data is another skill to keep in your back pocket. Lifehacker (1/30)
Leadership & Development
New Navy training path focuses on character Revised training paths for Navy officers and enlisted leaders aim to bolster the branch's competitive edge by strengthening its leadership, says Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson. Training programs include job training, schooling and self-guided learning, with the goal of developing flexible leaders as cybersecurity and space initiatives become a greater focus. FederalNewsRadio.com (1/30)
The Women's National Team Players Association is making progress in contract negotiations with US Soccer after changing counsel and establishing a more positive tone. The team filed a complaint last year with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regarding pay disparity with the men's team and has been without a contract since Dec. 31. The Charlotte Observer (N.C.) (2/3)
The HR Leader
Put office romance policies in writing HR should watch out for romantic relationships in the workplace, with written policies even if formal relationship agreements aren't required, experts say. Discourage relationships between supervisors and subordinates, however, "because they can disrupt the office, harm teamwork and lower morale," says Rosemary Haefner, CareerBuilder's chief HR officer. Bloomberg BNA (free content) (1/30)
Workplace Chatter
Checking your email all night can hurt your health If you're constantly connected to work tasks via your electronic devices, you could be negatively affecting your health. The Association for Psychological Science reports that a German study found a link between those who check email after work hours and those who have experienced stress leading to physical ailments. Inc. online (free registration) (2/1)
Sooner or later I'm going to die, but I'm not going to retire.
