Use these strategies to avoid a terrible boss Avoid working for a bad boss by checking out their social media references and asking them during an interview about their management style and feedback strategies, writes Brandi Neal. "Overall, don't ignore red flags during the hiring process that will likely be much more difficult to dismiss once you start working there," Neal writes. Full Story: Radical Candor blog (1/27)
Take these steps to build your confidence Confidence is an important attribute to have at work and in social situations. Here are 12 ways to boost your confidence, starting with recognizing what you have accomplished. Full Story: Entrepreneur (1/25)
5 tips prepare for a job interview in tech Technical.ly's Holly Quinn offers five tips for candidates to prepare for a job interview in the tech sector, including educate yourself about a company's culture and values, be prepared to highlight your soft skills and have some relevant questions ready to ask. Full Story: Technically (1/28)
The Landscape
Companies' compensation costs are rising An index that measures wages and benefits paid by employers rose 4% on a year-over-year basis in the fourth quarter. The index was up 1% on a quarterly basis, a smaller gain than in the third quarter. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (1/28),Bloomberg (1/28)
Will companies become more transparent about pay? Research suggests many workers don't think their employers divulge enough information about pay, although some cities and states are implementing transparency laws. Workers' desire for pay data is also related to wanting more information about the potential for career development. Full Story: CNBC (1/28)
POLL QUESTION: Is your company transparent about pay?
Experts: Deep breaths may increase stress According to scientists, taking repeated deep, heavy breaths contribute to hyperventilation and stress by activating the body's fight-or-flight response, potentially even causing chronic hyperventilation and trapping people in a stressful fight-or-flight loop. A better piece of advice is to take slow, deeper breaths that reduce the volume of air going into the lungs and helps to break the cycle of hyperventilation. Full Story: Psychology Today (1/26)
The Easyhome Huanggang Vertical Forest City Complex in Huanggang, in China's Hubei province, demonstrates a sustainable architecture approach that allows urban residents to experience nature while supporting a more sustainable environment. The vertical forest includes 404 trees, as well as shrubs and climbing plants, and could absorb as much as 24 tons of carbon dioxide annually while creating 12 tons of oxygen. Full Story: Wallpaper (1/27)
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