The biotech and medical device industry is flourishing and certifications are out there to help land a job. Life Science Washington has launched a campaign to attract workers to the industry, and "the demand for talent is greater than it's ever been," says CEO Leslie Alexandre.
An Applicant Tracking System uses bots to sort resumes into piles, and adding keywords can move your resume to the right pile. Career counselor Robin Ryan explains how ATS works and ways to tailor your resume to it.
Help ease employees' stress related to online meetings by using anonymous polls, creating small virtual breakout rooms and taking time later to talk to participants who were quiet, write Amy C. Edmondson and Gene Daley. "Building psychological safety in virtual teams takes effort and strategy that pays off in engagement, collegiality, productive dissent, and idea generation," they write.
To ensure your network can handle family members using it for work and school at the same time, place your router in a central location and set it up for both 2.4 and 5 GHz channels. If you're still experiencing lag, it may be time for another internet service provider or an upgraded router.
If you have been working remotely in a different state, there could be tax implications to consider. Here are answers to several questions about the potential impact.
Large employers anticipate a 5.3% increase in health benefit costs next year, with total costs reaching an average of $15,500 per employee, according to an annual survey from Business Group on Health. Nearly all survey respondents expect to cover telehealth, including for mental health and well-being, and many are providing manager training on mental health issues and conducting anti-stigma campaigns.
US consumer confidence fell in August to its lowest level in more than six years as Americans became concerned again about the labor market and incomes. This is the second consecutive monthly decline in consumer confidence reported by the Conference Board.
It's a pretty big deal to make a hole-in-one golf shot at any age. This little boy did it at 4 years old, wearing Crocs. Since it's customary for the golfer to celebrate their hole-in-one by buying everyone drinks, I'm guessing the course had a run on festive juice pouches that day.
