Research: Founders often shunned from job opportunities | Flexibility key for Linkedin job searching | Why you should think outside the box when hiring
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Research: Founders often shunned from job opportunities Yale University research shows that founders are less likely to be called in for job interviews, writes Adi Gaskell. "[T]he answer seemed to be in the fear that entrepreneurs would inevitably gravitate back towards entrepreneurship and leave after a short time," Gaskell writes, citing the study. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (9/22)
Why it's okay to quit Quitting is necessary when it comes to succeeding, writes Annie Duke in her book Quit, as winners are great at "picking the right thing to stick to and quitting the rest." Winners actually quit a lot, "that's how they win," Duke writes. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (9/29)
Flexibility key for Linkedin job searching Linkedin creators suggest job seekers those navigating the job market steel themselves up against rejection and try to make a rapport with hiring personnel via cold messaging. They also suggest developing an array of skills to make yourself as marketable as possible. Full Story: CNBC (9/27)
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Why you should think outside the box when hiring The pandemic has created new constraints with hiring, writes Base Beauty Creative Agency founder Jodi Katz, which means being more receptive with hiring someone outside of your industry. "I encourage my fellow business owners to keep an open mind and take a chance on someone outside of your industry," Katz writes. Full Story: C-Suite Quarterly (Los Angeles) (9/2022)
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Opinion: Asynchronous work is empowering the workforce Adam Dover with Sony Professional Displays & Solutions believes the asynchronous working model necessitated by the pandemic is empowering the workforce. "Early indications are that businesses using asynchronous workflows see an increase in employee morale and engagement because they are more mindful of peoples' time and are seen to encourage a healthier lifestyle," says Dover. Full Story: Installation (9/30)
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New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge's 61st home run of the season was a rocket into the left-field stands at Rogers Centre in Toronto that eluded fans in the front row and dropped to the Blue Jays' bullpen below. The person who came tantalizingly close to snagging the home run ball that tied the American League and Yankee record for most home runs in a single season, as well as a potentially hefty payout for it? Frankie Lasagna. Seriously. The Toronto resident and Blue Jays fan, who owns a restaurant in the city (seriously), appeared visibly flustered after missing the ball, which nicked his glove before ricocheting off a retaining wall into the bullpen. "I was like, 'Oh my God, I almost had it,' " Lasagna said. Blue Jays bullpen coach Matt Buschmann secured the ball and later handed it over to a Yankees relief pitcher for safekeeping. Better luck next time, Frankie Lasagna. Full Story: The Star-Ledger (Newark, N.J.) (9/29),MarketWatch (tiered subscription model) (9/29),Yahoo/The Canadian Press (9/29)
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