It's beneficial to daydream at work, says expert Too much focus can actually be harmful and damage productivity, explains author Srini Pillay. Instead, he recommends daydreaming during low-key activities or focusing distractions on things that are better choices, such as doodling, rather than aimlessly browsing through social media. Fast Company online (11/8)Be a straight shooter to get honest and helpful feedback Get more feedback by asking for the truth and being specific in your request, rather than asking a generic question, Karin Hurt and David Dye write. Show gratitude and respond constructively to build trust between your boss and co-workers giving you responses to your work. Let's Grow Leaders (11/8)
Tips to nurture a growing network Maintain your network by periodically sending emails or a newsletter to inform others of what you're working on. Additionally, it's important to have one-on-one meetups with important connections and to express gratitude to your network, such as by sending a handwritten thank-you note. Fast Company online (11/8)
The soon-to-be Democrat-controlled House could have an impact on legislation involving the federal minimum wage, paid leave and labor unions, according to the Society for Human Resource Management. Democrats will have more oversight of workplace laws and the ability to challenge Republican proposals, says Lisa Horn, vice president for congressional affairs at SHRM. Society for Human Resource Management online (tiered subscription model) (11/7)
Plan ahead to develop a good work-life rhythm Follow a work-life rhythm to avoid burning out, which means looking ahead at your schedule to plan accordingly, whether you need to gear up for a busy time of year or to take a vacation when work is slow. Flexibility is an important part of having work and life coexist, William Vanderbloemen writes. ThoughtLeaders (11/5)
The newest update to Facebook Messenger included a section that indicated users will soon be able to "unsend" messages within 10 minutes of originally sending them. This window of being able to delete a sent message is far shorter than Facebook's other messaging service, WhatsApp, which allows up to an hour. The Verge (11/7)
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