How to explain a short stay at your last job Job seekers who have spent only a short time at their latest position should be prepared to discuss the situation in an interview. Other strategies that help include sharing lessons learned. Full Story: CNBC (3/21)
Some people are "in charge" but don't deserve to call themselves leaders because they can't get anyone to willingly follow them, says retired Navy SEAL commander Rich Diviney. "The leadership attributes are empathy, selflessness, authenticity, decisiveness, and accountability," Diviney says. Full Story: McKinsey (3/22)
How to handle a tough crowd When addressing a potentially hostile audience, choose your message carefully, stay on point and respect people's opinions without letting the question-and-answer session get out of control, writes Jim Anderson. "If we can create a speech that will address their specific needs, then we will be able to deliver a speech that may turn a lion into a lamb," Anderson writes. Full Story: The Accidental Communicator (3/22)
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Microsoft and large banks are among companies loosening COVID-19 mandates and restrictions as they reemphasize offices, although some employees say they're uneasy about the return amid the threat of variants. "It's going to take quite some time until everybody feels that we're beyond this," says Chris Glennon, vice president of global real estate and workplace for Intuit, which is switching to a hybrid work model for US employees starting May 16. Full Story: The New York Times (3/18)
Workers continue to search for new jobs Forty-four percent of employees are looking for new jobs this year, according to Willis Towers Watson, a continuation of the Great Resignation. Nearly 20% of workers say they would take a new job for the same pay, indicating factors such as health benefits and the availability of flexible work arrangements could be driving decisions. Full Story: CNBC (3/22)
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From a culinary perspective, sprinkles are aesthetically pleasing, but can be a bit tricky to use creatively. For one, they tend to only exist in the sweet variety and their shelf lives are not as long as you'd expect. Culturally, though, sprinkles are having a moment. Society's increased interest in baking and the rise of food influencers on social media have resulted in sprinkles undergoing something of a cultural transformation -- from a seemingly juvenile afterthought to a symbol of pride and power. Full Story: TASTE (3/22)
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