A new report from executive search consultancy Russell Reynolds helps shed light on the current plight of corporate diversity professionals.
While the now robust business case for diversity has persuaded executive teams to install more diversity leaders and inclusion systems, there are real reasons to believe that their work will not have the impact their bosses and boards expect. READ MORE AT FORTUNE
Networking. For some it’s a pleasure, for others it’s a chore, but for the vast majority it’s a total waste of time.
That’s because far too many of us ignore the most important part — the follow-up.
In fact, according to relationship strategist Zvi Band, those initial networking events are a pointless exercise if you don’t see them as part of a longer, more strategic relationship building process. READ MORE AT CNBC
Target Corp has agreed to review its policies for screening job applicants and pay $3.74 million to settle a lawsuit claiming its use of criminal background checks kept thousands of blacks and Hispanics from obtaining employment.
The preliminary settlement filed on Thursday with the U.S. District Court in Manhattan requires a judge's approval. READ MORE AT YAHOO FINANCE
There comes a time in most of our lives when we find ourselves asking: am I truly happy in my career?
It's a valid question. And one way to make your working week better than your weekend is by turning your passion into your day job. READ MORE AT JOB
When it comes to moving to a new city, there are so many things to take into consideration, including employment. Unless you are moving for a job that you already have, it can be intimidating to apply for jobs in a new city. After all, you are not there already, and you can’t just go to an interview on a moment’s notice.
So, what you need to do is find ways to convince potential employers that you are the person they should hire. READ MORE AT ENTREPRENEUR
Searching for a new job can be daunting. With all the options available for nurses out there, even just the idea of getting a new nursing job can be overwhelming. If you are interested in finding a new job for whatever reason, it’s important to follow that instinct. So take a deep breath, and use the tips below to tackle the task.
1. Be patient.
It may take some time to find the right job. Make sure you know exactly what you’re looking for and don’t rush into anything. There is currently a nationwide nursing shortage, so take advantage of it. READ MORE AT DAILY NURSE
The unemployment rate for Hispanic and Latino Americans in June fell to 4.6 percent, their lowest recorded level since 1973. A hot job market has helped pull them off the unemployment rolls and into work. The category comprises people who identify ethnically as Hispanic or Latino and can include all races.
At the same time, the jobless rates for black and Asian Americans rose after reaching record lows in May. The rate for white Americans was flat.
The average length of unemployment fell to 21.2 weeks last month, the shortest span since March 2009. READ MORE AT WTOP
The podcast world is filled with some amazing, impressive entrepreneurs, business leaders, life coaches, and more . I thought I’d share with you some of my favorite podcasters, so you can get as motivated and moved as I am whenever I listen to them! READ MORE AT FORBES
While more high school graduates from all segments of the population are going to college, one in five will drop out before their second year, and that rate is higher among students whose families traditionally have not attended college, a group higher education needs to attract and keep, according to a detailed account from The Hechinger Report. READ MORE AT EDUCATION DRIVE
Three in five employees have experienced mental health issues in the past year because of work, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by charity Business in the Community. So what steps can be taken to improve wellbeing in the workplace?
Identify your triggers
Working out what triggers stress or poor mental health can help you anticipate problems and think of ways to solve them, says mental health charity Mind. READ MORE AT THE GUARDIAN
Going into business for yourself is exciting. Not having a boss, controlling your own schedule and taking control of your life is what most people want. Making the transition from corporate worker to the business owner is romantic until the first day you are sitting in your empty house with no one to call, no sales leads and in some cases you may not even have a website. The reality is that, while you have a great idea, you may not know exactly what you should be doing with your business to develop it into a sustainable business.
Over the years, I have had many coaches and I continue to learn from them. They can help you as well, ranging from support to make certain business decisions to help you gain certain partnerships. A coach can help guide you through your entrepreneur journey.
Having a coach is not a sign of weakness. In fact, it’s one of the smartest decisions you can make in your entrepreneurial career. I feel fortunate enough to have had this experience and am now in a position to return the favor to others that are just starting out. If you are interested in a coach, please contact me at michael.drayton@21kgroup.com.
Although the idea of networking has been around for a long time, the basic idea is as valid today as ever before. Whether you connect with people in person, over the phone or via cyberspace, you need to engage with leads, prospects and customers to stay fresh in their minds. READ MORE AT FORBES
When job hunting, you would typically apply for positions that are a step beyond the role you’re currently in, with more responsibilities, more complex tasks, or more leadership potential. In the interview, you would present yourself with as much experience as possible, showing the hiring manager that you are ready for this expanded role.
But sometimes, you find you have significantly more experience than the position requests. What do you do then? Chemical & Engineering News
Work-life balance is like a unicorn: no one knows whether it really exists, but vague hope persists. Balance is particularly difficult for entrepreneurs because we wear so many hats. More often than not, work-life balance is like a seesaw, with life on one end and work at the other. One side is always either up or down, and time spent in the middle is fleeting. The seesaw will never be completely balanced, but there are ways to maximize the time spent in the middle. These seven tips will give you a start. READ MORE AT FSTOPPERS
If you’re unfulfilled at work, you’re not alone—nearly half of all employed adults daydream about leaving their job on a monthly basis, according to a Harris Poll commissioned by my company, Hired. And what’s more daunting than staying at the wrong job? Finding the right one. READ MORE AT FORTUNE
Millennials get a bad reputation for wanting to have a fulfilling career. How dare we want to do something that makes us happy? I get it. This conversation often doesn’t take into account the privilege of focusing on what you want to do vs. what you need to do to pay the bills. But no one can argue that having a career that you are passionate about doesn't make a difference between an unbearably long day and a feeling of accomplishment in your life. READ MORE AT FORBES
When you look at studies that list the jobs that earn the most money, you often see the same professions jockeying for position in the rankings. Though many require different skill sets, they all tend to demand high levels of study, experience and inflexible qualifications.
That’s what’s shown in the latest wages report from LinkedIn, a massive professional networking and job search platform. According to its State of the Salary Report, which published August 30, the most lucrative jobs are those in business leadership and in the healthcare industry. READ MORE AT FORBES
Networking is all about people, building relationships, sharing relationships and being able to get more done in a shorter amount of time with people you trust.
Everyone wants to learn how to build more relationships and expand their network. But what about the things you can do to ruin a relationship and its chances of being fruitful without even knowing it?
Here are three ways to lose your network's trust:
1. Gossip about your network.
When I hear someone talking trash about someone in my network, I wonder what they say when I am not around. READ MORE AT BIZJOURNALS
When the sun is shining and many of your colleagues are away from the office, it might be tempting to tune out a bit from your job and start daydreaming about your when it’ll be your turn to turn on that OOO email message and turn off your phone. That would be a mistake, however.
In fact, summer is the best time to hatch plans to make your next career move. While it might not be the most obvious or desirable time to apply to jobs per se (i.e. nobody wants to have to decline a second round interview because they already made holiday plans), it’s a great time to plan your career moves and job search for four reasons... READ MORE AT FORBES
No matter what level job an employee works in, there often comes a time when he or she wants to seek out a new challenge, or expand on their area of expertise, and begins considering new employment opportunities.
"I firmly believe there is never a bad time to explore new job opportunities," said Cheryl Hyatt, CEO and partner of Hyatt-Fennell Executive Search. "I think that people need to continually keep an eye out for what's happening out there on the job market in their particular field." READ MORE AT THE BUSINESS JOURNALS
