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What is a job offer scam? How can you tell if a job posting is real or fake? What can happen if you fall for a fake job offer? Rising employment fraud in the US is costing job seekers $2 billion annually. To protect against scams, experts recommend thoroughly researching companies, insisting on in-person or video interviews, and not responding to requests for money. Keep reading to learn how employment scams happen and how to avoid them.
What’s it like having a career as a journalist at Complex News? Does Complex News have a healthy work environment? Shedding light on the operations at Complex News, Pierce Simpson explains show concepts at the company. It involves a joint creative effort, balancing the inputs of many parts of the organization. Continue reading for more on the life of a journalist at Complex News, according to the You Should Know Podcast.
What’s a good process for analyzing performance problems? What’s the best way to gather feedback? Analyzing performance problems requires feedback from yourself and from others. Sometimes it helps to set a specific time interval to check up on your progress. Here’s a tried and true method for thinking through and figuring out how to improve your performance.
How is AI reshaping the job market? What critical human kills will help workers and leaders thrive in the AI era—and how can you acquire them? AI is rapidly reshaping job markets, impacting roles across sectors while creating demand for an AI-savvy workforce. Human skills such as emotional intelligence and the ability to lead, navigate ethical considerations, and collaborate effectively with AI will become increasingly valuable in the AI era. Here’s why embracing AI and human skills will be necessary for the future workforce.
Are you rushing through life? What’s time affluence? According to Tal Ben-Shahar, being happier requires you to slow down. He introduces the concept of time affluence as a solution. Read more about time affluence’s impact on your lifestyle and overall mood.
Do your team members feel like you understand and care about where they’re coming from? Are they comfortable sharing their own ideas, or do they feel pressure to conform? In Leadershift, John C. Maxwell discusses simple but significant management changes you can make to help your team operate at its highest level. Maxwell writes that leaders must: 1) understand instead of command, and 2) encourage diversity instead of uniformity. Read more to learn how to get the best out of your team by putting Maxwell’s principles to work.
What does Gallup’s employee engagement report mean for employers? How can employees overcome obstacles to engagement? According to Gallup’s 2023 State of the Global Workplace report, the average global employee engagement score is 23%. Employee engagement is crucial because it translates to productivity, synergy, and creativity, which in turn lead to an organization’s success. Here’s why employees are disengaged and what it means for companies.
What’s your calling in life? Is there a job that would be fulfilling for you? Most of us will spend the majority of our lives working, and, according to Tal Ben-Shahar, work is essential for happiness. The challenge lies in finding or creating work that brings both pleasure and meaning. Discover how to find your calling in life.
Why are remote workers suffering from health issues? What are Dr. Andrew Huberman’s suggestions for improving remote work conditions? Working from home has become more normalized today than ever before, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In an episode of Huberman Lab, Dr. Andrew Huberman provides actionable advice for remote workers to maintain health and well-being. Read below for Huberman’s health tips for remote workers.
Are you tired of people who are disrespectful to you? Do you want to know how to deal with rude people? Not everyone is going to be nice to you in life. Unfortunately, you can’t always avoid rude people, as they may be your coworkers or family members. That’s why you need to be smart about how you handle them so they don’t get under your skin. Keep reading to learn how to deal with rude people the right way.