By now, you will have encountered the new buzzword, Quiet Quitting. But if the concept resonates with you because you consider it a way of “getting back” at your employer – hold on for a moment. You will end up hurting yourself more than you will ever hurt your organization. A better alternative is to …
You’ve heard it before: The skills that matter most in a world where intelligent machines take over routine tasks are soft skills, including emotional intelligence. Robots still have a long way to go until they can be empathetic team players. And as workplaces become more ethnically, culturally and linguistically diverse, self-awareness, empathy and the ability …
Unless you’ve been sequestered away in a fallout shelter for the past month or two, you’ve probably heard of “quiet quitting.” If you’re unfamiliar: Quiet quitting is a broad term used to describe the act of doing the absolute minimum at your job. Or, at least, not going above and beyond. Basically, talented people feel …
Doing Good Better (2015) is a guide to making the largest positive impact possible through charitable donations. In examining many of the popular misconceptions about effective giving, this book gives you all the tools you need to truly make a difference.
Just because local reporters are undervalued by huge media conglomerates doesn’t mean there isn’t a vibrant market for their work. The first question comes from Peter Osborne If you were a displaced editor/reporter frustrated at the deterioration or disappearance of local journalism in your community, what steps would you take to try to duplicate what’s …
Have you gone to numerous interviews but still received no callback? It could be a telltale sign that you did not get the job. If that is the case, you need to do better in your upcoming interviews. 40% of interviewers fail applicants who do not exude confidence. A lot struggle in this aspect, especially …
Changing jobs per se is not a bad thing. It might be a necessary move for others to improve their current situation. Employment trends show that people change jobs more often than many would think. According to a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report, Americans switch jobs every 4.2 years. This pattern is most prominent …
Fiverr may be the most popular freelance marketplace today, but it has its fair share of pros and cons. Unfortunately, many think that its disadvantages outweigh the advantages that the freelance platform can offer. According to research, the Fiverr market stunts the growth of low to mid-tier freelancers. The growing competition forces top-tier freelancers to …
A cover letter summarizes your details and professional background. Since it sets the basis for the first impression that a potential employer would have on you, make it count. Write a cover letter with a reasonable length. It should have a strong start, a compelling body, and, most critically, a lasting final paragraph. Never underestimate …
Through the ages, people have relied on the philosophy of Stoicism to craft their daily lives, conquer their difficulties and make consequential decisions. Yet if reading the translations of 2,000-year-old texts sounds daunting, this week’s reading recommendation explains the practical applications of Stoic philosophy in lively, clear prose. We all face adversity, but what if …