Early May batch of links
Since the last batch of links went out, paying subscribers have read about how to pursue their inner ikigai and then read about my #1 tip for acing job interviews. This coming weekend, I’ll offer a few templates for upgrading your own outreach to people now and moving ahead. Here’s a set of recent links that showcase the three principles on which this newsletter launched: professional development, community building, and self care.
The Pros and Cons of Starting a Business With Your Spouse. I would imagine most people would not thrive in an environment like this one. In fact, for me, being married to someone whose work overlaps with my own not at all has been a benefit. We each admire the other for being an expert. I would be a worse spouse if I offered professional advice. Maybe it brings some couples together to work together, however it likely leads to some friction for many.
America will recover all jobs lost during Covid by this summer, Fitch says.
Sneakers, elastic pants: People alter office wear amid COVID. The office won’t look and feel the same, especially because so many people will have the chance to shake things up as they head in to new spaces with new people.
He said dress shirts are making a comeback as workers return to the office. But Brooks Brothers is adding a twist: a stretch version of its cotton-knit shirts with the comfort of a polo. It also is offering colorful jackets.
Surging prices force consumers to ask: Can I live without it?
The Best Questions to Ask (and Answer) in Performance Reviews. The advice here is great, but it’s not consistent with what most people’s experiences are with their managers when it comes to performance reviews. Earlier this week I sat down with someone who told me after her performance review next week she expects to begin to look for a new job because it’s expected that to be performative more than constructive.
When solo travel met the ‘Great Resignation’: Meet the workers who quit and hit the road.
U.S. Job Openings Rose Unexpectedly to Record 11.5 Million. People are continuing to quit their jobs at high levels: “Something dramatic will have to happen to change all of this soon.”
Hiring top startup talent on a budget during the Great Resignation.
How did the Great Resignation disrupt the future of work? This segment does a nice job putting everything in context, describing how the economic conditions set the stage for people working from home to realize that they could take their careers into their own hands.
The Rise of the 15-Minute Meeting. I agree that many people would be wise to rethink whether they require a full 30 minutes, especially if they’re pulling together more than one person. It should be pretty standard to end a meeting early rather than filling the time for the sake of it. I don’t know if I can squeeze all of my conversations I have into 15 minutes, but it’s a good thought exercise ahead of each meeting to determine whether you can for that one.
Why young women can't win in the workplace.
Every generation wants better work-life balance, Gen Zers are just more vocal about their needs.
“Gen Z workers expect proper compensation for the work they do, as well as a certain level of mutual respect from their employers. These may be the same things that other generations want as well, but I believe Gen Z are less willing to give them up for the sake of having a job, especially an entry-level job,” he says.
Work-life balance surpasses salary as top motivator for Canadian workers.
The Power of “Muting” Toxic Beauty Content On Social Media — 5 Women Share Their Stories. Setting boundaries for yourself and being in touch with yourself about social media consumption is something we weren’t prepared for when we adopted these platforms to fill time and to stay in touch with others. We should leave these platforms completely if we don’t find that we close them feeling better than when we arrived.