Office seating can change your life, and one company is doing something about it

Office seating can change yur life, and one company is doing something about itOffice seating can change your life, and one company is doing something about itOne of the quietly fraught aspects of both modern offices and high school lunchrooms is this where will you sit?Studies show that office seat mates affect every employees mood, productivity and even health. From loud talkers to constantly-sick viral incubators to the office komiker and beloved work spouse, proximity through seating is a quiet key for office morale.One startup is going the extra mile elend to mess it up. Mobile payments startup Squareis making the art of office seating arrangements a full-time job. Dubbed a Capacity Coordinator in the job posting, this position is equal parts project manager, data analyst, and relationship builder.Not only will the new Capacity Coordinatorbe handling where new hires sit and moving teams, he or she will also be working on cross-functional seating projectsand maintaining office fu rniture,among other things. Weve reached out to Square for comment.A manager dedicated to seating plans at the office isnt necessarily far-fetched. In fact, itfits into a larger conversation abouthow much nearby colleagues - well as the layout ofthe space- can impact employees productivity.Emotional contagion and the personality matchGetting the right fit between personalities at work almost requires its own technology. When trying to get your work done, youprobably pick up on the vibes of the person sitting next to you.A 2002 study published inAdministrative Science Quarterly found thatpeople do not live on emotional islands but, rather, that group members experience moods at work, these moods ripple out and, in the process, influence not only other group members emotions but their group dynamics and individual cognitions, attitudes, and behaviors as well.How workers feel canmake waves on your team, and influence how others feel and work together. The 2002 study calls a person or group impacting the feelings or actions of others emotional contagion.The most surprising part scientific studies have shown there is a financial and organizational benefit from well-arranged seating at work.Cornerstone OnDemand and Harvard Business School partnered up on research that determined the ideal seating arrangement, based on workers productivity levels.The study matchedproductive workers (very productive but lack in quality) and quality workers (produce superior quality but lack in productivity) together. It said that generalists (average in quality and productivity) should be matched separately, and thatsymbiotic relationships are created from pairing those with opposite strengths.According to the findings, placing the right type of workers in close proximity to each other has been shown to generate up to a 15% increase in organizational performance. For an organization of 2,000 workers, strategic seating planning could add an estimated $1 million per annum to profit, t he study said. There might just be a formula for this after all.Open office backlashWorkspace layout matters because open offices dont always make for greater productivity, despite their popularity.An anonymous survey of mora than 1,000 peopleby enterprise software strategist William Belk found that 58% of high-performance employees need more private spaces for problem solving, and 54% of them think their office space is too distracting,according to a post on Medium.These workerswere defined as those working on the hardest problems.According to Belk, these percentages point to four conclusions distractions are bad for these workers productivity, poor productivity hurts our products and time-to-market, offices are too open overall, and that employers need to listen to the needs of high-performance employees.Forbes reported that about 70% of U.S. offices have some type of open floor plan,as found by theInternational Facility Management Association.But research says that our productivi ty goes down by 15%, were two times as likely to get sick and that its hard to focus in open offices, according to the BBC. Open offices are also stressful for introverts, who feel a need to limit their exposure to othersin order to be more creative.Thats why many startups have a variety of areas in which to work, including pods, quiet rooms, and other escape spaces. Lunchrooms, cafes and other food spaces make it less likely that people will eat at their desks, distracting colleagues with smells and chewing sounds. (Yes, some people are naturally sensitive to loud chewing.)Some organizations like marketing company Groove have started to make things easier for employees to work privately.People have different needs throughout their day - times they want to collaborate and times where they just need to think by themselves, Groove CEOEthan Giffin told The Huffington Post.The companys new office (as of a few years ago) was built with a library featuring an unspoken no-talking rule and other places to work that were smaller and more private,according to The Huffington Post.We look forward to the popularization of a personality-matched office that welcomes both extroverts and introverts - and has plenty of nap pods, besides.

4 Ways to Be More Concise in Your Job Search

4 Ways to Be mora Concise in Your Job Search4 Ways to Be More Concise in Your Job SearchIts a skill some people possess and others have to work toward, and its important to be aware of no matter which category you belong to the ability to be succinct. Some people are stream-of-consciousness talkers and writers, while others are briefsometimes too brief,so that the main idea is not conveyed. Some people are a kreuzung clear and concise talkersbut long-winded writers, or vice versa.There are ways to train yourself to get to the point quicker verbally and in writing, which can help you through the job search process and in your career.Job Search. There is so much immediately accessible information available now that its hard to cut through the clutter. Its difficult to know which job search resources are worthwhile. Almost no one has the time to sift through all that data and figure out whats useful and whats not. How can you work mora efficiently when searching for the right job? Set up free job alerts on several sites that will email you relevant postings at your specified frequency. You can do this on HotJobAlerts, Monsterand CareerBuilder, among many others. HotJobAlerts aggregates jobs from many different sites so that you can catch postings from some of the larger job search sites. Dont rely exclusively on the Internet for your search. Get out and meet people socially and professionally. There are postings you will never see online and jobs you will never know about until you start meeting people.Rsum. More is not better. Quality wins over quantity. This applies here as well as in your cover letters. A one-page rsum does not mean you have less worthy experience than someone with two pages. It usually is a positive sign to have fewer pages, because it tells hiring managers you can write concisely and apply what is relevant from your background to the job youre applying to. Hiring managers will look less favorably at a rolle with a lengthy rsum that include s unnecessary information. They want to know immediately that you can sift through a massive amount of data to highlight only the important accomplishments and value you bring to the organization. It makes sense Youll likely be required to do the same in your job, no matter what field youre in. Of course there are exceptions. In CVs for academic and medical fields, you are expected to include more information about your work as well as your publications. It can also benefit you to include more details of your work history when applying to federal government jobs. Cover Letter. Brevity does not mean ignoring the cover letter. It is totenstill very important, and it is not a retelling of your rsum. If the hiring manager likes your rsum, hell read your cover letter. However, this doesnt mean it shouldnt be succinct. Rarely should a cover letter go past one page, unless youre in a more academic field and have the background to warrant it. A way to instantly attract someone to read y our cover letter is to use bullets in part of the letter to showcase the accomplishments and qualities you offer. You should write the letter thinking, what do they want to know? Employers want to know how you can solve their potential problems and be a good fit for their team.Based on conversations youve had and the job description, who do you think they want as anemployee? Address the value you bring to the company and job. Interviewing. An interviewer, or even a person you just met at a networking event, is nottypicallyinterested in your whole life story. This person wants to know, how can you help me/our company? Not every answer you give will be along those lines, but try to remember that during the interview. Youll want to make sure that based on your answers, the interviewer has a good grasp of how you can help the firm. As you answer questions during an interview, try to use one or two specific examples to demonstrate a personal quality or situation theyve asked about. You dont need to include every detail. Theyre most interested in the task you had, the action you took and the result. And as you speak, try to leave space. Just as your rsum and cover letter should have some white space and reasonably sized margins, so too should your speech. Practice taking pauses at the end of a statement or idea as you prepare for an interview. It gives you a chance to think (and breathe) and your interviewer a chance to process the information youve shared. The key in all these aspects of the job search process is to practice. The more you search, the more you write and the more you talk to other professionals, the better youll get at creating space and being brief. These are skills that extend beyond the job search and will help you tremendously at work as well. The best researchers know how to cull the right data the best presenters know how to get to the point and pause during speeches and the best communicators know how to convey a message clearly and concis ely in fewer words. Its all in a days work. Marcelle Yeageris the president ofCareer Valet, which delivers personalized career navigation services. Her goal is to enable people to recognize skills and job possibilities they didnt know they had to make a career change or progress in their current career. She worked for more than 10 years as a strategic communications consultant, including four years overseas. Marcelle holds an MBA from the University of Maryland.

How I Handled a Co-workers Public Scandal - The Muse

How I Handled a Co-workers Public Scandal - The MuseHow I Handled a Co-workers Public ScandalThe storm began to swirl the day we returned from winter vacation. The head of the language arts department at the school wzu siche I teach failed to come in for work. Her unexplained absence sent the administration scrambling. They called her phone with no results. They couldnt locate her at area hospitals. She welches in the wind.By early afternoon, thanks to the local news, the entire faculty knew what had happened. Shed been booked into jail. The charges? Eventually theyd boil down to six felony counts for having sexual relations with a student over a long period of time, to which shed plead leid guilty. The details would grow more sordid in the coming weeks. To say that I was stunned would be an understatement. I worked with her for seven years. We werent close, but we were respectful and cordial. And while she always had teens hanging out in her room during lunch and after school, I shr ugged. I had kids around all the time, too.However, I felt like kicking myself. Id seen this particular student exiting my former colleagues car on two different occasions. Its against the rules to drive students anywhere. But Id been informed, when I was going to report it that the administration already knew and was speaking with her about it. I was also furious. How could she distributionspolitik all of us in this vulnerable position?Throughout the rest of the day, the story gained traction. Media crews were perched outside the school like crows, hoping to catch students, parents, and teachers on camera during dismissal. That evening, I was unpleasantly surprised to see two of my own students on the news. One of them had never even taken a class with her. Thats the moment that I made some decisions. Twice before in my life, peers have committed shocking crimes both are now in prison (one for life). I learned from them that a situation like this doesnt go away overnight. Any new d evelopments and, if it gets that far, a trial, can reignite media coverage, re-spark watercooler gossip, and fan fallout. No matter what job youre working in, when a colleague is accused of a crime, the alleged offense can become a rain cloud that pours down on the entire business and everyone associated with it. Its not fair, but thats reality.If you find yourself in that situation, I know from experience that its imperative to gird yourself and guard those you care about. So protecting myself, my record, my students- and because I was in a position of responsibility, my entire department- became a priority. The next day, I gave all my classes a brief lecture on manipulations of the media and the infinite length of the internets memory. The first rule of thumb, I told them, is not to give interviews to media. Your quote will be pulled out for online news stories, where your name will be forever connected to misconduct- sometimes without the nuance or context you intended. I never h ad her as a teacher but she was always so nice to me when I passed her in the hallway can be truncated into She was always so nice to me. I asked them Which one is more insinuating? Before long, I began to see people I knew posting articles about the incident on social media, along with their horrified, snarky, and sometimes smug comments. My sympathies lay entirely with the victim. Still, I couldnt help but want to defend my workplace. But I refrained. Any argument I engaged in would be unwinnable. And given the nature of the supposed transgressions, I absolutely did not want my views to be misconstrued, especially not in a public forum. Even in personal communications, I was circumspect, because this is no longer a world where we can expect privacy. As my boss found that out the hard way when he sent a contentious email to a parent, assume everything will leak.Whether or not someone chooses to remain friends with a colleague whos been accused of a crime is a personal decision, of course, and also depends on the nature of the misdeed. Not all co-workers whove erred will be immediately fired. Not all will be arrested and booked in jail. Some will need your support. I find empathy to be a standout trait. It doesnt cost you anything but time or labor to listen, to help someone move to a less expensive apartment, or even to take care of pets while someones dealing with the justice system. Still, theres a line. Id be wary about lending anyone money for bail or legal fees, especially someone whos no longer employed. Dont volunteer or agree to be a character witness for the defense. Dont offer a room in your home you might find that theyll never leave. In my case, my boss specifically warned all of us in a faculty meeting We were to have no contact with the accused teacher. If we did and he found out, wed be fired. In the end, I only paid real attention to two things court dates, which helped predict when we might expect another onslaught of negative attention, and my performance at work. It was difficult but imperative to continue a regular routine for me and for my students, especially those who felt betrayed by this woman. I allowed them a few minutes each day to express themselves, but eventually wed get down to business. I also continued my regular administrative duties and kept up with my professional development. Still, I prepared myself for another future as well. When an organization is continually discolored by one persons scandal, the reality is that it might not recover. So I updated my resume. I consulted job listings. I sent out inquiries. All the while, my colleagues and I carried on with our jobs, doing our utmost to ensure we were still following through on the mission that had attracted us there in the first place. I probably wont have to put my exit strategy in motion. But as I see crises unfold at different types of organizations every week, it reminds me that no matter what industry youre in, disaster can strike at any tim e, for any reason. If you love your job or your company, its both painful and enraging to watch from the inside as one unfolds. But theres also opportunity during times of calamity. If you dont allow your work ethic to flag and continue to offer your best to the people you work with, your efforts will be appreciated and could become watershed moments in your career. In the end, how a colleagues scandal affects you really depends on you.

Essential Sales Skills for Professionals

Essential Sales Skills for ProfessionalsEssential Sales Skills for ProfessionalsThere are a lot of different ways to approach sales, but they all tend to rely on the same sets of skills. Note that these are skills, not talents talents are inborn, but skills are learned and practiced. Anyone can learn to be an effective salesperson, and good salespeople can become great ones by honing the following sales skills. Maintaining Self-Confidence This is the most important skill a salesperson can cultivate. Why? Because all the other skills are based on persistence. If you have every other sales skill listed below, but you give up at the first hint of a no, then youll never have a chance to use those skills. The first time you speak to a prospect, they might not want to talk to you because theyre having a schwimmbad day... but if you call back a week later, theyll be eager to buy. Self-confidence doesnt end with persistence if you believe in yourself and your product, your prospects will b e inclined to believe as well. Self-confidence will also incline you towards a mora assertive closing approach, which is vital to your selling success. Good Listening Most salespeople are natural talkers. Unfortunately, even a great speaker will only get so far without a little listening. Taking the time to ask your prospect questions and listen to the answers shows respect for them, and gives you a clearer idea of what they want. So how can you tell if youre doing enough listening? The next time you cold call a prospect, ask an open-ended question and then hit the mute button and leave yourself muted for at least a minute (or until you are sure the prospect is finished). By forcing yourself to be quiet, you will notice right away how strong your urge is to jump in and say something before the prospect has stopped talking. Persuasiveness Emotion plays a major role in sales. Theres an old saying that features tell, benefits sell. Features are the facts about your product or serv ice benefits are their emotional connotations. For example, a 0% interest rate on a credit card is a feature... being able to save money while buying the things you need is a benefit Persuasiveness is the skill that allows you to convey these emotions to the customer. If you can make your prospect feel how great it will be to own your product and how much their life will be improved when they have it, you can sell it to them. Building Strong Relationships This sales skill is just as important to a salespersons business life as it is to their personal life. Building and maintaining healthy relationships is the key to developing a strong network. And networking will allow you to reach far, far more prospects than you could manage on your own. Remember the theory of Six Degrees of Separation? It implies that were all connected to each other somehow, through our social networks and indirect linkages between friends, colleagues, and acquaintances. Lets say youre trying to reach the d ecision maker at a major company, but you dont know anyone who works there. A call or two to your network contacts yields someone who knows someone who works for your target armed with that persons name and direct phone number, you now have access to the prospect. Self-Motivating Even the best salesperson is always undergoing a work in progress to improve and get better. You can always find a way to develop your skills, work on your pitch, and learn more about the products and services you sell. But the drive to constantly improve yourself has to come from within. Your manager might direct you to make some changes if your sales start to plummet, but if you are constantly working to become a better salesperson, you can start working on the issue before it affects your numbers.

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Life At Paylocity

Life At Paylocity Learn more about what its like to work at Paylocity with a sneak peek into their Meridian officeIf youre interested in joining their team, then click here to see all available opportunities at Paylocity and dont forget to press Follow to receive custom job matches, event invitations and more One of the biggest challenges in almost all industries today is achieving gender parity. Gender diversity provides huge benefits in the workplace. pWhile some industries have made significant advancements in gender diversity, some industries lag further behind... and the construction industry is well-known for being in the latter category. If someone says, construction workers, youll likely picture a group of men in yellow hard hats analyzing an architects plans or laying bricks on top of a scaffold. And men at work signs only help to reinforce this image.pThis stereotype is rooted in reality. When was the last time you actually spott ed a woman on a construction site? Or hired a female plumber or carpenter? Your answer is most likely never. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statisticsreports that only 3.4% of the total of 8.3 million construction employees are women.pBut the construction industry has a lot more to offer than steel-toed boots and hard hats, and it needs women to help advance the industry in this era of rapid change. Here are 5 reasons why women joining the workforce or looking to make a pivot should consider a career in construction.h21. Fuel Innovation/h2pNot only is diversity the socially and morally right thing to do, but it is also actually an excellent geschftlicher umgang strategy. pResearch presented in the Harvard Business Reviewshows that diverse teams develop more innovative ideas. This is further supported by a study conducted by Gallupon the performance of gender-diverse teams versus single-gender teams, which found that the difference in backgrounds and perspectives led to better business performance and problem-solving. h22. Capitalize on Demand/h2pThe construction industry is currently experiencing a labor shortage. The industry itself is booming and projected to be one of the fastest-growing industries, with total spending projected to exceed $1.45 trillion in 2023/a. However, most construction companies are unable to meet the rising demand. pAccording to the Associated General Contractors of America/a, more than 80% of contractors are experiencing difficulties filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce.pAnd demand isnt limited to individual contributor roles. Given the industry boom, there are a number of open stable and high-paying roles (any project managers out there?) waiting for the right candidateh23. Leadership Opportunities/h2pAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics/a, women compose only 7.7% of the total 1 million managerial positions in construction.br/pBut given the highly collaborative nature of construct ion work, more women in leadership roles would help drive innovation and enhance productivity.Furthermore, as a woman in construction in a leadership position, youd have the unique opportunity to drive change for the industry and make it a more attractive option for other women.h24. High-Income Potential/h2pSalaries for many skilled positions in construction are on the rise, making a construction career a prime choice for women looking for a high-paying job,pThe 2018 Construction Craft Salary Surveyconducted by the National Center for Construction Education and Research revealed that salaries for many skilled craft areas are increasing. Project managers and project supervisors topped the list at $92,523 and $88,355, respectively. The next set of highest-paying jobs include those of combo welders ($71,067), instrumentation technicians ($70,080), pipe welders ($69,222), power line workers ($68,262) and industrial electricians ($67,269). Of the 32 categories of workers in the survey, 1 9 positions earned an average salary of $60,000 or higher.h25. Sense of accomplishment/h2p The construction industry can give employees a unique sense of achievement. Yes, the job is stressful and the work can be demanding, but nothing beats the feeling of being able to build something from the ground up. pHow many professionals in other industries can point at a school, a hospital, or a skyscraper and say I helped build that?pThe construction industry has a long way to go in combating gender bias and supporting women in the workforce, but given the current demand for workers, theres no better time to pick up a sledgehammer (figurative or literal) and smash the gender stereotypes plaguing the construction industry.

Machine Learning Engineer Job Description and Salary

Machine Learning Engineer Job Description and SalaryMachine Learning Engineer Job Description and SalaryThe role of machine learning engineer is about to become one of the hottest in the IT field, suggests a new report from Robert Half, Jobs and AI Anxiety. This report, which looks at the future of work and how technology will transform jobs, reveals that 30 percent of surveyed U.S. managers said their company is currently using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), and 53 percent expect to adopt these tools within the next three to five years.As mora organizations begin to explore and invest in machine learning and artificial intelligence, theyre looking to hire more experts to integrate these technologies into their business initiatives. But what exactly does the machine learning engineer role entail?What does a machine learning engineer do?In practical terms, the job of a machine learning engineer is close to that of a data scientist. Both roles work with vast qu antities of information, require exceptional data management skills and the ability to perform complex modeling on dynamic data sets.But here the similarity ends. Data professionals produce insights, usually in the form of charts or reports that are presented to a menschlich audience. Machine learning engineers, on the other hand, design self-running software to automate predictive models. Each time the software performs an operation, it uses those results to carry out future operations with a greater degree of accuracy. This is how the software, or machine, learns.A well-known example of ML is the recommendation algorithm of Netflix, Amazon and other consumer-facing services. Each time a user watches a video or searches for a product, these sites add more data points to its algorithm. As the amount of data grows, the algorithms recommendations to the user for other content become more accurate - all without any kind of human intervention.ML is closely related to AI, and ML encompa sses deep learning (DL). This subfield uses artificial neural networks to think and solve complex problems with multi-layered (deep) data sets. Some commons examples of DL include virtual assistants, translation apps, chatbots and driverless cars. Over time, these technologies will become even more accurate and practical.Why machine learning engineers are in demandBusinesses today are awash in data, from customer interactions to IoT networks. Attempting to process all that information manually is like drinking from a fire hose. Machine learning has become essential for taking full advantage of a companys data.Applications of ML are as varied as the data itself. A few common applications includeImage and speech recognition - Machine learning excels at auto-tagging images, text-to-speech conversions and anything else that requires turning unstructured data into useful information.Customer insight - Association rule learning, the way ML software makes connections, drives the algorith ms at the heart of e-commerce, telling consumers who buy product A that they might like product X.Risk management and fraud prevention - ML algorithms can analyze huge volumes of historical data to make financial predictions, from future investment performance to the risk of loan defaults. Regression testing also makes it easier to spot fraudulent transactions in real time.What to expect in a machine learning engineer job descriptionBecause ML is an emerging role, not many IT specialists have direct experience with it. Thats why fruchtwein machine learning engineer job descriptions today seek out data scientists with a programming background.The reverse can also be true Coders and programmers with solid data skills can transition to become machine learning engineers, though they may need experience in a data role beforehand.A job description for machine learning engineers typically includes the followingAdvanced degree in computer science, math, statistics or a related disciplineEx tensive data modeling and data architecture skillsProgramming experience in Python, R or JavaBackground in machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or KerasKnowledge of Hadoop or another distributed computing systemsExperience working in an Agile environmentAdvanced math skills (linear algebra, Bayesian statistics, group theory)Strong written and verbal communicationsMachine learning engineer salaryAs a fairly new job title, there arent enough data points to give a definitive range for machine learning engineer salaries. However, as this role lies between data science and software engineering, your could use information from the Technology 2019 Salary Guide to make a fairly accurate estimate of how much employers are likely to offer potential new hires. Here are some starting salary midpoints (national median salary) for related positionsBig data engineer $155,000Data architect $133,500Data scientist $121,500Data modeler $98,500Developer/programmer analyst $104,500Software eng ineer $124,500How to shore up your machine learning engineer resumeThe weakest part on most resumes of data professionals seeking an ML role is a lack of programming experience. If this is you, focus on honing your coding skills. Python is the most popular programming language in ML. The big reason is that its relatively easy to learn, but Python also is extremely well supported with powerful machine learning libraries. R is also commonly used, and you may need Java and/or C++ for developing applications.For programmers wishing to switch to machine learning engineering, youll need experience with big data sets. One way to do that is to join Kaggle, the Google-owned site that bills itself as the place to do data science projects. This online group of data scientists and machine learners share datasets for experiments, and the site offers many courses to help you develop and brush up on your skills.To stand out from the crowd, consider taking courses from Amazon - the machine learnin g giant and creator of Alexa. Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers ML training and certification with four paths developer, business decision maker, data scientist and data platform engineer. Best of all, theyre free.

Get Inspired With Our 2015 Job Search Checklist

Get Inspired With Our 2015 Job Search ChecklistGet Inspired With Our 2015 Job Search ChecklistGet a better job is among the most popular New Years resolutions, according to the federal government. This comes as no surprise to us at Simply Hired. We traditionally see visitors to simplyhired.com increase by 30 percent each January compared to the previous December. January is historically one of our busiest job search months each year.If you, like many of your colleagues, feel its time to reboot and start fresh in your career, here are some suggestions to get you started.1. List what youre thankful forAttitude impacts everything in your job search, from when, how and how long you look for work to how you present yourself during interviews. No amount of applications, networking or job fairs will compensate if you are feeling depressed, unmotivated and bitter.Give yourself an attitude boost by listing five things that youre thankful for in your life. Do you have a friend, family member o r pet that loves you? Do you have indoor plumbing? (Some 1.6 million Americans dont.)Do you have electricity in your home? Do you have a place to live? Did you laugh about anything last week? Did you eat anything wonderful recently? Even when times are tough, you can likely find a few things to be grateful for.2. Create a daily goal listSometimes a job search can seem like a never-ending flood of tasks. You can always apply to one more job, and its easy to fall into a guilt-induced trap of feeling like youre not doing enough. Remember that attitude impacts everything, and its hard to maintain a positive attitude when you feel that youre not doing enough.This is where a daily goal list comes into play. A simple checklist of no more than three goals can help you stay on track, give you a sense of productivity and allow you to feel a sense of accomplishment as you check off the items. Even better, an organized, consistent approach to your search is also more likely to result in a job. Consider the following example.Apply to three companiesSend a just catching up email to two former coworkers, contacts or people in your industry (your network)Read one article online about one of the following topics job search/interviewing/resume tips, trends in your industry, employment trends, national or world news3. Revisit your financesYou may not be able to control when youll find a job, but you can exercise at least some control over the money youre currently spending. If you dont know where your money goes each month, make it a priority to figure it out now. Once you know how much money you require to live, you can look at tradeoffs in terms of your job search.For exampleEliminating three coffees from Starbucks = one lunch to network with your old bossEliminating your cable TV package and watching YouTube videos or Hulu for two months = groceries for one additional month that you might be unemployedEliminating a night on the town with friends = a potluck movie night at som eones house + a haircut and a tank of gas before your next interview4. Determine your minimum standardsIf you have been looking for a job for a long time, you may have fallen prey to well-meaning friends and relatives who suggest that you take any job, even one outside of your field or below your desired salary. Depending on your situation, this might be good advice. But proactively thinking about the timetable and plan that works for you will help you to manage your job search as well as respond to your friends in a deliberate way.Create a flowchart for your job search and think through what triggers make sense for your personal situation.For exampleThe right job for you is out there. And at Simply Hired, were doing everything we can to help you make 2015 the year of finding a job that you love. Good luck and Happy New Year.

The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying

The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying Written several years ago, the simple article ” Top Five Regrets Of The Dying ” recounts the lessons learned by a hospice worker in Australia from her departing patients…Bronnie Ware writes: “For many years I worked in palliative care. My patients were those who had gone home to die. Some incredibly special times were shared. I was with them for the last three to twelve weeks of their lives.People grow a lot when they are faced with their own mortality. I learned never to underestimate someone’s capacity for growth. Some changes were phenomenal. Each experienced a variety of emotions, as expected, denial, fear, anger, remorse, more denial and eventually acceptance. Every single patient found their peace before they departed though, every one of them.When questioned about any regrets they had or anything they would do differently, common themes surfaced again and again. Here are the most common five:1. I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.This was the most common regret of all. When people realize that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled. Most people have had not honoured even a half of their dreams and had to die knowing that it was due to choices they had made, or not made.It is very important to try and honour at least some of your dreams along the way. From the moment that you lose your health, it is too late. Health brings a freedom very few realise, until they no longer have it.2. I wish I didn’t work so hard.This came from every male patient that I nursed. They missed their children’s youth and their partner’s companionship. Women also spoke of this regret. But as most were from an older generation, many of the female patients had not been breadwinners. All of the men I nursed deeply regretted spending so much of their lives on the treadmill of a work existence.By simplifying your lifestyle and making conscio us choices along the way, it is possible to not need the income that you think you do. And by creating more space in your life, you become happier and more open to new opportunities, ones more suited to your new lifestyle.3. I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings.Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace with others. As a result, they settled for a mediocre existence and never became who they were truly capable of becoming. Many developed illnesses relating to the bitterness and resentment they carried as a result.We cannot control the reactions of others. However, although people may initially react when you change the way you are by speaking honestly, in the end it raises the relationship to a whole new and healthier level. Either that or it releases the unhealthy relationship from your life. Either way, you win.4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.Often they would not truly realise the full benefits of old friends until their dying weeks and it was not always possible to track them down. Many had become so caught up in their own lives that they had let golden friendships slip by over the years. There were many deep regrets about not giving friendships the time and effort that they deserved. Everyone misses their friends when they are dying.It is common for anyone in a busy lifestyle to let friendships slip. But when you are faced with your approaching death, the physical details of life fall away. People do want to get their financial affairs in order if possible. But it is not money or status that holds the true importance for them. They want to get things in order more for the benefit of those they love. Usually though, they are too ill and weary to ever manage this task. It is all comes down to love and relationships in the end. That is all that remains in the final weeks, love and relationships.5. I wish that I had let myself be happier.This is a surprisingly common one. Many did not realise until the end that happiness is a choice. They had stayed stuck in old patterns and habits. The so-called ‘comfort’ of familiarity overflowed into their emotions, as well as their physical lives. Fear of change had them pretending to others, and to their selves, that they were content. When deep within, they longed to laugh properly and have silliness in their life again.When you are on your deathbed, what others think of you is a long way from your mind. How wonderful to be able to let go and smile again, long before you are dying.Life is a choice. It is YOUR life. Choose consciously, choose wisely, choose honestly. Choose happiness.” [ tweet this ]~ ~ ~Now, Readers, you may find this an awkward time to ponder the great questions of your existence. After all, mornings are the time for starting, not for stopping, or for navel-gazing, and there’s a helluva work to get done today.But, in fact, there is no better time than this morning for you to be thinking about the future and how you’ll look back on the past; on how you’ll look back on today.That’s because every change begins with a start, just like this morning.Are you doing what makes sense for you and your family? Are you doing what’s right for who you are and who you want to be? Are you living the way you will wish you had wanted to?In my conversations with subscribers like you over the years, I’ve found time and again that the answers to those questions are: “no”.And when asked the reason why?… there’s never much of a good answer other than that they hadn’t started yet.So this morning, on your way to work, as you sit there, alive and living in a way that someday, somewhere, you’ll remember fondly, distantly, perhaps ruefully…Take this moment to ask yourself the most courageous question of all:Will I regret this when I’m gone?Whatever your answer, Readers, you know…P.S. I also loved these life lessons shared by Erma Bombeck and Regina Brett. “I would have taken the time to listen to my g randfather ramble about his youth.” and “The best is yet to come.” Indeed.

Institute Seeks Intern Positions for Colorado Students

Institute Seeks Intern Positions for Colorado Students Institute Seeks Intern Positions for Colorado Students Institute Seeks Intern Positions for Colorado Students The Pinhead Institute, a non-profit Smithsonian Affiliate based in Telluride, Colo., that provides STEM opportunities for students in rural southwestern Colorado, is currently seeking summer internship positions for high-school students from the region who are interested in mechanical, aeronautical and materials engineering. Through one of its flagship programs, the PinheadInternship, the organization identifies highly qualified high school juniors and finds six- to ten-week internships for them to serve the summer prior to their senior year. After finding mentors for the students, Pinhead then secures host housing for the students and provides them with a stipend for travel and living expenses. Since 2003, the internship program has provided students with the opportunity to acquire practical skills and experience in a variety of scientific fields of study, including math, physics, conservation, chemistry, and biology. Past Pinhead Interns have gone on to study at Harvard and Yale Universities, and students who participated in last summer's program have been accepted at Stanford, MIT, Caltech, Columbia, Princeton and Brown. If you can provide an internship at your company or organization this summer, please contact Sarah Holbrooke, executive director of the Pinhead Institute, at sarah@pinheadinstitute.org. For more information on the Pinhead Institute and its various STEM programs for students, visit www.pinheadinstitute.org,.

8 Little Things That Drive Your Coworkers Crazy

8 Little Things That Drive Your Coworkers Crazy 8 Little Things That Drive Your Coworkers Crazy Most of us know the big office faux pas to avoid - even someone completely new to the workforce recognizes that  lying, bullying , stealing, insubordination and the like are big no-nos. But beyond the major infractions of workplace decorum, there are a number of smaller, less serious but still irritating offenses. These things probably won’t get you fired, but they sure can get on your coworkers’ nerves after a while. And if you really want to get ahead in the workplace, it helps for your colleagues to have your back. After all, having them put in a good word for you to your manager or senior leadership may just be the key to you getting that promotion or new assignment you’ve been wanting. Plus, when you’re surrounded by folks that you have good working relationships with, showing up to the office every day is a whole lot more pleasant. So if you want to stay on good terms with your colleagues, take a look at the eight following bad workplace habits - and make a mental note to drop them ASAP. This might be my number one pet peeve. I take a lot of pride in crafting strong emails, so when I send one out only to get a response that either a) asks a question whose answer can be found directly in the copy of the email or b) only addresses part of my query, I can’t help but roll my eyes. Sure, you might justify sending a hasty response because you’re busy - but chances are, your coworkers are too. And when they have to explain something to you again, you waste their valuable time. Do the right thing and read emails in their entirety before you fire back with further responses - it’s a small action, but when added up over and over again, it can make a big difference. Don’t get me wrong -  there’s nothing wrong with snacking at the office. Sometimes, a granola bar or stick of string cheese is exactly what you need to regain your energy and power through the afternoon. But if your coworkers can hear you even with headphones on, you need to mind your manners. If you need something to munch on, close your mouth, and preferably avoid snacks with particularly loud packaging. Your coworkers’ eardrums will thank you. Look, meetings can definitely be useful (lord knows I love a good brainstorm ). But if you set up 30 minutes on somebody’s calendar just to ask them a question that could easily be answered via a quick email or a five-minute chat, you should rethink your approach. Even if you don’t end up taking the full time you set aside, pulling people away from their desk can interrupt their flow state - and studies suggest it takes about 25 minutes to find your rhythm again. Handle things via email, chat or quick in-person discussions when you can, and save the meetings for brainstorms and big discussions. Most of the time, people will be pretty understanding if you have to pick up an urgent business-related call at your desk - but when you make a habit of scheduling your doctor’s appointments or chatting with your significant other about tonight’s dinner plans while parked in your seat, your colleagues have a right to be irritated. More and more offices are opting into open seating, and while this can be great for collaboration, it also opens up the door for more distractions. Grab an empty conference room, step into the hallway or, if it’s nice enough, take a little walk outside. Who knows? Getting a little extra natural light may be just what the doctor ordered. “Hey, I have a question.” “Hello?” “Hello??” “ARE YOU THERE???” There are few quicker ways to drive your coworkers crazy than constantly sending them rapid-fire messages like these - especially if it’s after working hours. Technology has allowed us to get in touch with our colleagues faster than ever, but remember: with great power comes great responsibility. If the situation truly warrants it, you might be able to get away with sending chats like this. But if you want to build a good rapport with your office mates , it’s best to keep chat storms like this few and far between. It’s a scientific fact: people are generally worse at multitasking than they think they are. So even if you swear you can finish hammering out that email while fully processing your coworker’s brilliant new idea for a new feature, you probably can’t. People often resort to this as a time-saving measure, but the truth is, it’ll likely take you more time to half-heartedly attempt two things than to put your entire efforts behind one thing at a time. Besides, it’s just common courtesy to give someone your full attention! For better or worse, Google has become a staple of our everyday lives. It’s to the point that whenever people encounter an obstacle at work, Google is usually the first place they turn. So if a coworker comes to you with a problem they can’t solve, technical or otherwise, try not to just tell them to Google it - odds are, they probably have and couldn’t find an answer, which is why they came to you. Suggesting the most obvious next step can come across as dismissive and condescending, so take the time to thoroughly hear them out and come up with a meaningful solution together. Who among us hasn’t had our inbox held hostage by a never-ending barrage of reply-alls at one point or another? You know how annoying it is to be on the receiving end, so use your best judgment when weighing in on a thread that was sent to a large group (especially if it’s an all-company email). Most workers out there suffer from inbox overload , so if you can do anything to help reduce the barrage of unnecessary communications they receive on a daily basis, your efforts will be greatly appreciated.

5 Signs You Should Quit Your Job Right Now (Or Soon)

5 Signs You Should Quit Your Job Right Now (Or Soon) 5 Signs You Should Quit Your Job Right Now (Or Soon) How do you feel when you wake up for work every morning? Good or simply miserable beyond expression? If the latter is the case, it’s probably about time to quit your job. Still, making such weighty decisions isn’t always easy. There’s a whole list of things to consider, including most people’s innate resistance to change. In addition to that, you might worry about money, have self-esteem issues, or simply not know what you really want. For this reason, a bit of introspection is in order. If you’re unsure whether your frustrations are only momentary or whether you should quit your job, keep reading. We’ve put together some hard-earned truths to help you move on. 1. You’re no longer learning new things Once you stop learning new things at a job, it’s time to move on. Never consider any job to be the last one you’ll ever had. Why? First, in this time and age people are changing jobs frequently. Second, you don’t want to fall behind. As soon as you stop learning, you might as well give up on your career entirely. If you stay too long in a job that doesn’t allow you to learn, you waste your time and sabotage your future. As soon as you stop learning, you might as well give up on your career entirely. Besides, once you stop learning, it means your job has become boring. Watch out for the feelings of inescapable routine and lack of challenge. 2. You can’t stop venting about your job At this point, your family’s sick and tired of your complaints about your job. It’s time to stop. Do you know why you vent all the time? Because you already know you’d rather bite your leg off than spend there another minute. Still, you feel like you lack the means or courage to make that final decision. So don’t hesitate to leave as soon as you can. There’s only so much negativity you and your close ones can endure. Besides, it’s also a bit unfair to your employer. Take control and make things better for everyone. 3. You’ve lost all interest in your work It has become clear to you that your job has nothing to do with your ultimate goals or personal interests. The outcomes of your work began to seem meaningless, or even worse, negative to you. In the end, finding meaning at work is more important than feeling happy. Having a sense of purpose in one’s work is beyond important. Did you know that happy employees are 12% more productive than unhappy ones? They also take 10x fewer sick days. In the end, you can’t succeed if you don’t believe in the positive good of what you’re doing. Failure to do so results in lessened productivity and possibly even in long-term health problems. Don’t risk it. Quit your job now and put your talents to work somewhere else. 4. You have no time for yourself anymore If you want to be happy at work, have a life outside of it. It’s what you do outside of work that truly defines you. In the end, you need this time to recharge, foster important relationships, and have time to truly learn. In other words, do all the things that improve your quality of life. Many people underestimate the importance of downtime. But remember- You’re neither Elon Musk nor Steve Jobs. It’s borderline insane these people are put up as standards for all of us to measure against. Their crazy, 100+ working hours per week are not something a normal person can do. you need this time to recharge, foster important relationships, and have time to truly learn. If you don’t take enough time to enjoy the fruits of your work, you risk your mental and physical well-being. Not only that. You also sabotage your success in the future, as you really need that time to grow and develop yourself as a well-rounded human being. 5. Deep down you believe you’re meant for better, bigger things Your gut feelings are not something to ignore. People tend to settle for whatever position they find available at the moment, only to keep regretting it later. After all, following your ambition often requires an active approach, not simply waiting until something better comes your way. Don’t ignore your ambition. If you believe you’re meant for better things, you probably are. Simply reach out for them. It will bring you more joy, success, and satisfaction. Don’t waste time feeling you should be elsewhere doing something else. Bonus point: If you’re reading this article, its time to quit your job Employment is sometimes like being in a relationship. Once you start looking for a way out, it’s time to end it. Why did you click on this link? What brought you here? Quit your job as soon as you can and move on. Better things are waiting for you just behind the corner. Find out how to  keep your morale up  while job searching. Also, youll need to know how to write your resume and cover letter. It will help you find the job of your dreams faster. Share Your Feedback or Ideas in the Comments!

Madonna shows us how not to honor someones career

Madonna shows us how not to honor someone’s career Madonna shows us how not to honor someone’s career What could have been one musical legend waxing poetic about a legendary career of another turned into a history lesson about the wrong person last night.Madonna honored soul icon Aretha Franklin, who died last week, while presenting the Video of the Year award at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards last night - but with a twist that left some viewers upset.Radio City Music Hall was packed with  a star-studded crowd  for the event, but Madonna, appearing in front of a larger-than-life image of a singing Franklin, reportedly didn’t do a whole lot of talking about Franklin’s career at all. Instead, she chose to talk about the influence the icon’s music had on hers - all while wearing traditional African clothing following a 60th birthday trip to the continent last week.Most of her time was spent talking about how she sang Franklin’s song “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” at an audition with “French record producers,” who eventually jumpstarted her career and helped her out of poverty.“So, you are probably all wondering why I am telling you this story. There is a connection. Because none of this would have happened, could have happened, without our lady of soul. She led me to where I am today. And I know she influenced so many people in this house tonight, in this room tonight. And I want to thank you, Aretha, for empowering all of us. R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Long live the queen,” Madonna said, before talking about another moment in her career that was unrelated to Franklin’s work,  and handing over the award to artist Camila Cabello.Naturally (get it?), Twitter had a lot to say.Twitter lit up in angerCheck out a few of the responses:https://twitter.com/ScottieBeam/status/1031745144322711553Madonna has since responded in an Instagram post with Cabello, saying, in part: “And just to clarify: I was asked to present video of the year by MTV! And then they asked me to share any anecdotes I had in my career connected to Aretha Franklin! I shared a p art of my journey and thanked Aretha for inspiring me along the way. I did not intend to do a tribute to her!”“Unfortunately most people have short attention spans, and are so quick to judge,” she wrote later in the message.

The realities of being in charge and how to combat cash flow problems

The realities of being in charge and how to combat cash flow problems The realities of being in charge and how to combat cash flow problems Building a business was not something I thought I’d ever be doing. I never saw myself as a serial entrepreneur or someone who was set out to do her own thing. In the laundry list of sky-high goals that I had for myself, business ownership was most definitely never on it. It sort of found me, which brings such amazing highs, and some major challenges.Doing “what you love” and “not having a boss” is easy to hype up. But there’s very real tradeoffs to the security and comfort that might come from a job that’s just OK, which is why I’m working with Intuit QuickBooks - to dig into some of the common pain points business owners face, especially when it comes to cash flow and the ways that you can combat those woes.Follow Ladders on Flipboard!Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more!There are two times a year my girlfriends will listen to me  freak out  because my income is going to be “lumpy” or irregular that quarter. For example, what I see happen often is that none of the money owed to me will be paid for two months but instead will hit all at once. The cash flow struggle is real, people. And any person who owns a business will tell you the same. They’re either trying to figure it out themselves (currently me), or they’ve messed it up at one time and have the war stories to share. About 2 in 5 business owners have struggled with cash flow according to  a recent QuickBooks report. The study also found that 61% of business owners say they regularly struggle with cash flow, meaning I’m clearly not alone in the journey to figuring it all out â€" and neither are you.As I continue my journey of learning and growth, I’d like to share with you the top three things to keep in mind when striving to properly manage cash flow.First, you must realize that managing cash flow requires preparation. If you know that you have one large payment coming in at the end of the month, v ersus being spread out throughout the month â€" plan ahead with your business and personal expenses so you’re not caught off guard.Secondly, having a healthy cash flow coming in and out actually requires moving money into reserves. The last thing you want to happen is that you run out of money before you complete a project or before a major bill is due. Being good about moving funds on an ongoing basis to an emergency fund can ultimately save you during some of those lumpy cash flow moments.Finally, staying on top of cash flow requires staying on top of invoices and not being afraid to follow up with your clients. The latter took me a minute to get comfortable with and now I’m constantly on top of my money, including when I am getting paid, reminding clients about upcoming or past due payments, factoring in for processing time and sending follow-ups.New stats  from QuickBooks also found that nearly two thirds of small businesses report that the time it takes money to process aft er receiving a payment has the largest impact on the company’s’ cash flow. For people stuck in this rut, you should know about QuickBooks’ new  Payments  functionalities that made my life so much easier. Basically, QuickBooks will now deposit your money into your bank the very next business day after a qualifying credit card, debit card or  ACH transaction. It’s the fastest and most affordable payments funding option out there and it’s been a saving grace for me, helping get my money ASAP and avoiding any cash flow dry spells I’d otherwise be concerned with.Honestly, when I first started my business a few years ago I wish I had known about these tools and that everything I was figuring out on my own was  normal. Now, I talk to my #girlgang ALL THE TIME about these things. We’re all figuring it out together. The more you open up conversations like these, the more you can find the resources you need.This article originally appeared on Maxie McCoy.You might also enjoy… New neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happy Strangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds 10 lessons from Benjamin Franklin’s daily schedule that will double your productivity The worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs 10 habits of mentally strong people

Lease Accounting Trends in Salt Lake City

Lease Accounting Trends in Salt Lake City Lease Accounting Trends in Salt Lake City LEASE ACCOUNTING TRENDS IN SALT LAKE CITY Has your company begun the transition to the new lease accounting standard? Salt Lake City U.S. Yes 19% 44% No 81% 56% Finance leaders who reported their company has begun the transition also were asked: As part of that transition, have you begun the diagnostic work necessary to determine the level of effort which wil be required for you to be ready to adopt the new standard? Salt Lake City U.S. Yes, already completed 39% 48% Yes, started but not completed 61% 51% No, haven’t started 0% 1% Have you completed the following? Salt Lake City U.S. Identified team members and responsibilities for completing the transition to a new standard 20% 61% Made an inventory of, and prioritized, any systems changes which might be required 39% 51% Developed a project plan to address all gaps emanating from the diagnostic work 38% 49% Identified, at a high level, the magnitude and type of the lease inventory (e.g., property, equipment) 91% 49% Written new accounting policies 37% 47% Written new accounting procedures 85% 43% Investigated any lease or property management systems which will facilitate adoption 42% 42% What is the most challenging aspect of the transition to the new standard? Salt Lake City U.S. 1. Managing change 1. Training staff 2. Updating technology 2. Diagnosing the needed changes 3. Training staff 3. Finding professionals with the requisite expertise For your company, which new accounting standard has been more challenging to adopt? Salt Lake City U.S. Revenue recognition 29% 71% Lease accounting 71% 29% How much of the processes and learnings from transitioning to the new revenue recognition standard have you been able to apply to adopting the new lease accounting standard? Salt Lake City U.S. Most of them 11% 29% Some of them 74% 54% Almost none of them 15% 17% Source: Robert Half and Protiviti survey of more than 2,000 finance leaders in the United States, including 54 in Salt Lake City Total may not equal 100 percent due to rounding.

How to Hold Remote Meetings That Arent 90 Percent Day Dreaming

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