Take time off You need to protect your time as well as your self-esteem. Let others know what hours you’re available for office matters instead of checking emails, texts, and phone messages around the clock. For example, leave wherever you are and go out for lunch. Check out when you are on vacation. … [Read more...] about 9 easy ways to set boundaries at work to improve your life
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How young mentees can differentiate themselves in a fast-changing work environment
Make sure to express gratitude. Outstanding mentees thank their mentors in creative and thoughtful ways. Emails are always appreciated, but I have also noted that great mentees write handwritten personal cards, send flowers to their mentor’s spouse, or offer to help the mentor’s child with schoolwork or internships. These will differentiate you from your peers and foster a strong relationship between you and your mentor. … [Read more...] about How young mentees can differentiate themselves in a fast-changing work environment
The unexpected consequence of too much communication at work
Avoid falling into the trap of micromanaging by creating clear expectations around communication. If your employees seem to be breathlessly responding to your messages, try to change their idea of response times. As Amy Blankson, a leadership consultant, writes for HBR, setting precedent is key, especially if your workforce “feels compelled to respond immediately […] even if communication comes after work, over the weekend, or . . . on vacation.” … [Read more...] about The unexpected consequence of too much communication at work
How to change the way we view women’s worth at work
Funding employee resource groups (ERGs). Katie Dunlap, from YourCause, defines ERGs as “groups of employees with shared interests who come together to support each other and learn from one another. ERGs typically align around demographics or life circumstances. ERGs are often a place where professional and personal development, support, information sharing, community outreach, networking, recruiting, and shared experiences are found. These groups are a safe space for those who self-identify to find support, but they are also a place where allies of that group can show and find support as well.” We currently have two ERGs, Out at Zapier and Womxn of Zapier, and we’re working on adding more. … [Read more...] about How to change the way we view women’s worth at work
Why we need to redesign résumés for the COVID era and the future of work
Until this year, the simple and succinct document—easy to create and easier to digest—was the catch-all solution for showcasing the skills and experiences we’ve collected. But now many students and workers are finding themselves in situations they never imagined. Sixteen percent of high school seniors, up from fewer than 3% in recent years, plan on taking a gap year, and millions of laid-off workers have found themselves homeschooling, volunteering virtually, taking care of family members and friends, teaching themselves new skills, and more. … [Read more...] about Why we need to redesign résumés for the COVID era and the future of work
