With workers in a position of power, our workplaces are changing. These changes impact the employed and the unemployed. This gives each of us a chance to reimagine our workplace.
The pandemic has workers wanting more from their jobs and their employers. Employees want to feel their employer and managers care about them. They want more freedom and flexibility. And they want to be paid fairly for the work they are doing. Getting all these shouldn t be too much to ask for.
With millions of workers quitting their jobs over the past several months, employers find themselves on the defensive, trying new ways to hold on to employees.
This mass exodus is happening at a point when companies are trying to hire up after a two-year pandemic. Further stressing the workloads of talent acquisition and hiring managers.
Most of the topics covered in this week s summary address changes in the workplace. It doesn t matter if you are employed or unemployed right now. You should understand these changes and what they mean to you as a job seeker and as an employee. Never before have workers had this much power or influence over their work.
Use these circumstances to your advantage and reimagine what you need work to be.
Here s what you ll find in this week s Summary Sunday:
Workers leave to find a company that cares
Monitoring remote employees
How honest to be in exit interviews
The rise in stay interviews
Abolish the 9-5 workday
Wages increase
Internal mobility disconnect
LinkedIn settings for undercover job search
Online application tips
Interview prep tips
The many benefits of journaling
There are a lot of articles, but they paint a picture. Never before have workers had so much power and the ability to work under conditions that truly work for them. I hope you ll seize the opportunity and make it work for you.
WORKPLACE
From The Great Resignation To The Great Migration | Josh Bersin
Why is this happening? Companies just don t care!
Today only 13% of companies survey employees to understand what they need and only 18% actively manage and optimize workloads to remove stress.
Monitoring Remote Workers | SHRM
73% of employees feel introducing monitoring technology would damage trust. See the benefits to employers and the risks of monitoring employees as they work from home.
The Delicate Art of the Exit Interview | BBC Worklife
How truthful should you be during an exit interview? Should you even agree to one? This helps you explore your options.
Employers roll out stay interviews as record number of Americans walk off the job | NBC News| Yahoo! News
The idea of a stay interview is to ask questions similar to what employees might be asked in exit interviews — but before they actually quit.
Let s abolish the M-F 9-5 in-office-only work model | Lisa Rangel
Rangel lists the reasons 9-5 work is problematic for many and concludes with It s time to negotiate job offers so work supports life and not where life supports work.
Does your work support life?
US Wages Jump By the Most In Records Dating Back 20 Years | AP News
Inflation is digging into some of these gains, however Lower-paid workers have seen the biggest gains, with pay rising for employees at restaurants, bars and hotels by 8.1% in the third quarter from a year earlier. For retail workers it s jumped 5.9%.
43% of Employees Say They Have Little Opportunity for Mobility at Work | CNBC
The Randstad RiseSmart study found a disconnect between employee and leadership views of internal mobility:
43.2% saying they don t have enough opportunities for internal mobility
48% of employees say their managers don t seem open to them switching roles within the organization.
However:
86% of employers are looking to hire internally to fill open positions.
90% of large employers said that employees had enough opportunity to job-hop within the company.
JOB SEARCH
Managing Your LinkedIn Settings for a Stealth Job Search | Job-Hunt.org
Recruiter and job search advocate, Ed Han, explains:
Being in stealth mode can be a very good idea if you are currently employed and want to protect your income stream.
By stealth mode, I am referring to engaging in activity on LinkedIn that is not broadcast to your network.
5 Keys to Maximize Your Online Applications | Career Thought Leaders
Advice from 5 job search coaches can help you stand out and improve the effectiveness of your online applications.
As the workweek comes to a close (for most of us), I want to share a set of habits that have become an end-of-the-week routine for me. This routine has been key to ending my week on a positive note and “teeing up” a great start to the following week.
So, how do you end your week on a positive note? As we say at Work It Daily, it’s all about creating good habits.
Consider doing these three things before you leave work each Friday:
Habit #1: Write A Thank-You Note
Reach out with a quick email or (better yet) a short thank-you note expressing gratitude for those who went out of their way to help you this week.
This is literally a 10-minute exercise that has powerful results. You’ll feel great in expressing thanks and the recipient will receive a nice message to end the week on. Who went out of their way to help you this week?
Habit #2: Reflect On Your Accomplishments
Make note of what you believe were your three greatest accomplishments over the past week. Embrace the sense of satisfaction and positive emotion associated with getting these important things done.
Connect this habit with the one above. Was there anyone who contributed significantly to your three greatest achievements? Follow up or reach out to those people with a word of thanks.
Habit #3: Set Goals For Next Week
What are your three most important goals for next week? Write them down before you log off or leave the office, and visualize yourself reaching those goals. Think about what it will take for you to be successful the following week.
Do you have sufficient time set aside to accomplish those goals? Who do you need to solicit for help? (Go ahead and reach out and confirm their participation before you end this week.) What is the very next action associated with each of those goals, and do you have that task clearly identified on your calendar or task list with a due date?
Give these habits a try on Friday afternoons. If you see a positive effect, add other ones that are relevant to your situation. The message here is to begin a weekly routine that will help you end the week in a positive way and help you get clarity on the most important things for next week.
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What plans do you have for your summer vacation? Will you be working on your tan or enjoying the air conditioning at the mall? These activities might be fun, but they won’t help you get ahead in your career.
Instead of the traditional summer activities, try being more proactive this season to jump-start your career. Here are some tips for kick-starting your career this summer:
1. Wake Up Early
The first rule for having a proactive summer is to get out of bed. It sounds simple, but you’ll be surprised by how many hours you waste lolling about in bed in your pajamas. Setting your alarm to maintain your regular routine will ensure you don’t waste time that could otherwise be used pursuing career-advancing activities and having fun.
Just think how much you’ll get done with a few hours’ head start on the competition!
2. Take On Volunteer Work
Taking on volunteer work is another valuable way to spend your summer while unemployed or on a break from school. Some students may find volunteer opportunities that naturally fit with their career aspirations. For example, you may like to volunteer in an old people’s home or hospice if you want to become a nurse.
However, volunteering can also give you an opportunity to pursue a passion, like helping people with learning disabilities to read or tending to animals in a wildlife sanctuary. Studies suggest that no matter what volunteering position you pursue, it’ll increase your chances of finding employment by 27%. That makes it much more productive than the bulk of summer activities.
3. Get A Summer Job
Even a summer job that’s unrelated to your desired career can be valuable. As you look for a job, you’ll gain interview skills and learn how to cope with rejection. Once you land a summer position, you’ll learn how to deal with the public, take on responsibility, and be accountable to others.
A summer job will also help build up your resume. Any work experience is better than no work experience. The fewer job gaps in your resume, the easier it’ll be for you to explain why you were unemployed in a job interview too.
4. Start Freelancing
Your summer vacation gives you the ideal opportunity to get a freelance business off the ground. Consider what skills you have and start marketing them to potential clients. Writing, designing, translating, and computer programming are all talents ideally suited for freelancing.
Several websites also showcase job opportunities for freelance workers. Many feature short-term opportunities that are ideal for students or unemployed professionals looking to gain work experience (and make some money) while hunting for a full-time job. Taking on these roles will help you beef up your resume and build your professional network.
5. Get An Internship
Many companies offer internships to students on their summer vacations. These positions don’t often pay well, but they’ll give you invaluable work experience and insight into your dream career. You might become even more passionate about your career direction or decide that your chosen career path isn’t for you.
Whatever the case, you’ll be able to apply what you’ve learned at school to real-world situations and make valuable connections. The company you’re interning for will probably provide you with a reference, and you might even get a job offer out of it.
If you’re not a college student, you can still get an internship!Mid-career internships, also known as “minternships,” are on the rise. They’re perfect for professionals considering a career change but aren’t sure if they want to make that leap yet. So, if you’re unemployed this summer and want to explore a new career, a minternship could be for you.
6. Shop For A Professional Wardrobe
Even shopping at the mall can be productive if you put your time to good use. Rather than searching for another pair of jeans or a cute pair of sunglasses, keep your eyes peeled for a great professional wardrobe.
Every workplace has a different dress code. When going in for job interviews, the general rule of thumb is to dress one level above the current employees. For this reason, it’s always a good idea to have a solid professional wardrobe ready. You never know when a job opportunity will pop up!
Don’t let another summer pass you by! Put your free time to good use and get a jump-start on your career this season with these six tips.
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