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4 lessons the pandemic has taught us about online learning
From The Optimist Daily:
The knowledge we gained in this tough time gave educators the tools to start piecing together how to build better education systems for the future.
How do I improve my motivation to exercise? 10 science-backed tips
From Positive News:
Internships for adults or “returnships” can solve gender imbalances at work
From Fast Company:
It’s no secret that the events of the past couple of years interrupted many people’s professional journeys—however one group, in particular, has been hit especially hard: women, namely mothers, in the workforce.
Why bicycling is so great for you
From Fast Company:
Most of us learned to ride a bicycle at a young age, and as the saying goes, it’s something you never really forget how.
Three common mistakes designers make when creating websites for clients
From Creative Boom:
You can be the best coder in creation, but that doesn’t always translate into success as a web designer.
Why it may be time to ditch annual performance reviews
From Fast Company:
The bottom line is that the tradition of doing performance reviews only once or twice a year is broken, and it needs to change.
5 ways to see if a job candidate is empathetic
From Fast Company:
Empathy is one of the key emotional intelligence skills and one that is highly sought after in organizations.
6 hiring techniques that provide a new perspective on sourcing talent
From Fast Company:
To get ahead in this climate, you have to be dealing the cards, not the other way around.
Want to be a great mentor? Make sure you’re doing these 3 things
From Fast Company:
Organizations thrive when people share their knowledge and experiences.
It’s time for a new social code between bosses and employees
From Fast Company:
By doing the right thing and treating people with respect and encouraging individuality and autonomy, the employer-employee relationship dynamic is more balanced, and people feel free to be themselves.
This is exactly how long your meetings should last
From Fast Company:
Meetings are best when you need an active conversation that involves bouncing ideas off each other.
Yes, you can make money and feel fulfilled at work
From Fast Company:
We all have more career possibilities than we think.