In this video Catherine Palin-Brinkworth reflects on the value of her experience through success, serious set-backs, and ageism. The post The Value of Experience vs Ageism appeared first on Boomers Next Step. Interviews Silver Sages Sharing Stories MORE

If you are working from home, you’re likely spending much of your day video conferencing or teleconferencing. It should be wonderful, shouldn’t it? No commuting, no open plan office distractions, no hot desking. But unless you create some constructive habits when working from home, your days can quickly become a draining treadmill of calls. You come away from your workday feeling wired and strung out, with none of the decompression time that commuting would normally provide. MORE

“The person who knows only his side of the argument knows little.”. – Karl Barth. This quote expresses well what I often counsel my clients: “When negotiating at work, don’t focus your thoughts on what you want, need or deserve. That is because what your employer wants is the key to you getting what you “want, need and deserve” from your employer.”. Especially in times of difficulty and distress, so often we focus on “I want, I need, I deserve.” MORE

New data reveals just how much the COVID-19 pandemic has already impacted employer brand. Learn the key themes emerging in feedback from talent around the world. During this pandemic, we decided to do research using the Employer Brand Index methodology and understanding what really matters to talent during this time. Following the commentary, we could… How COVID-19 Has Influenced Employer Brand Sentiment Undercover Recruiter -. MORE

My friend and colleague Patrick Lynch at CMP did a post over the weekend on the recent layoffs at Airbnb, covering a letter that founder and CEO Brian Chesky sent out to employees covering the move to layoff 25% of the workforce at the hospitality sector giant. Patrick was spot on in his analysis, as the letter from Chesky is a deep dive in how to approach crisis communications with a spirit of transparency and treating people as well as you can afford to. MORE

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Asking coworkers to go to vegetarian-friendly restaurants on business trips. I am vegetarian (by choice). Normally, this is not a huge issue, and many of my friends and coworkers don’t even know I am vegetarian. If we’re going to a restaurant that doesn’t have good options, I can eat separately and everything works out. This doesn’t really work on business trips, though, particularly if we’re sharing cars. MORE

Best Cubicle Radios. While seemingly outdated, many people continue to enjoy the serene and calming sound that emits from a radio. We’re going to review the best cubicle radios and provide our recommendation on which one will be best for your home or work office. Cubicle radios are, generally, smaller in shape and design than many other radios. Whereas other radios are larger and have more powerful bass and sound, cubicle radios tend to be smaller and do not provide the extra bass. MORE

If you’ve ever worried you’re venting about your job too much, or secretly wished your friends or coworkers would vent a little less about theirs, you have a lot of company. People vent about their jobs! Sometimes a lot. And it often makes them feel better … until at some point it starts making them feel worse. It’s a tricky thing. MORE

It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager, when I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer in 2017 whose husband was agonizing over w hether he needed to cut his long hair for job interviews ? Here’s the update. I’ve been enjoying all the updates from letter writers, so I figured I’d share a low-stakes update. MORE

“I felt miserable and lost for years.”. Nick Hannah didn't start his shift with a big vision of what else he wanted to do. Indeed, it was learning (with help) to let go of his need for a solid plan that enabled him make real progress. Here, he shares how he experimented his way to a new, more fulfilling career MORE

A reader writes: I’m a journalist working at a media company, and my industry has been really hard-hit by the coronavirus. A few weeks ago, management announced company-wide pay cuts, and some of our staff was furloughed. At the time, we were told that layoffs weren’t being considered. Fast forward to today, when I learned that a colleague I worked closely with and more in the company had lost their jobs. MORE

A phone interview is sometimes referred to as a screening interview or prescreen interview. For employers and job candidates, this provides a more appropriate and readily accessible format for introducing the job candidate to the job opportunity. MORE

It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager, when I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. Should I tell my employer I may have brought COVID-19 to work in January? Thanks for answering my question about whether I should tell my employer that I may have brought COVID-19 to the office in January. MORE

A reader writes: I’m a firm believer in following up with every single applicant, interviewed or not. When would you say is ideal time to send out a rejection letter? I answer this question over at Inc. today, where I’m revisiting letters that have been buried in the archives here from years ago (and sometimes updating/expanding my answers to them). You can read it here. You may also like: how to respond to a volatile rejected job applicant can I ask a rejected job candidate on a date? MORE

When you take part in a Zoom meeting , you can see your own face on the screen and you should be fully aware that your coworkers can see you and whatever is behind you. This has resulted in some hilarious situations as children, pets, and spouses have wandered into meetings. But, it’s also possible that your boss is watching you when you’re not aware of it. Or it’s possible that your boss is watching your family when they aren’t aware of it. MORE