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Mindfulness Skills in Times of Uncertainty

Thrive Global

And more interestingly, what are the practices that can help you get through this exceedingly challenging time of stress and uncertainty? Over time, you’ll be amazed at the patterns that show up! Body Scan : Attending and listening to your body, in a nonreactive way, creates a safe space in which you can anchor in the observer place.

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Want to Fill More Open Jobs? Workers with Criminal Records Say ‘Ban the Box’

Zenefits

Lauren Johnson was pregnant in 2008, when she got into a car wreck and broke her foot. She had served time in county jails and state facilities for drug offenses. Online applications meant less time driving around town, inquiring about open positions and carefully penciling in employment history and references in clear handwriting.

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coming to work with Covid symptoms, including work about a BDSM dungeon in a portfolio, and more

Ask a Manager

I know in Normal Times this is legal, but I had assumed the CARES Act allowed for people to get paid time off due to COVID. Getting permission before asking people for references. I told him to give it time, but he did an amazing job for the company (and gave them four weeks notice of his resignation).

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Veterans in Civilian Roles: A Business Challenge and Big L&D Opportunity

Degreed

We had senior leaders watching, presenting, and attending. It can also provide upward mobility for millions of workers—including veterans—at a crucial time for the U.S. Air Force, Security Forces with an honorable discharge in 2008, I had obtained the rank of E-6, or Technical Sergeant. But by the time I saw it, it was too late.

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delaying a start date, resigning at the wrong time, and more

Ask a Manager

Back in my accounting/finance days, I used to apply for jobs all the time. This becomes much less of an issue as you put more time between you and school, but it’s a very real issue when the degrees are still pretty fresh. Were my graduate degrees hurting me? You often see those two degrees together.

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5 Mistakes Successful Speakers Never Make

Unbridled Talent

Whenever possible, I like to attend other sessions at these events – because I enjoy learning, and I also want to watch great speakers, so I can continue to grow and improve as a speaker myself. Last year, I attended a conference breakout session led by a speaker with an impressive title. 10 Audience Engagement Killers.

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Virtual Outplacement: How Careerminds Blends People and Technology

Careerminds

Providers who stick to the traditional outplacement process and don’t embrace technological innovations will not be able to provide the value of service necessary to support clients during times of workforce transition. There is no need for participants to waste gas, mileage, or unproductive time sitting in traffic.