An alarming number of employees say they don’t feel appreciated at work and they’re just going through the motions. Leadership expert and former Yum! Brands Chairman David Novak has some advice for how to keep America’s workforce happy – and more productive.
— Read on www.cnbc.com/2019/06/18/disengaged-workers-need-to-be-recognized-by-their-bosses.html
Work cartoons to help you get through the week
Beyond Dilbert: Take a break at the office and laugh with our collection of Reader’s Digest cartoons about work and office life.
— Read on www.msn.com/en-ca/money/topstories/work-cartoons-to-help-you-get-through-the-week/ss-AAA9ZXY
Stressed at work? Your health is at risk
A new study from the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation found more than 80% of men are stressed at work and 60% are not getting proper sleep. That combination greatly increases the risk of heart disease and other chronic illnesses.
— Read on www.msn.com/en-ca/money/careersandeducation/stressed-at-work-your-health-is-at-risk/vi-AACPshH
Burnout Nation: How companies are de-stressing workforces – Reuters
No matter who you are or what you do, let me take a wild guess: You feel a little burned out right now.
— Read on www.reuters.com/article/us-world-work-burnout/burnout-nation-how-companies-are-de-stressing-workforces-idUSKCN1TE2LF
Canada’s Best Employers – Forbes
Here are the Top 50 Canada’s Best Employers
50. Transport Canada
INDUSTRIES: Services
HEADQUARTERS: Ottawa, Ontario
EMPLOYEES: 5,900
49. Carleton University
INDUSTRIES: Education
FOUNDED: 1942
COUNTRY: Canada
HEADQUARTERS: Ottawa, Ontario
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— Read on www3.forbes.com/leadership/canadas-best-employers/
You’re likely to be out of a job in your 50s — 4 ways to prepare and minimize the pain – MarketWatch
Early involuntary retirement could strike even you with your high five-figure salary, excellent work history and advanced degree.
— Read on www.marketwatch.com/story/youre-likely-to-be-out-of-a-job-in-your-50s-4-ways-to-prepare-and-minimize-the-pain-2019-04-02
9 unexpectedly high-paying jobs — some paying $110,000 or more – MarketWatch
As May jobs report reveals that wage growth has slowed, we highlight surprising jobs that pay well.
— Read on www.marketwatch.com/story/9-unexpectedly-high-paying-jobs-some-paying-110000-or-more-2019-06-07
4 rewarding part-time jobs for retirees — that actually pay well – MarketWatch
You can make well over minimum wage and work remotely
— Read on www.marketwatch.com/story/4-rewarding-part-time-jobs-for-retirees-that-actually-pay-well-2019-05-28
The No. 1 job billionaires and multimillionaires held before they got filthy rich – MarketWatch
And why it’s important for all of us to do that job, too.
— Read on www.marketwatch.com/story/the-no-1-job-billionaires-and-multi-millionaires-had-before-they-became-filthy-rich-2019-01-10
A 4-Day Workweek Could Be Coming to the U.K. – Bloomberg
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— Read on www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-06/a-4-day-workweek-could-be-coming-to-the-u-k