Hiring individuals who are not only aligned with your company’s mission, but contribute consistently in a meaningful way, is not an easy task. However, there are a number of tactics leaders can take to ensure employees feel valued and, in turn, reciprocate their value and optimize performance. (Thrive Global)
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While friends and family may question your motivation, career changes aren’t that unusual anymore. The standard line from the Department of Labor is that most people change careers five to seven times over the course of their lives—and while that number seems a bit high, at least you know you're not alone. Here are seven things to consider when making a career change. (Monster)
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U.S. Travel released results of a study this week that revealed travel industry jobs lead to higher wages and a permanent foothold for financial success, offering better compensation in both manufacturing and healthcare. The study results come from the U.S. Travel Association’s Made in America: Travel’s Contribution to Workforce Development. (Hotel Business)
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The traditional trajectory of a career that lasts 25 to 30 years–usually with the same company–has become extremely rare. This now means the majority of workers are having two, three, or more phases of their career during their lifetime. (Fast Company)
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As America becomes more diverse in race and ethnicity, U.S. workers have complicated ideas on the best way to achieve diversity in the workplace. Most value workplace diversity, but few want employers to consider race or ethnicity in hiring and promotion decisions. (Pew Research Center)
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Working Mother magazine has released its annual list of Best Companies for Multicultural Women and how businesses can continue to foster change. Findings show an increase for minority women in some leadership roles. (NBC)
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The Justice Department has confirmed that it has seized a North Korean ship used to sell coal in violation of international sanctions, the U.S. alleges. It is the first seizure by U.S. authorities as they clamp down with enforcement efforts against the North Korean regime. (The Washington Post)
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Top CEOs, business leaders and economists in South Africa offer their tips on what steps must be taken following this week's Presidential elections in order to reinvigorate the economy. (Bloomberg)
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The Graduate School of Management at the University of California-Davis is launching a fully online Master of Business Administration degree — the first in the history of the 10-campus university. Its first class of students will begin classes on Sept. 30. (UC Davis)
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Disruptive technology is rapidly changing the business landscape. And when it comes to making or managing technological disruptions, going to business school can help. (BusinessBecause)
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FedEx recently announced plans to find and support 75 black entrepreneurs who want to grow their small businesses through a public/private partnership. FedEx President and CEO Richard Smith said businesses need to be 'intentional' about expanding opportunities to minorities and disengranchised groups. (Amsterdam News)
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Chinese and U.S. negotiators are set to resume trade talks in Washington amid the threat of fresh tariffs and warnings over the global economy. (BBC)
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In the year 2019, African-Americans simultaneously hold the titles in all three of the biggest beauty competitions. This year, Miss America, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA are black women. All of the pageants have had several African-American winners previously, but never all three at the same time....It could begin to break down societal stereotypes of black femininity that have long been perpetuated in the media. (Chicago Tribune)
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May 9, 2019
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