Youre less likely to share with culturally different coworkers

You're less likely to share with culturally different coworkers You're less likely to share with culturally different coworkers You can’t fight what you do not know. Sharing how much you earn and what you know about bad clients and difficult bosses with your colleagues is key to succeeding at work.But new research highlighted in Harvard Business Review finds that these whisper networks are not reaching all the people who need it in the office. Researchers Burcu Subasi, Wendy van Ginkel, and Daan van Knippenber found that your cultural background at work can determine if colleagues are willing to share or are more likely to withhold business information with you.Minority groups at work more likely to be out of the loopIn one of the experiments, researchers split 180 participants into teams that included Dutch, German, or Chinese nationalities. The researchers found that when left unattended for a project of opening a fictional theater, the German and Dutch participants shared information about the project equally with each other, but Chinese participants were more likely to be out of the loop and had their p erformance hurt as a result. The results suggest that smaller cultural differences are not as likely to hold you back, but the more differences that come into play like nationality and language differences, the more likely you are going to experience a knowledge gap.“Nationality minority status invites differences in team member interactions that result in less access to distributed information, and as a consequence lower performance, for low-status nationality minority individuals,” the researchers concluded.Information backchannels help employees know who to work for and what they should ask. Knowledge sharing is especially key to helping vulnerable employees who are just getting established in their careers and lack the support of deep networks. For this kind of collaboration to work, information sharing about what you know about the job needs to be available for all to hear.For bosses, this can means making it a part of your duty to emphasize the value of sharing ideas and g iving feedback. Praise teammates who collaborate with each other and acknowledge credit where it is due. When we know we are being watched for fairness, we feel social pressure to act more fair. The researchers found that when the participants were publicly observed by a third party, knowledge sharing got more even. It’s a reminder for managers and employees: to prevent information hoarding, good behavior needs to modeled and rewarded.

Why remote work didnt work for me

Why remote work didn't work for me Why remote work didn't work for me Sure, remote work is a lifesaver for working moms, employees who are caring for loved ones, or for people who thrive in heads-down work all day long. As someone who lives in Los Angeles, enduring a daily commute can shave years off your life. When you read reports that  82 percent of telecommuters report lower stress levels, it really hits home.Working remotely does have huge benefits. It can improve your health, your monthly transportation bills, and your happiness at work. However, there are some drawbacks. I will, no doubt, read this article in five or ten years and say, “Caileen, you fool!” but for now- right at this moment- remote work is not the best option for me. Let me tell you why. Follow Ladders on Flipboard! Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more! Face-to-face interaction When my previous company went remote, I was not too happy. I had just gone through a horrifying breakup and I simply needed human interaction. It’s not that my coworkers were my best friends in the entire world, but they were people- people with whom I spoke, ate lunch next to, and communicated with on a daily basis. So, when I found out my company was  going remote, I was a little horrified. To me, face-to-face interaction is an integral part of work life. My bosses did take great care to set up weekly Google Hangouts, but was that enough? For me, not so much. While it worked for a long enough time, it soon became old. Even  as an introvert  (maybe especially so), human interaction- daily human interaction- is crucial for me. Without it, I slowly became disengaged in the work. It’s difficult to replicate the excitement, camaraderie, and the hustle when you’re in the “office” section of your studio apartment. For me, the lack of human interaction was my first suspicion that  remote work wasn’t  a good fitfor me- and I was right about that. Career development I was about a year into remote work, when I really felt like I hit a wall. I didn’t hate remote work the entire time. There were huge perks to working remotely. Since I started earlier in the morning (sans commute) I was able to get a ton of extremely focused work done before I ever would have been to work in a normal office. I even  wrote an article  about how much I loved working remotely. The biggest reason that  remote work  didn’t work for me was (and is) my desire to work in a live, moving environment. When my position and my entire company went remote, I had a cushy job title- but if I am being honest, I didn’t have the skill set I wanted to have for myself. Online learning  is amazing- you can learn entirely new skill sets through online courses, in-depth articles, and by following experts in your own field. However, there are things you will not learn from anything else other than hands-on experience. Sure, I can watch one thousand videos on how to tie my shoes on  YouTube, but I will never know how to do it unless I tie my own shoes. This is something that began to weigh heavily on me. I thought, the longer I stay here, the more opportunity I am missing out on. I wanted to be face-to-face with clients, to work through problems in real-time, and to experience day-to-day life that simply wasn’t happening in my apartment. The biggest drawback was a stalling in  my own professional development. A huge part of building your career is paying attention to the gaps in your own skill sets- and filling them in. It became increasingly apparent that, in order to truly earn a director title, I needed to be directing IRL. Personal discipline while working remotely This is a reason many people cite for not being able to work remotely. In truth, you will learn to build better personal discipline. Depending on your company’s remote policies, you may even be able to make your own hours. This allows any employee to work at her  peak productivity- during her most productive times. We aren’t all robots- as such, we are not all wired to be at our highest efficiency between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm. In this way, remote work can be excellent. You can ride your own productivity waves- whenever they arrive. If you have real doubts about building any sort of personal discipline, remote work probably isn’t for you. Sure, it’s great for activities like writing or pulling data- where you need dedicated time and limited distractions, but it can be detrimental when you are working on a project with a team- which brings me to my next point. Heads-down versus heads-together Heads-down work is crucial- in any position. For heads-down tasks, remote work is optimal. There are no distractions- nobody is coming to ask you a quick question. You can set your away message on Slack and toil away at your heads down work. Unless you are working heavily in data analytics or complicated coding projects, not all of your work is heads-down work. For work that needs to be completed by a  team working together collaboratively, remote work is not the greatest. This is what I like to call heads-together work. This is the kind of work that no FaceTime, no Hangout, and no video call can replicate. Believe me, I have tried. It may sound cheesy, but there is no way to fully replicate an in-person brainstorm meeting. For example, when we hold our editorial planning meetings here at CC, we get together in a room with colored markers and a whiteboard- and we go off. As we fill the weeks with content that excites and motivates us, the energy really builds. This heads-together work is crucial to the mission of your company. I am trying really hard not to use the word synergy here, but you get the gist, right? Heads-together work, to me, is invaluable. Traveling remotely isn’t that great “But you can travel wherever you want- and work from anywhere!” Ok, sure. The truth about traveling when you work remotely is that it’s tough. First of all, before you go anywhere, you are going to have to make sure you have reliable internet. In working remotely, you learn quickly that your local coffee shop probably doesn’t have wifi strong enough for your Google Hangouts. That coffee shop in Miami? You won’t know about those wifi issues until you’re there- literally sweating because you can’t join the marketing meeting you’re supposed to be running. The second problem with traveling remotely is other people. I love you family, friends, and loved ones- but you all made working remotely while traveling a real struggle. In my experience, those who haven’t worked remotely won’t (or can’t) take it seriously. As a result, when you’re traveling with others, they are constantly trying to pull you away from work. Okay, maybe it’s my fault- I can tend to be a people pleaser, so this was a huge point of stress for me. Traveling, especially for any type of enjoyment, is not that great when you’re working remotely. Seriously. You will likely miss out on happy hours, kiteboarding, midday pool lounges, Aperol spritzes, and countless other events. Is semi-remote the future? Here’s the part where I contradict everything I have said so far. Remote work can have  huge benefits- and I think it’s part of the future. Companies that allow a remote Friday or that are open to semi-flexible schedules are going to see huge increases in employee efficiency and satisfaction. For me, for now, completely remote work is not a large part of my immediate future, but maybe it is for you. This article originally appeared on Career Contessa. 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How to Deal With an Emotionally Abusive Boss - The Muse

How to Deal With an Emotionally Abusive Boss - The Muse How to Deal With an Emotionally Abusive Boss For all of our sakes, I wish emotionally abusive bosses didn’t exist. But I also know that’s a big wish, and I don’t know any genies (at the moment). I do, however, know several people who report to managers who yell constantly or make them cry. I know even more people who’ve been in that situation at previous roles. And the reasons why it took them so long to leave- or why they still haven’t left yet- are valid: They can’t afford to, they’re afraid to, they’re supporting families, they don’t know the next step they want to take. So, this article isn’t going to tell you that the best move is to just quit (that said, if there’s one piece of advice I can give it’s finding a way to get out as soon as you feasibly can). I’m writing this for the people who can’t leave right now and need help coping. And to make sure I’m giving you the best possible advice, I turned to Alyssa Petersel, LMSW, therapist, and Founder and CEO of My Wellbeing. Figure Out What Stress Management Tool Works for You “I think stress management is really important,” Petersel told me when we first sat down to discuss this topic. “Everyone has tools that work best for them, and it’s about finding something that’s cathartic. That might be exercising, or it could be watching something funny, or it could be spending time with friends and family. Moreover, seek support from others who have been in similar situations to help you feel less alone.” If you’re unsure of what might work for you, read this, this, and this. Create Physical Space Between the Two of You Petersel also suggests setting boundaries- literal, physical boundaries: “Communicate with your boss when you have to, but then give yourself that space.” This could be as simple as taking your lunch break or walking around outside the office when you have a free moment. This also goes for managing your boss’ outbursts. Says Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert who’s quoted in a Forbes article about workplace bullies, “‘When in doubt, if you notice a warning sign, get out of the way. Just as you shouldn’t stick your face near the snout of a snarling dog, you should remove yourself from the path of a manic bully until things cool off.’” Embrace Mindfulness If you find it’s difficult to physically remove yourself from your boss, meditation- at your desk or at home- can also help you put up a safety net: “When things get overwhelming and you need a little bit of space, but don’t necessarily have the physical space or time to actually be removed from the situation, mindfulness helps you create space internally,” says Petersel. “[Y]ou can’t change your boss or fix his response to stress…If indeed your boss has tipped over the edge, no amount of perfection on your part…will help…What you can do is work on yourself,” adds author of How to Be Happy at Work: The Power of Purpose, Hope, and Friendship Annie McKee in a recent Harvard Business Review article. “Free up some time for renewal…mindfulness meditation has a profound impact on one’s ability to stay grounded and manage stress.” Here’s one breathing technique Petersel suggests trying out when you’re going through a tough encounter with your manager: Breathe in for 10 seconds, hold for five at the top, and breathe out for 10 seconds. Breathing in will bring more oxygen to your brain, bringing you energy and clarity. Breathing out will release calming neurotransmitters, to help you stay grounded and calm. Find Support But at the end of the day, if you still find yourself struggling and need help managing the stress and anxiety, it may be worth visiting a therapist, suggests Petersel: Going to HR can be intimidating. There’s fear you can lose your job or it will be taken the wrong way or your boss will find out. Going to someone who’s removed from the company helps you feel safe and gives you the chance to be vulnerable without worrying about it getting back to someone- a therapist will always honor confidentiality…just having the space to be really honest and open is important. If you’re not comfortable with a therapist (or can’t afford one), you shouldn’t feel stuck. Surround yourself with a support network- whether that’s your family, friends, or even the colleagues you work with, and lean on them when you’re feeling lost, down, or upset. It’s as simple as saying, “I’m dealing with a really tough boss, and I can’t leave right now, so I’d love if you could help pick me up or listen to me vent when things get especially bad.” While it certainly may not feel like it in the moment, Petersel says, even the most challenging work environments ultimately become learning experiences. You may not be able to leave now, but by focusing on taking care of yourself, you’ll come to figure out what you don’t want in your next manager- and be able to avoid finding yourself in this kind of situation again. And no matter what you decide to do after reading this article, memorize this and repeat it to yourself when things become too much: You deserve a manager who treats you fairly.

Job Interview Weakness Used to Your Advantage

Job Interview Weakness Used to Your Advantage Job Interview Weakness Used to Your Advantage This dreaded, seemingly trick question will no longer be difficult to answer in job interviews. Most job candidates are familiar with the “What’s your biggest weakness?” interview question, but few feel equipped to answer it with confidence.The next time you’re asked the stress-inducing question in an interview, use these tips to provide a powerful response to discuss your weaknesses for interviews.Avoid faux weaknesses.Recruiters and employers don’t want to hear that you’re a perfectionist or any of those other faux weaknesses that can be turned into strengths. They actually want to know about an area you’ve struggled with, and most importantly, what you’ve done to overcome that limitation. Steer clear of the “positive” weaknesses and stick to sharing something that’s genuine.Choose something work-related.This is not the time to discuss your fear of commitment or that you get awful road rage during rush hour. Focus on an area that’s relevant to your professio nal life. For example, perhaps you struggled with multi-tasking earlier in your career but have become a master at it in recent years.Don’t mention essential skills.Remember, the goal is to share a shortcoming that you’ve already taken steps to improve. This demonstrates to the hiring manager that you’re not only self-aware, but you’re dedicated to self-improvement.   If your greatest weakness is a critical requirement for the job and you’re still struggling in this area, then you may want to reconsider whether it’s the right role for you.Use the STAR method to explain.The STAR  method is typically used to respond to behavioral interview questions; however, it can also be a great way to explain how you’ve overcome a weakness in a succinct, thoughtful manner. Here’s what to do: Think of a  Situation  or  Task  that you’ve struggled with in the past. This could be anything from having difficulty remaining cool under pressure, being afraid of public speaking, or getting too caught up in the little details of a project and missing deadlines. Identify what  Actions  you’ve taken to improve your skill-set or overcome this shortcoming at the office. For instance, if you’ve been too efficient for your own good in the past and ended up cutting corners, you can explain what measures you’ve taken to ensure you produce a high-quality, error-free product now. Discuss the  Results  of your actions. Are you no longer struggling with this skill at the office? Have your customer scores or employee assessments improved? Are you performing better at your organization? Prove you’re an accomplished professional by explaining the final success. Use this question as an opportunity to demonstrate to prospective employers your commitment to excellence and professional development. Remember, it’s not always about the strengths you possess, but the results you can achieve when the odds are against you.

Document Reviewer Skills and Essential Traits

Document Reviewer Skills and Essential Traits Document Reviewer Skills and Essential Traits Document review is a crucial component of litigation and the most labor-intensive part of discovery. As the document review industry has evolved, careers in this niche field have grown more plentiful and complex. Document reviewers possess specialized skills to analyze complex information and make judgment calls with respect to relevance, privilege, responsiveness, and confidentiality. The skills required may vary, depending on whether the review team is conducting a first-level review, second-level review or later review. However, a number of core skills are essential to document review. Here are the top 10 document review skills necessary for success in this growing industry. The Top 10 Skills Legal know-how - An understanding of the litigation process including the stages of a lawsuit and the process of discovery is critical.Subject matter expertise - Document reviewers must understand the specifics of the case or project to make intelligent decisions regarding the production of documents. In addition to an understanding of the applicable law, it is also important that the reviewer is well-versed in the more nuanced aspects of the project or case. This may include an understanding of keywords and phrases and how information fits into the overall case strategy. EDRM Knowledge - An understanding of the electronic discovery reference model is also important. Reviewers should understand how technology is applied to manage the collection, retrieval, processing, analysis and production of documents. They should also know how their jobs fit into the EDRM scheme.Technical skills - Reviewers must gain proficiency in various document review tools and software programs including project management and quality control metrics. They should also be able to adapt to new technologies as the electronic review industry is always evolving. Attention to detail - Keen attention to detail is necessary in order to analyze large volumes of data and documents. A typical reviewer might examine hundreds of documents a day and thousands of documents over the course of the project.Project management skills - Document reviewers may manage teams of reviewers or specific projects. They must understand how to lead teams and oversee large document productions, privilege logs, and other projects.Communication skills - Since document reviewers routinely interact with vendors, clients and other members of the legal team, strong oral and written communication skills as well as excellent listening skills are important. Foreign language fluency - The ability to read and analyze complex legal documents in foreign languages is important in projects involving multi-national documents and documents that require translation from other languages.Customer service skills - Some document reviewers have client contact and must know how to effectively interact with internal and external clients, attorneys, vendors, and others. A service-oriented attitude is often as important as technical skills and industry knowledge.Quality control - Reviewers must understand and adhere to quality control programs that monitor, identify and repair defects and issues. They must also understand the analytics and metrics relating to the document review process to measure and predict the speed and accuracy of reviewers work. Personal Traits Necessary to Succeed in Document Review In addition to the skills outlined above, the following personality traits are necessary for success as a document reviewer: Dependability - Document reviewers who are trustworthy and reliable will yield the most return on investment for law firms and organizations.Efficiency - Since discovery is the most time-consuming stage of the litigation, efficiency is crucial to keeping costs in check.Conscientiousness - Reviewing thousands of documents and sifting through massive amounts of data requires a careful, thoughtful and deliberate analysis. The inadvertent production of a privileged or confidential document can destroy a case or alienate a client. Positive attitude - An upbeat, can do attitude is helpful in an industry where morale can be low and the work tedious.Team-oriented - Document review is a team-based process and the ability to work with other team members is essential.Strong work ethic - Since document reviewers are often monitored for speed and efficiency, those with a strong work ethic and willingness to go the extra mile help to keep costs down.Flexibility - Document reviewers who have the ability to accommodate last minute, time-sensitive projects will be valued members of the review team. Interested in a document review career? Learn more about the document review process and document review work to decide a document review job is right for you.

The Recently Leaked Secrets to Resume Phrase Discovered

The Recently Leaked Secrets to Resume Phrase Discovered Lies You've Been Told About Resume Phrase How you're sending a resume needs to be obvious the immediate someone opens the file. A great resume format is simple to scan. Your introductory email is among the absolute most important things to get right in order to make the most of the responses to your resume. Whether your resume is already online or still in paper form, it's likely to wind up in a database sooner or later and you have to make certain it comes up in the most suitable searches. The Key to Successful Resume Phrase When you state you'll be following up with the employer, be sure to do it! When you are having the undertaking of producing a solution, attempt to utilize your sense of creativity. Possessing the solution accessible, you will need to understand how to do it and what steps need to implement it. Resume action words supply a number of advantages. Not only is it more descriptive for your possible e mployer, but in addition, it provides you an opportunity to advertise yourself a tiny bit more. Another important consideration to consider is to relate the way your previous experiences would benefit the target company. In all likelihood, you'll get caught, because it is going to be obvious you do not understand how to competently do your work properly. Say you're the ideal person for the job. Consider it, rather, as a chance to showcase the remarkable things you've done in your career and an opportunity to begin a conversation with a possible employer. You may want to skip the chronological format if you've worked in relatively similar positions for your whole career or held the exact same job for quite a long duration of time. You don't wish to go edged from a job because you just have sixteen decades of expertise and someone else has 19! As soon as you're at work, showing you have integrity and a strong work ethic is something that you can demonstrate. Make sure you're highlighting the most relevant and topical experience essential for the position. So as to convince the hiring manager that you truly have the leadership skills, you've got to mention all the accomplishments you have done in your prior jobs or organizations. Show the way the skills you have are related to the job. Interpersonal skills Having the capability to interact with people on a one on one ba sis assists in getting the work done. Hiring managers want to scan your resume and discover the information that they need in record time so that they are able to move on to the next resume. Resumes might be organized in various ways. Whispered Resume Phrase Secrets Written Communication Writing well is a significant element of your professional presentation. Ambicious Command of Microsoft Office isn't a skill. The very first step to including your technology-related skills is to earn a very simple list. Soft skill like leadership skill is among the keywords that could be scanned by tracking system. You'll obviously need to use only individuals who will provide you with a positive review. A lot of people who are unable to write well are extremely talented in many different ways, but people often mistake an inability to write nicely with too little intelligence. You don't need to examine the top and say that you did things which you didn't really do or utilize fancy words incorrectly. Power words are used for m any factors. Employers wish to truly feel confident they are your very first selection, so have them know you're all set to leave freelancing behind and join the corporate world once more. Job seekers that are reluctant to share the reason why they left one job for another might look as though they're hiding what could be valuable details. The reason being that recruiters wish to understand which skills you've been using most recently. The fact remains, you don't have any method of knowing the specific keywords hiring businesses and recruiters use. Put that achievement on your resume to verify that it is possible to adapt when challenged a superior employers search for. Among the foremost qualities that any employer would like to see in their employees is the capacity to multitask. A room full of quiet applicants all vying for the exact job isn't unlike a stack of resumes an employer faces when there's an open position. Put simply, to get the goal you'd be seeking out ways to accomplish it before finding solution to the issue.

A Startling Fact about Social Media Specialist Resume Uncovered

A Startling Fact about Social Media Specialist Resume Uncovered Social networking is among the best tools to bring in new clients or clients. Social networking is among the most cost-efficient digital advertising and marketing methods used to syndicate content and boost your business' visibility. Social networking represents low-cost tools that are utilised to combine technology and social interaction by means of words. They is quickly becoming one of the most important channels through which companies interact with their current customers. Different social networking marketing sites need various approaches, so develop a special strategy tailored for each platform. You should understand social media as an advertising tool. In other words, social media marketing a part of conducting business in the new millennium. If you choose to use paid advertising on social networking, always start small to find out exactly what you should count on. With 328 million monthly active users, it is still one of the most common social networking platforms. Through social media sites, businesses can stay in contact with individual followers. You ought to have the ability to manage several social networking platforms for numerous customers. Writing a winning resume is simpler than you believe. Numerous additional internet marketing mishap examples exist. Crafting a thriving social networking contest is just one of the most alluring tactics you may utilize. If your company isn't already active on social media websites, now's the opp ortunity to begin. The Honest to Goodness Truth on Social Media Specialist Resume Every social networking profile you enhance your advertising mix is a gateway to your site, and every parcel of content you post is another chance to acquire a new customer. Your content has to be so excellent thatit makes the user want to tell all her or his friends about it. Posting insightful and well-written content on your social media is a remarkable method to develop into a specialist and leader in your area. Posting poorly written content or conveying the incorrect sort of messages on social media sites can seriously influence your digital PR presence. Definitions of Social Media Specialist Resume If you believe social media is just for the little business owners which are trying out an experiment, I must correct you. The site is operational in seven distinct nations, including the USA and Canada. Simply having people interact with your content will boost brand awareness and commence buil ding your reputation for an enterprise. You are able to run the company from home, or any place else with internet access. Folks utilize social networking platforms to remain connected to their buddies, loved ones, and communities. They don't want to be sold too. They prefer to do business with other people, rather than companies. Social lets you reach a wide audience. Amazing tools nearly always have noticeable price tags. A great service would lead to a positive review which gets the hotel free advertising via social networking, though, a poor service will end in a negative consumer review which could harm the business's reputation. It's simple to see that social networking marketing is a central element for success in marketing and lots of marketers realize the capacity for business growth employing the platform. The Lost Secret of Social Media Specialist Resume So when the hiring company hasn't provided a salary for work, we look at salary data from related businesse s and locations to produce a fair estimate for what you may anticipate. Never neglect to include your most important abilities, like the site optimization and cross-platform marketing and advertising skills listed in the social networking specialist resume sample. Your very first job is among your very best learning experiences. It's also perfect for posting jobs and standard employee networking. The Bizarre Secret of Social Media Specialist Resume If you employ a social networking management or internet PR agency (like us), it is going to cost around $3,000-$7,000 per month, but nevertheless, it'll be an investment that you will be likely to find a return on. The earlier you begin, the more quickly you'll see growth in your organization. Most businesses analyze the potency of their social media when they publish. There's little doubt about it social media ought to be an important element of your overall marketing and advertising efforts. Among the most valuable benefits of social media is marketplace insight. With the feedback you make it in the practice of social media marketing, you're going to be the very first to know whenever there are issues and you are able to take action to resolve them straight away. There are a lot of good reasons to look at starting a social networking management enterprise.