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Changing how we do standups

The daily standup meeting in a team needed a refactor due to low engagement and too many meetings.
The team discussed the intent of the standup and came up with a solution to preserve its goals while reducing the pressure of meetings.
They implemented a daily SlackBot async standup for status updates and a 15-minute team sync on specific days for more focused discussions.
This approach resulted in fewer standup meetings, higher engagement, and increased enjoyment for the team.

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Future-Proof Your Workforce: Top Financial Wellness Trends for 2025

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Trump White House likely to abandon OSHA heat safety rule

The Trump White House is likely to abandon OSHA's heat safety rule
The rule requires employers to implement a Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Plan
Critics argue that the rule is overly burdensome and challenging to comply with
OSHA's National Emphasis Program and general duties clause still require employers to protect workers in extreme heat

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Trump taps ‘border czar’ who promised worksite immigration enforcement

President-elect Donald Trump announced that former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director Tom Homan will serve as the incoming administration's 'border czar.'
Homan, known for his promise of worksite immigration enforcement, supports Trump's call for deportation operations and targeting worksites.
The Biden administration ended wide-scale workplace roundups, which Homan believes are necessary to address individuals working illegally and trafficking victims.
During the first Trump administration, there was a significant increase in immigration raids at U.S. workplaces, prompting attorneys to advise employers on compliance measures.

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Preventing Lash and Brow Tints From Staining a Client’s Skin

Staining from lash and brow tints can be minimized by following certain steps.
Clean the skin thoroughly before applying tint to remove oils and dirt.
Apply a protective cream or gel as a barrier between the tint and the skin.
Take your time with the tint application and use precision tools.

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Chipotle Names Interim CEO Scott Boatwright as CEO

Chipotle has named Interim CEO Scott Boatwright as CEO and member of the board.
Boatwright served as Chipotle’s chief operating officer since 2017.
He has contributed to the strategy and growth of the business and achieved industry-leading retention rates.
Boatwright aims to provide greater opportunities for employees and generate value for shareholders.

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Cultivating Student Success When the Grass Looks Greener

Student success is often measured by how impressive a child's resume is as they prepare competitive applications for college admission.
The pursuit of success has resulted in students becoming self-conscious, insecure, and saddened by the successes of their peers.
Educators must remind students to enjoy their moments and stop chasing the supposed greener grass. Comparison robs us of joy.
Every student has their own unique path, and it's up to them to nurture it. Success isn't about comparison but about learning and growing.
Students should seek out the full picture and discover that their own yard is just as lush and inviting as distant green pastures.
Educators should guide students towards healthy reflection and support them in leaning in and trusting their own journeys.
Simple, small steps like including reflection-based questions in assignments can help plant the seed for students to blossom.
In the end, celebrating individual journeys, nurturing our own gardens, and seeking the whole picture is crucial in finding joy and success.

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Become an Industry Leader: The Proven Path to Dominance

Being an industry leader takes grit, strategy, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. A proper authority in your field doesn't just “happen”.
Narrowing your scope is a powerful tool for differentiation and helps you dominate your niche.
Make sure you can articulate your unique value proposition.
Create valuable, educational content that showcases your expertise and positions you as an authority.
Invest in SEO, social media marketing, and strategic partnerships to amplify your message and reach your target audience.
Stay focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences with unparalleled results.
Constantly innovate, experiment, and evolve to stay ahead of the curve.
Create a winning culture - attract top talent, create an environment of excellence, collaboration and continuous learning.
Remember being an authority isn't just about ego or status, it's about having a positive impact on your clients.
It takes time, hard work, focus, and a commitment to excellence to become an industry leader.

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when can I ask a potential employer about working remotely?

When job searching, it's important to raise the question of remote work or a hybrid schedule early on.
If remote work is a deal-breaker for you, broach the topic in the phone screen or first interview.
Waiting until the end of the process to ask about remote work may lead to wasted time and potential annoyance.
It's beneficial to join a company that is supportive of remote work to ensure a better work environment.

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10 California employment law changes to know about for 2025

California has made changes to requirements for wages, sick leave and captive audience meetings.
Local governments will be enforcing certain state nondiscrimination laws due to struggles at the state’s civil rights department.
California has outlawed intersectional discrimination at the state level.
Employers requiring a driver’s license for a job must reasonably expect driving to be one of the job functions.
AB 2499 expands protections for victims of violence and prohibits retaliation against an employee taking time off.
For freelancers receiving at least $250 from an employer, a written contract is required with record-keeping requirements.
California created protections for employees who decline to attend employer-sponsored meetings about political or religious matters.
Paid family leave benefits will no longer require employees to use up to 2 weeks of accrued but unused vacation.
AB 3234 requires employers voluntarily subjecting their business to a social compliance audit to post detailed findings on their website.
The California minimum hourly wage will increase from $16 to $16.50 in the new year.
Proposition 32 would raise the minimum wage to $17 for the remainder of 2024 for employers with over 25 employees; Wage changes vary by locality.
The salary threshold for overtime exemption will increase to $68,640 on Jan. 1, 2025.

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October retail hiring hit a low not seen since before the pandemic

Actual hiring for retail and transportation sectors in October dropped to the lowest point since before the pandemic.
Retailers added 124,700 jobs, marking the lowest October total since 2018.
Transportation and warehousing added 61,300 jobs, the lowest number since 2019.
Job seekers are showing increased interest in part-time seasonal work in 2024, especially in retail.

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I’ve Lost Faith In Regular Coaching (But There’s A Better Alternative)

Regular coaching may not be effective in solving problems in an engineering team, since engineers often prefer to be left alone. Addressing issues regularly, however, is necessary to ensure that problems do not escalate any further, much like brushing your teeth every day. If you decide to intervene early, two principles are helpful: first, let your engineer know that there is an issue that needs to be addressed, even if it makes you uncomfortable. Second, wait for them to finish venting before you present the opposite perspective or solution, rather than immediately offering advice.
In coaching for engineers, it is necessary for the manager to help staff understand the impact of their actions, rather than achieve goals set by the coach. The EM should become aware of issues themselves before attempting to address them and understand that coaching is not always about underperformance. Addressing issues such as communication and conflict requires a broader, big-picture view. Classical coaching methods have often failed as they tend to avoid problems, while intervening early is more effective in resolving them.
There are no fixed rules for incentivizing staff to change their behaviour, but small steps such as bringing up conversations early on and allowing staff to vent their emotions before presenting another perspective can go a long way towards resolving issues within a team. As an EM, withholding feedback can lead to more problems down the line, so it's better to address the situation earlier than later to avoid unnecessary consequences.
EMs can use coaching to help the engineering team understand the impact of their actions on the team. Regular brushing of problem issues help to avoid any grave consequences by identifying the problem at an early stage. One should change their mindset for a start and work to improve the given situation by sticking to the principles. Moreover, a change in perspective, such as seeing feedback and coaching as a routine maintenance act, can make it easier to take essential actions.
The author suggests that not offering advice immediately when addressing the issue can be more effective when discussing matters with an engineer. Providing the big-picture perspective before attempting to provide a solution can go a long way towards the proper resolution of the issue, as it helps the engineer to fully understand the impacts of their behaviour.

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my brother is my business partner and he keeps going MIA

A CEO is struggling with her unreliable brother who is also her business partner. The brother, who acts as the vice president in the company, has shown symptoms of anxiety, depression, or some mental health concern that he hasn't addressed. He is sometimes unreliable, and his behavior occasionally drops the ball spectacularly, leaving people to clean up his mess.
The family company consists of the father, who is the majority owner and the president, the CEO, who is a minority owner, and her brother, who is the VP and a minority owner. It was previously agreed that the company would transition to both siblings equally.
The brother had previously shown improvement and even said he wanted to lead the family business for the long term. However, last year he failed to communicate effectively, leaving a project stranded. The CEO told him he needed to see a therapist or in some way address his unreliability, or she wouldn't go into business with him.
Recently, the brother's behavior has become shaky again, and he has been less and less responsive. The CEO found out that he left the country without informing her and left a current project stranded, among other things.
The CEO knows she doesn't want to work with her brother under these circumstances and is seeking advice on how to deal with the situation. The CEO's dad, who is fed up with the brother's behavior, wants to fire him immediately, while the CEO wants something in between that and maintaining their current situation.
The CEO has three options: giving him a final warning, letting him go, or setting down standards and asking him to decide whether he can commit to the requirements. She can then take action based on his decision. The CEO needs to set clear boundaries about what will happen in case of future problems and stick to these boundaries.
The CEO loves her brother but can't continue working with him under these circumstances. She knows that their relationship is already damaged due to his behavior, and continuing to work together may only make things worse. Ultimately, she has to prioritize the business's needs over her relationship with her brother.
The reader can seek more related advice about family businesses facing similar issues.

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Effective storytelling in product management

Product storytelling helps in adding context and excitement to any product document or presentation.
Sharing data in a story-driven way can simplify complex data as well as build trust and credibility.
Using storytelling with data makes it more memorable, brings up insights and creates clarity on the purpose of your pitch.
Storytelling establishes empathy and customer-centricity which helps in reflecting on a process, lesson, or mistake.
It is important to remember the audience and goals while using storytelling and to use the right information at the right time.
Using emotions in storytelling helps to further connect with the audience.
It's important to reference your story when answering questions in product management.
Storytelling is a powerful tool which can create breakthroughs in communication, drive innovation and collaboration within the team and stakeholders.
Product managers should tell the insights narratively in the context of what it means instead of throwing up percentages on a slide and move on.
Knowing the audience and their motives can help in leveraging storytelling to highlight the pain points they relate to, that they have concern for, and that feel relevant in their world.

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The Value of Small Wins

Small wins create momentum and build confidence in work and life.
They provide proof that progress is being made.
Celebrating small wins keeps us motivated when big goals feel distant.
Ultimately, it is the accumulation of small wins that leads to big achievements.

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