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What employees say makes an effective leader in the workplace?
- Entry-level employees want more authentic internal communication from CEOs, with 40% feeling their leaders don't "walk the walk."
- Survey shows that while 85% of top leaders believe they effectively communicate company values, only 62% of junior employees agree.
- Study reveals that trustworthiness, intelligence, and innovation are key qualities of effective leaders, according to both bosses and workers.
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The 3 things Jeff Bezos considers before making a hiring decision
- Admiration: Bezos values hiring individuals that existing employees can admire and learn from. He believes in surrounding himself with people who inspire and set positive examples.
- Raise the Bar: Bezos emphasizes the importance of new hires raising the average level of effectiveness within the group they join. He wants each employee to contribute to increasing the company's standards over time.
- Unique Skills and Interests: In addition to job-related skills, Bezos also looks for unique skills, interests, and perspectives that enrich the work environment for all employees. These attributes contribute to a more well-rounded and diverse workforce.
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How contract recruitment is reshaping the tech hiring landscape
- Contract recruitment is surging in the tech industry, with strong growth in contract roles compared to permanent positions.
- It offers flexibility, cost savings, access to global talent, and helps address talent shortages in tech.
- Clear roles, onboarding processes, and streamlined hiring are key to successful contract recruitment. Consider using job boards and recruitment agencies for support.
- Despite challenges, contract recruitment is reshaping tech hiring, offering a flexible approach to staying competitive in a rapidly changing industry.
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Return-to Office, a $1.3 trillion problem: What it looks like globally
- Return to office (RTO) post-pandemic is happening at different paces globally, with Asia and Europe ahead due to varying COVID-19 responses and workplace norms.
- Regional factors like culture, transportation, home office setups, and industry types are influencing RTO rates. Some European countries are implementing flexible work laws.
- Commercial real estate markets are facing potential losses of up to $1.3 trillion by 2030, reshaping how offices are used and valued.
- Legislative efforts, such as the "right to disconnect," are changing the work landscape, but asynchronous work and digital nomads are also altering traditional office dynamics.
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Why the ‘September Surge’ is overhyped for job seekers?
- The concept of a "September Surge" in hiring is trending on TikTok, with experts divided on its likelihood in the 2023 job market.
- Some experts like Liora Alvarez and Chanelle Howell suggest that September often sees increased hiring due to recruiters returning from vacations and companies wanting to fill positions before the holiday season, potentially benefiting job seekers.
- Others, Lalgee suggests companies are more focused on retaining staff than hiring new ones.
- Experts advise job seekers to update resumes, enhance LinkedIn, network online, and practice interviews to stay competitive, regardless of the surge.
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Why India's tech industry is now rushing to 26 smaller cities?
- India's tech industry is shifting away from traditional hubs like Bengaluru and Mumbai due to factors like infrastructure challenges and rising costs.
- 26 Tier 2 cities are emerging as new technology hubs, offering a skilled workforce, advanced infrastructure, and cost advantages for companies.
- These cities are attracting startups, with 39% of 2022 tech startups coming from Tier 2 cities, and investors are increasingly interested in these areas.
- Emerging cities are also witnessing a surge in demand for office spaces and offer a high quality of life, making them attractive for both businesses and employees.
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78% of aggregate demand emerged from these 5 tech skill suites
- Tech Skill Demand: Quess Corp's report highlights 78% of IT job demand driven by top 5 tech skills in Q1 FY24.
- Top Skills: SAP expertise, development roles, automotive design, testing, and IT infrastructure support are driving demand.
- Industry Distribution: IT sector (15%), BFSI (15%), and digital engineering (13%) lead in tech skill demand.
- Regional Focus: Hiring is concentrated in IT hubs like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra, and Haryana.
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Career experts say this is the no. 1 sign of a toxic workplace
- The biggest red flag of a toxic workplace is micromanagement, with 73% of workers considering it the No. 1 sign to watch out for.
- Trust issues between employees and managers have worsened with remote and hybrid work, leading to an increase in micromanagement
- To deal with micromanagers, communicate your concerns tactfully or seek guidance from HR, over-communicate with the micromanager, and avoid making mistakes.
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Why We Glorify Overwork and Refuse to Rest
- Value in Busyness: We link worth to work, preferring busyness over idleness, aiming to prove ourselves to others and ourselves.
- Fear of Underwhelm: We avoid boredom and negative emotions by immersing in work, even if unfulfilling, to escape feelings of inadequacy.
- Hidden Collusion with Overwork: Society and employers promote overwork, leading to silent acceptance and perpetuation of workaholism.
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'Better than a corporate job': Singapore restaurant job pay, perks impresses Indians
- A recruitment poster outside a Singaporean restaurant is circulating on social media, showing remarkable perks and incentives for job positions such as 'service crew' and 'kitchen crew'.
- Perks include allowances, bonuses, medical benefits, study sponsorships, and more for 'service' and 'kitchen crew' positions.
- The image has sparked discussions about the stark contrast between these incentives and those commonly offered in India.
- Many Indian users express surprise and debate about the differences in benefits and attitudes towards employees in their country.
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A new study makes it official: Women are always the wrong age for employers
- A new study shows that women face age discrimination in the workplace across different age brackets.
- Women under 40 often experience "role incredulity," while women over 60 report being ignored altogether.
- Middle-aged women also face age-related discrimination, making it challenging for them to progress in their careers.
- Gender-equity researchers believe this stems from the threat middle-aged women pose to insecure men in the workforce, leading to attempts to diminish their roles.
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Which Generative A.I. Skills Do Employers Want Most?
- Generative artificial intelligence (A.I.) skills are gaining attention among tech professionals. Companies are exploring ways to integrate generative A.I., such as chatbots, into their tech stacks.
- According to Upwork's analysis of job searches (Jan-June 2023), the top 10 generative A.I.-related skills searched by companies are ChatGPT, BERT, Stable Diffusion, TensorFlow, A.I. Chatbot, Generative A.I., Image Processing, PyTorch, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Bard.
- The analysis highlights a shift from singular generative AI tools to applications and services. Skills related to A.I. content creation, Azure OpenAI, and prompt engineering are seeing growth.
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7 In 10 Workers Are Millennials In India: Report
- Seven out of 10 employees (about 70 percent) are millennials in India, and about 22 percent of millennials in the workforce are females, a new report showed on Friday.
- According to the Great Place To Work India report, a remarkable 87 percent of millennials consider their current companies to be a great workplace
- The report also stated that 39 percent of millennials have grown to managerial positions, a testament to the progressive leadership development strategies employed by these companies.
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Bengaluru vendor who sold tender coconut to Bill Gates has 1 regret
- Coconut seller Hari Babu meets Bill Gates during an awareness camp near Bengaluru's Ulsoor Lake.
- Meeting Gates, an affluent and busy individual, felt like a dream come true for Babu, giving him a sense of purpose.
- Postal department staff made a test purchase from Babu's stall while Gates was present, and Gates thanked Babu for the coconut.
- Babu regrets not getting a photo with Gates, despite the memorable interaction.
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Millennial manager refuses to return to office, quits; her job gets listed as 'remote'
- A millennial marketing manager, Danielle, quits her Midwest job due to management's insistence on in-office work to gauge productivity.
- Danielle believes tools and ability for remote work exist, but people must embrace the new way of working.
- Interestingly, after Danielle leaves, her job is posted as a remote role online.
- Danielle previously worked partly remote and now joins a hybrid-first firm, valuing communication and productivity over physical presence.
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