HOW TO GET THE JOB DONE AND HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT AT WORK

Happy Monday, March 18, 2024! Here are a few positive stories for the week.

POSITIVE ACTION: HOW TO DEAL WITH PROCRASTINATION

Many of us know what it’s like to put something off until tomorrow, i.e. to procrastinate. In fact, the word procrastinare in Latin means “for tomorrow.”

I stumbled upon a great thread on X recently that gives several pointers on how to deal with procrastination by doing short, simple tasks. Take a look and try applying some of the techniques to everyday work or side projects you’ve always wanted to start!

Read the thread here.

POSITIVE TREND: FINDING YOUR DREAM JOB MAY NO LONGER REQUIRE A DEGREE

An economist for the job website Indeed, Cory Stahle, recently sat with Yahoo Finance to discuss trends in hiring requirements in the US. According to Indeed’s most recent reports, a few years ago, just over 20% of jobs listed required a bachelor’s degree or more, whereas today the number has fallen closer to 17%.

While this could indicate a shift in the types of jobs that are hiring in the market, further analysis revealed that employers are indeed (pun intended) removing education requirements and adding skills requirements. This could mean that getting the job you’ve always wanted could be less about advancing your degree and more about advancing your skillset, depending on the sector.

Watch a short clip of the report results here.

POSITIVE IMPACT: HOW TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON COWORKERS

Sometimes a little bit can go a long way. While not all people are comfortable sharing about themselves, a study by EY in 2018 suggests that employees have a greater 
sense of belonging when their coworkers show interest in knowing how they are doing.

An article on the study states: 
Surface-level as such check-ins may seem, taking the time to ask your teammates how they’re feeling, what they’re struggling with, or how their life is going outside of work goes a long way: The study found that more than a third of the survey respondents feel the greatest sense of belonging at work, as compared to other social environments, especially when their colleagues are invested in their personal and professional wellbeing.

Read more on the study here.

-Myron