John Goodman’s Post

The share of workers who looked for a job rose to 28% in July, according to a survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. That is the largest share since 2014 and a nearly 10 percentage point jump from the same time a year ago. Employees said they were less satisfied with compensation and promotion opportunities than in the same period a year ago. https://lnkd.in/e8mS3QQr

"Good night, and good luck." - Edward R. Murrow, CBS News.... (And thank you WCBS.... you kept us informed for almost six decades....& all of you at 880 will be missed)..... https://lnkd.in/eXv2hS_3

Making a career pivot from freelance to a full-time employee can be challenging and intimidating. Gwen Moran interviewed our client Dr. Diane Rosen, President of dr-squared Consultants, in this Fast Company story about the challenges of going from a freelance to full-time employee. The transition can be tricky, however successfully navigatating & overcoming the initial hurdles can help you develop into a valuable team member.  https://lnkd.in/eK7SCJ68  #freelanceToFulltime #careers

What to do when your top performer shows signs of attrition? Having high performers who can absorb higher workloads than other team members can be a gift for managers.... But it’s often unsustainable. https://lnkd.in/eN6sJZQC 

Thanks to Laura Rote and Green Building+Design (gb&d) for this terrific story about our client Dan Biederman & Biederman Redevelopment Ventures (BRV). Laura tells how BRV makes urban spaces and parks compelling go-to destinations by visionary management and free daily programming. BRV, a nationally recognized placemaking consultancy, creates, redevelops, and operate parks, public spaces, and neighborhood streetscapes in 36 states and seven countries…from Bryant Park in NYC to Klyde Warren Park in Dallas to Salesforce Park in San Francisco.  https://lnkd.in/esaaB6Ej 

Employer health care costs expected to jump 9% in US next year... Rising health care costs are being driven in part by increasing medical claims and specialty prescriptions — particularly weight-loss drugs. https://lnkd.in/evHUZtFH

Checking your phone at work can pull your focus and even derail your day. Looking to get some productivity back and avoid infinite scrolling? Here are some tips: https://trib.al/lsEKX8I

“One-on-One meetings are important for checking in, dealing with issues and concerns in real time, and engaging in dialogue with colleagues. When meeting in teams, it is not always possible to speak freely or to raise sensitive topics, One-on-one meetings provide an opportunity to do a deeper dive into something and, depending on who is at the meeting and the nature of the relationship, to discuss personal matters. And bottom line, people get to know each other better and see the humanity in others. - Dr. Diane Rosen, dr-squared Consultants https://lnkd.in/e8AMMUJn 

The right to switch off when away from work is key to productivity. The United Kingdom is planning to introduce a "right to switch off" so people's homes do not become "24/7 offices". https://lnkd.in/eCqsCiwx  

The fear of missing out — or FOMO — is a key risk factor for employee mental health and can increase burnout if workers experience information overload, anxiety and stress, according to a new study. The glut of information flowing through channels such as email, intranets or collaboration tools can lead workers to worry about missing out on it as well as succumbing to overload as they strive to keep up. HR leaders should consider policy and training options that help workers better access, manage and consume information as part of the digital workplace.  https://lnkd.in/ecWDcHQY #Burnout #HR