How to Deal With Toxic Boss Syndrome in the Workplace

How to Deal With Toxic Boss Syndrome in the WorkplaceHow to Deal With Toxic Boss Syndrome in the WorkplaceWe all know them. The supervisor who constantly berates their people. The team leader who creates division within the group instead of harmony. The manager who condescends to talk to the individuals in their group, but never listens to their input. These are toxic bosses. They sap the energy of the individuals in their groups. They are belittling, petty, and loud. They consider themselves better than everyone else, and they dont care who knows it. All they care about is getting the job done. Or maybe its straightening this place out. In their drive to achieve their goal they ignore or overlook the other people in the organization. And in the end, it hurts them too. It is important to you, as a manager or executive, to be able to recognize these toxic bosses. They can significantly decrease production and increase cost. They can make a large company an unpleasant place to work, an d they can kill a small company. How to Uncover a Toxic Boss Often all you have to do is walk around. Out of your office, employees may seek you out to point out their toxic boss. If this doesnt happen, it may be due to the fear that the toxic boss generates in the organization. Then you have to get the information in other ways. Talk with clients, or even former clients, of your company. Listen to the side comments they make as they answer your direct questions about something else. Ask them about the managerial strengths of the organization and be sensitive to what or who they leave out. Look into overhead costs. One of the biggest costs of a toxic boss is on personnel issues. Often these costs are collected into overhead accounts rather than charged to operating units. Even if your companys annual turnover rate is within norms for its industry, look into the numbers. Does one group have more people quitting (or retiring) than the others? Have there been instances where severa l individuals from the saatkorn unit have left the company in a short period? Does one department have higher overtime costs than the others? Have the employees in a particular section been using up all their vacation and more of their sick days than the average? What to Do An individual who is a toxic boss didnt get to where they are without being good at something. If they werent good at some particular facet of the business, they would have been let go long ago. You need to assess the value of this individual to the company and weigh it against their cost to the company. If the toxic boss has increased production by ten percent over the past year, the stakeholders may not care if the turnover rate in that department is higher than average. However, if you document that the cost of goods sold has increased by five percent during the same period, because of increased training costs, payments to employment agencies, sick leave costs and increased overtime, you will get their att ention. Your actions with respect to a toxic boss will depend on the circumstances. You can recommend coaching or advanced training for the toxic boss. Maybe the individual should be transferred to a position with less responsibility for people. Perhaps the goals set for the individual are unreachable, which has caused their toxic boss management style and should be adjusted. Be koranvers to document and quantify the measurements that you use to determine that a toxic boss is hurting the company. Use overhead expenses as well as direct costs to demonstrate true bottom line impacts. Finally, use the same measurements to quantify the benefit to the company when your actions resolve the toxic boss problem.

13 Tech Companies Hiring Creatives Like Crazy

13 Tech Companies Hiring Creatives Like Crazy13 Tech Companies Hiring Creatives Like Crazy Think that you have to be a science, technology, engineering or math whiz to work in tech? Think again. Top tech companies are looking for creative talent, from designers to cooks, writers and everything in between. If youre a creative worker in need of a new job or a career change , check out these 13 tech companies, which are all hiring tons creative talent right now.What Roles konzept Director, Product Writer, Design Manager & moraWhat Employees Say Extremely friendly staff transparent recruitment, hiring, and onboard amazing perks. - Current EmployeeWhat Roles Motion Designer,Senior Interaction Designer, Design Manager, UX Design Manager & moraWhere Hiring San Francisco, CA Boston, MA & moreWhat Employees Say Active, forward thinking, fast paced, great environment, and work-life balance. - Current EmployeeWhat Roles Communications Manager, Product Advisor, Design Eng ineer & moreWhere Hiring Redmond, WA New York, NY Anaheim, CA Paramus, NJ San Francisco, CA & moreWhat Employees Say Its all about delighting the customer every division, group, and job discipline. And they are able to deliver for the customer while offering the employees top salaries and excellent work-life balance. Excellent benefits roaring stock performance top-notch compensation. - Current EmployeeWhat Roles Creative Product Manager, Product Designer, Social Media Intern, Brand Ambassador, Graphic Designer & moreWhere Hiring San Francisco, CA Portland, OR Columbus, OH & moreWhat Employees Say I have had other jobs and usually the environment is unforgiving. At Yelp my experience has been incredible. Managers go out of their way to make sure you are set up for success and politics are nonexistent. The job is challenging, but personally rewarding when you push yourself outside of your comfort zone and see it pay off. - Current EmployeeWhat Roles Writer, Music Label Partn erships Manager, Interaction Designer, Music Programming Manager, Instructional Designer & moreWhere Hiring Mountain View, CA Council Bluffs, IANew York, NY Nashville, TN & moreWhat Employees Say You cant find a more well-regarded company that actually deserves the hype it gets. Youll work on cutting edge projects and solve important issues that impact your community and the world. Youll meet interesting people who are your colleagues, managers, and senior management. Youll open the paper and see your company in the berichterstattung almost every day, and read about projects youre working on. - Current EmployeeWhat Roles Corporate Communications Manager, Content Marketing Coordinator, Viewer Experience Advocate, Senior Video Editor,Content Marketing Manager & moreWhere Hiring Santa Monica, CASan Antonio, TX New York, NY & moreWhat Employees Say Flexible environment, fun events, game rooms and six kitchens, but some of the smartest and hardest working people Ive worked with at any company. - Current EmployeeWhat Roles Digital Content Producer, Language Engineer, Campaign Manager, Social Media Manager, Physical Design Lead, Engagement Manager & moreWhere Hiring Seattle, WA Austin, TX New York, NY Santa Monica, CA Portland, OR & moreWhat Employees Say Really smart people, a lot of opportunity for growth, always encouraged to be innovative, think big, and create something new. Competitive salary and benefits with other major tech companies. 100 percent self-motivating work environment. No dress code and four-legged friends are welcome. - Current EmployeeWhat Roles Digital Marketing Manager, Product Designer, Content Marketing Coordinator, Media Manager & moreWhere Hiring San Francisco, CANew York, NY & moreWhat Employees Say Incredible learning resources, inspirational leadership, strong values, and fantastic culture, amazing work spaces, solid work life balance. A place where there is always something to learn and talk about. Firm commitment to diver sity and equal pay for genders. - Current EmployeeWhat Roles Cultural Curator Senior Editor, Moods and Moments Content Programming Manager, Head of Creator Marketplace Operations, Growth Design Director & moreWhere Hiring New York, NY Miami, FL Chicago, ILBoston, MA & moreWhat Employees Say Awesome and fun culture where innovation and growth are encouraged. Free snacks and lunches, seeing your favorite artist in the office, cool offsite trips, etc. New employees get a trip to Stockholm to learn about the founding of the company. Cool factor of working for a well-recognized brand, and having it on your resume. - Current EmployeeWhat Roles Production Assistant, Production Designer, Story Associate Producer, Creative Studio Director, Visual Communications Manager & moreWhere Hiring Los Gatos, CA Las Vegas, NV New York, NY Los Angeles, CA & moreWhat Employees Say Autonomy, good place for self-starters, open culture where you can reach out to anyone with ideas and ask for input. - Former EmployeeWhat Roles Media Strategist, Creative Industry Product Manager, Experience Designer & moreWhere Hiring San Jose, CALehi, UTSan Francisco, CAMcLean, VA & moreWhat Employees Say Really great place to work. Loads of flexibility to arrange your own schedule- doctors appointments, work-from-home, whatever works for you. Amazing benefits. - Current EmployeeWhat Roles Lux Ambassador, Sr. Trip Designer, Employment Brand Manager & moreWhere Hiring San Francisco, CA Wailea, HI Portland, OR Jackson Hole, WY & moreWhat Employees Say Great people to work with, very engaging company culture. We are spoiled. Lots of personal development opportunities. Its like being in a university where there are many extra-curricular activities to be involved with. Youre allowed to voice your opinion without reprimand. Employees stand in solidarity with one another. - Former EmployeeWhat Roles Lead Cook, UX Designer, Design Engineer, Technical Writer, Visual Designer, AV Designer & moreW here Hiring Cupertino, CA Orlando, FL Dallas, TX Denver, CO & moreWhat Employees Say We work with geniuses- in every department. We create innovative products that thrill our customers and create new product categories- who else can say that? - Current Employee

Why we fight imaginary enemies (and what to do about it)

Why we fight imaginary enemies (and what to do about it)Why we fight imaginary enemies (and what to do about it)The same thing happens every time the doorbell rings.My office is on the second floor of our house. Our dog Einstein usually sleeps in his bed next to my desk while Im busy typing away. The moment he hears the doorbell, he instantly goes from deep sleep to fully awake and books it down the stairs- rounding corners, spinning out, and bumping against various pieces of furniture with zero concern for his little body. He then starts barking at the door while jumping to unimaginable heights.Even his favorite treat isnt enough to lure him away from the imaginary enemy at the door. He appears to think his actions averted the threat and that if he hadnt barked at the door, the house would have been stormed by ill-meaning strangers.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraFor the longes t time, I ascribed my dogs Pavlovian beat of stimulus-response, stimulus-response to his canine genes.But then it dawned on me Im much more like Einstein than I assume. Yes, my operating system is slightly more advanced. But I also find myself setting up walls and constructing defenses against enemies that are nowhere to be found.I assume, for example, that horrible things will ensue after a mistake in a blog post or a botched podcast episode. My perfectionism kicks into high gear when I assume the enemy- whatever form the enemy might take- will remain at bay as long as I get the article, the blog post, the book chapter perfect.This, of course, is an illusion. Im a modern-day Don Quixote tilting at digital windmills. Even if there was an enemy- and thats a big if- no amount of perfect can prevent digital criticism.I know Im not alone here. Consider your relationship with email. When I used to practice law, I would constantly check my inbox, meticulously responding to questions and h arte nusss as they poured in. This would eat away at my attention span and obliterate my ability to focus. But I kept doing it. Because the problem in the email would disappear after I intervened, I assumed- much like my dog Einstein- that it was my barking that resolved the problem.One day, out of frustration, I tried something new. I began waiting a few hours to respond to some emails.What happened? Nothing.In many cases, the problem in the email would magically disappear on its own without my intervention. Either someone else copied on the email would answer the question or the sender would solve the problem on their own like a self-cleaning oven.Our tendency to attack imaginary problems isnt just an innocuous exercise. Our interference can actually make things worse. Consider one compelling study on changing traffic lanes. If youre anything like me, you always assume youre driving in the wrong lane and the cars in the other lanes are going much faster.This turns out to be an ill usion. Every driver on average thinks hes in the wrong lane, one of the researchers behind the study said. You think more cars are passing you when youre actually passing them just as quickly. Still, you make a lane change where the benefits are illusory and not real. And by changing your lane in an imaginary attempt to shave off a minute or two from your commute, you end up increasing the risk of a collision by threefold.Theres another downside to fighting illusory problems. While were busy averting imaginary threats, we neglect the real ones. We focus on the seemingly urgent- instead of the important. We forget were here to cross the swamp- not to fight the alligators. Rather than being proactive, we spend most of our days- and our lives- playing defense against enemies that dont exist.In some cases, these defense mechanisms developed in response to real problems. But the immune response remains long after the enemy leaves.Think about it What are you needlessly barking at in your own life? Where are you afraid of getting attacked by an enemy that doesnt exist?Ill end the article with the last line of A Separate Peace, a book I loved as a teenager. Speaking of the characters in the book, the author writes They constructed at infinite cost to themselves these Maginot Lines against this enemy they thought they saw across the frontier, this enemy who never attacked that way if ever attacked at all if he was indeed the enemy.Ozan Varol is a rocket scientist turned law professor and bestselling author.Click hereto download a free copy of his e-book, The Contrarian Handbook 8 Principles for Innovating Your Thinking. Along with your free e-book, youll get the Weekly Contrarian - a newsletter that challenges conventional wisdom and changes the way we look at the world (plus access to exclusive content for subscribers only).This article first appeared on OzanVarol.com.

Four Trends for Small Business Growth in a Slow Economy

Four Trends for Small Business Growth in a Slow EconomyFour Trends for Small Business Growth in a Slow EconomyFour Trends for Small Business Growth in a Slow EconomyJune 4, 2012 Berkowitz, Esq.Despite the countrys slow climb out of the recession, some small businesses are bucking the trend and showing sternbezogen growth. Some of these success stories are highlighted in the Urban 100.The Boston-based Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC)conducts a yearly survey of successful urban small businesses, in search of small business trends and ideasthat others can put to use.This year, ICICs Urban 100 revealed a number of shared traits that contributed to their growth and successEmployee retention tactics that focus oninvestment in the workforce through enhanced employee benefits, healthcare, opportunities for continuing employee education and other programs that speak to a well-thought out recruiting strategythat will enable you grow your business.Establishment of a large anchor c ustomer (such as a healthcare system) that has been able to weather the economic downturn fairly unscathed.A business planthat is focused on making money while supporting a good cause, such as providing healthy and low-cost school lunches.Pursuit of a food service business in general the food service industry is seeing a lot of growth, even as other small businesses are struggling.

15 Questions to Ask Yourself Before the Year Ends

15 Questions to Ask Yourself Before the Year Ends15 Questions to Ask Yourself Before the Year EndsWere in the final stretch of 2014, and that marks the best time to squeeze every last moment from what has hopefully been a great year for your career. From a performance perspective, its easy to either hit cruise control and assume youve achieved as much as you can for the year, or press the gas and push yourself too much without enjoying a little bit of holiday downtime.So whats the middle ground? I would encourage you to think about what how you can make the most of the next month or so before popping the New Years champagne.The final months of the year are a great time to take stock in whats gone well this year and whats gone not so well. As you start to think of 2015 and its possibilities, being conscious of where you are from a work performance standpoint will help you more easily think of your goals or resolutions for the year ahead.Here are a series of questions that will help yo u find clarity on where you are- and where you want to be. You might try asking a mentor or colleague to review these together.What have been the most exciting wins of your career so far in 2014?What have been the most disappointing moments in your career in 2014?What are you most grateful for so far in 2014?Do you feel youve taken a step forward in maximizing your potential thus far in 2014? If so, how?If not, what has prevented you from maximizing your potential and performance at work this year?Is this something that is in your control?What is one powerful change you can make right now that would impact your performance almost immediately?Can you make this change now and try operating differently for the rest of 2014, to help you continue the progress into 2015?Is there someone you can call to help you be accountable for this change?How would making this change set you up differently for 2015?What has been a theme for you in 2014?What would you like your theme to be in 2015? Come up with one or two words at the most.What is the predominant feeling you would like to be having at work for the rest of the year?With that in mind, what is the predominant feeling you would like to have at work in 2015?What are three actions you can take to ensure that you feel that way at work for the next month or so?These questions are meant to be a catalyst for you to get clear on what has been working well in 2014 and what singular area you can focus on before the year is over. You still have time to rack up some more successes before we start celebrating the ball dropping in Times Square. Heres to making the most of the rest of 2014More From Inc.Leadership Tips 6 Powerful Questions You Should Ask Yourself Daily7 Signs Youre Not as Self-Aware as You Think5 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Every Monday MorningPhoto of question mark courtesy of Shutterstock.

Why Absolutely Everybody Is Talking About Servers Resume Examples and What You Should be Doing

Why Absolutely Everybody Is Talking About Servers Resume Examples and What You Should be Doing What Is So Fascinating About Servers Resume Examples? Examples of good performing resumes are available online. Our resume builder will provide you with tips and examples on the best way to compose your resume summary. Restaurant server job description may also consist of many unique duties, which might depend on type of restaurant in which theyre employed. After all, any Resume Examples for Catering Server is barely as superior as the specific person backing this up in the private bewerbungsgesprch, however you should find that bewerbungsgesprch initially to ever have an opportunity. The restaurant business is hiring. Though a basic serving job is fairly simple to find, servers who need to work in nicer restaurants want in order to demonstrate their abilities and experience. Next up is Kenny, that has been working in restaurants for over 12 decades, and would like to revise his r esume to take advantage of chances to step up. Then read the work offer. A high power and diplomatic comportment, even in the surface of interpersonal conflict, could influence your tip-dependent income. Everybody knows that when seeking to locate job, the precise first task you need to perform for an expected company is, deliver a duplicate of the continue. In case youve got zero idea, you may want to get an online profession assessment. Looking at how others had written their maintains can supply you with some great ideas. Always assume your reader in this instance, the hiring manager doesnt require anything explained. It should sound a good deal like the description in the work post. If want to get the job, youre likely to need to deliver. Click the resume examples below to receive a jump start on your resume and locate a job faster Your jobs could be varied, your experience and abilities vast, and it can be challenging getting it all on paper. Individual resumes are accessible for many diverse disciplines. Take a look at the achievements, skills and experience you may have listed. Possessing a Indeed Continue its possible to create your abilities and experience visible to employers and offer them an easy ways to speak to you about relevant careers. It shows them you own a degree of responsibility and discipline. Objectives are made to obtain an employer to concentrate on just what the remainder of the resume needs to say. Its not for everybody, but should you possess the top five skills weve just discussed, it may be the ideal fit for you. Theres nothing incorrect with volunteering particularly if its going to provide you with the vital skills needed for your profession move. A job interview is frequently the last step to employment. Essentially, youve nailed work at a unicorn business. Know the skills necessary for the job which youre applying. Naturally, each job will call for unique abilities and experiences, so make certain you read the job description with care and concentrate on the skills listed by the employer. Choosing Servers Resume Examples Is Simple For instance, a web server cluster may assign unique queries to various nodes, so the total response time is going to be optimized. When you compose an objective for banquet server resume, theres one particular thing that youve to continue in mind and thats the quality of your content. There are a lot of applications on the market which supply resume maker program program, but a number of them, especially the completely free variations, are usually not so useful and everybody is utilizing them, so your resume will probably look the exact same anyway. 1 The very best example of a software engineer resume is one which receives the interview. Following that, youre going to be able to create a mock endpoint for every one of them using Postmans mock support. Port forwarding is currently set up. Its possible for you to connect to a remote server via SFTP uti lizing the subsequent command You may also use a hostname rather than the IP address. Customer service is an essential element in many jobs and its crucial that you concentrate on that in your resume. The War Against Servers Resume Examples You are going to have the samples for each and every sort of job application. Recognizing the way by which to tailor your work application will probably obviously supply you with a benefit. A template demands the simple format of a resume. It is possible to create examples that define the method by which the response should look. Learn about the three sorts of skills youre able to highlight and the way youre in a position to incorporate them into your resume. There are lots of ways to approach these sorts of resumes and the examples should assist you in finding a direction thats suitable for you. Any format with advanced choices for formatting is ideal because it is going to provide the essential general flexibility to structure a succes sful resume. Start with employing a resume objective.

Mining workers in demand

Mining workers in demand Mining workers in demandPosted October 13, 2011, by Louisa Veidelis With the mining and resources industries leading the charge in Australias economic retitelseitey, the shortage of workers in these areas is set to worsen. If demand stays strong in this booming sector, 86 000 more new workers will be needed in the field over the next decade, according to a report by the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA). While there are currently opportunities to work at all stages of minerals and mining, from entry-level to professorial and managerial roles, the biggest shortages by 2020 will be for tradespeople and semi-skilled operators, according to the report. Mining in Australia Australias resource-rich land means that we extract and process large quantities of iron ore, nickel, bauxite, copper, gold, silver, uranium, diamonds, opal, zinc and coal. The minerals industry makes up 8.9 per cent of Australias GDP and 50 per cent of Australias total exports. Iron ore and coal are forecast to be areas with significant shortages. Jobs in mining There is a wide range of jobs in mining to suit all levels of skill, education and experience. Semi-skilled jobs (e.g. drillers assistant, trainee operator, labourer) require a good work ethic and sometimes an entry-level TAFE qualification. Skilled jobs (e.g. mobile plant operator/driver, underground or opencut miner, driller) require a TAFE-recognised skill set or qualification. Trades (e.g. electrician, mechanic, maintenance, welder) require a VET/TAFE qualification or apprenticeship. Technical/supervisor jobs (e.g. mine planner, safety and health officer, geoscience technician, environmental officer) require a qualification from TAFE or university and some on-the-job training. Professional/managerial jobs (e.g. various branches of engineering, environmental scientists, geoscientists) require a university degree and depending on the role, extensive experience in the industry. Where the jobs are There i s mining activity in all states and territories but most current job opportunities are in cowboyfilm Australia and Queensland. According to the report by the Minerals Council of Australia, almost 60 per cent of new workers by 2020 will be needed in Western Australia. Working conditions Many miners work rosters of two weeks on, two weeks off, flying to and from the mine site each fortnight. Mining and resources workers are well paid. Average pay in this industry has risen 60 per cent since 2004 and is higher than the average pay in financial services. Women in mining There are ample opportunities for women to work in mining and resources. Women make up around 10 per cent of the mining workforce in Australia and are recognised by employers as an untapped resource. The working and leadership style of women is in valued on worksites in this industry. Interestingly, female machine operators are said to have lower injury rates and be more steady, causing less wear and tear on the machin es. Mining companies are trying to attract more women and many have redressed pay inequalities and introduced more family-friendly policies. How to get started Mining and resources employers look for workers who have a good work ethic and sometimes a TAFE or university qualification. If youre interested in working in a skilled or operator job, or a trade, you may need a TAFE Certificate III or higher, a heavy vehicle licence and Mining and Resource Contractors Safety Training Association (MARCSTA) accreditation. It would also be an advantage to have a recent first aid certificate and a medical examination before applying. If youre at university you might consider vac work or vacation work. This involves paid short-term employment on work sites and the opportunity to network with employers. Make sure your resume is well written and formatted, and includes your skills, qualifications and relevant experience. Your cover letter (written specifically for each job you apply for) shoul d give specific examples that demonstrate your skills and abilities. Both documents should be proofed by a friend before you start applying for jobs. You can see a sample dump truck driver resume and cover letter on our site. Finally, apply for jobs, apprenticeships and traineeships online you can find employment opportunities on job boards like Seek.com or on the websites of mining or contractor companies. 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Here are four symptoms that might suggest its time for a change.

8 Jobs That Pay Well

8 Jobs That Pay Well8 Jobs That Pay WellA look at eight of the high-paying occupations and industries gaining traction.If youre planning to change jobs - and perhaps boost your salary - you might first consider some lucrative industries, and then pry into those industries for specific occupations. According to an analysis of Department of Labor figures by Dr. Laurence Shatkin, a career information expert, the four industries below are worth examining. Shatkin, who is a senior product developer at JIST Publishing, also provides examples of high-paid jobs within those industries filled by at least 1,000 or more workers across the country.The following industry and occupation descriptions are based on information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and 250 Best-Paying Jobs, Second Edition, by Michael Farr and Dr. Laurence Shatkin (Jist Works).UtilitiesThe utilities industry includes companies that generate, transmit and distribute electrical power distribute natural gas treat and dist ribute fresh water and treat wastewater.1. Occupation Nuclear engineers conduct research on nuclear engineering problems or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control and utilization of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal.Median annual salary $96,000Number of workers nationwide 8,0002. Occupation Computer software engineers, systems software research, design, develop and test operating systems-level software, compilers and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing applications.Median annual salary $91,000Number of workers 1,400Technology ServicesCareers in the professional, scientific and technical services industry include legal advice and representation accounting, bookkeeping and payroll architecture, engineering and specialized design computer services consulting research advertising photography translation and interpretation and vete rinary services.3. Occupation Computer hardware engineers research, design, develop and test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military or scientific use.Median annual salary $99,000Number of workers 2,2004. Occupation Aerospace engineers perform a variety of engineering work in designing constructing and testing aircraft, missiles and spacecraft.Median annual salary $98,000Number of workers 22,000Media and Content PublishingThe information industry consists of occupations in publishing, including software publishing, and both traditional publishing and publishing exclusively online motion picture and sound recording broadcasting, including traditional broadcasting and those broadcasting exclusively online telecommunications Web-search portals data processing and information services.5. Occupation Sales engineers sell business goods or services - the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a bachelors degree in engineering.Med ian annual salary $92,000Number of workers 8,0006. Occupation Industrial production managers plan, direct or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality and quantity specifications.Median annual salary $88,000Number of workers 2,000Government and EducationThose working for federal, state or local government agencies as well as school districts and universities perform jobs that serve the public.7. Occupation Computer and information scientists, researchersconduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers or inventors. They solve or develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.Median annual salary $99,000Number of workers 6,0008. Occupation Natural science managers plan direct or coordinate activities in life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics and research and development in these fields.Median annual salary $98,000Number of workers 14,000

What we need from our bosses to succeed at work

What we need from our bosses to succeed at workWhat we need from our bosses to succeed at workEmployee engagement is the difference between seeing your work as a job or as a career. If youve ever worked in an office counting down the hours till you can clock out, you know this intimately. But a new comprehensive human resources study can now back you up with numbers.In an Officevibe real-time datasurvey of 50,000 employees across 150 countries, the software company found that workers across the world needed the same core needs - which included recognition, feedback, personal growth, and work-life balance- met to succeed in the workplace and to stay happy at their jobs.Recognition and feedbackHaving your hard work acknowledged is key to feeling invested in your job. Too many employees, however, arent getting the recognition they need.In fact, 63% of the employees surveyed believed that their work wasnt being recognized. Thats nearly two-thirds of American workers walking around feeli ng invisible.Not feeling appreciated is coupled with the equally discouraging feeling that no one cares enough to check what youre doing. 32% of employees said they had to wait mora than three months to get feedback.This datenwolke of negativity and apathy is what causes employees to disengage and quit. More than half of employees in a Gallup study said they would jump ship for a new job that would give them more recognition and praise.Employees and managers can fix this by offering positive reinforcement early and often. Its an unlimited resource. Theres no cap to how much praise you can give.A Harvard Business Review analysis even found that positive reinforcement makes more of a difference in employee relationships with managers than corrective criticism. Managers who only give negative feedback were seen as leaders who only saw whats wrong. Employees started to think that their bosses were unfit to lead if they were unable to see the whole picture. The takeaway from all this don t withhold praise. It can only help you.One more tip dont just say good job. Thats a generic Hallmark card version of praise. Its more effective if you make it authentic and individualized to that persons contributions to the company.A chance to move up in their careersNew opportunities and challenges are how we keep growing in our careers. Unfortunately, over half of respondents in the survey said they didnt have any career advancement opportunities. When youre not getting these challenges for professional development, you start to get bored and feel stuck, and youll look at that recruiters email with more interest.Work-life balance23% percent of employees reported leaving work feeling exhausted.When your body starts to break down because of a job, it begins to feel untenable to go on. Employers should encourage wohlbefinden programs, frequent vacations, and regular breaks to prevent this burnout.Work cultureThis one makes or breaks companies. How can you increase your companys gro wth if your own employees dont recommend the pace of your place?Over 56% of employees surveyed in the study said they wouldnt recommend their organizations as good places to work. They were more willing to recommend the companys products rather than their own teams. Without that positive work culture, you have a corrosive attitude like the employees surveyed had- one that will erode any good will and job satisfaction.These findings show that employee happiness begins with feeling invested in your job and that your company is invested in you. And not just in what you bring to the table as an employee, but you, the whole human.

The Tarzan Robot Assists Agriculture

The Tarzan Robot Assists Agriculture The Tarzan Robot Assists Agriculture The Tarzan Robot Assists Agriculture Agriculture continues to evolve as the worlds population grows and the climate changes, and assessing crops as they grow requires people and time. But robots may provide a solution. The Tarzan robot named after the Edgar Rice Burroughs character because it swings around on overhead lines to see the crops from different angles is one option researchers are exploring when it comes to robotics and farming. The idea is to have many of these robots covering large square footage, and communicating with each other to check different areas and evaluate conditions. More Mouths to Feed By 2050 there is projected to be nine billion people on the planet that will need more food, and there are a whole group of researchers trying to make plants better than existing ones, says Ai-Ping Hu, senior research engineer for Georgia Tech Research Institute. With soybeans, we have a partnership with the University of Georgia working with professors there and looking for strengths like drought tolerance. You can also look at aspects such as temperature of leaves, angles, size. This is called phenotyping, looking at outward physical expression. The Tarzan robot team [from left]: Siavash Farzan, Ai-Ping Hu, Professor Jonathan Rogers, and Evan Davies. Image: Georgia Tech Theres a great deal of interest in automating this process, he says, with some looking at UAVs or drones to serve this purpose. But, he adds, a problem is that they have a short battery life. They can fly for 20 to 30 minutes, but maybe a dedicated pilot is needed, he says. There are also safety issues and FAA regulations. Making parallel clotheslines was the start of the project. By having robots with lots of sensors, on cables, and having them talking to each other, we can do really detailed phenotyping that I dont think you can get with UAVs, he explains. Our way is a swinging motion which is called brachiation, a very efficient form of locomotion. The Tarzan robots parts include two carbon fiber armsat a central pivot where the payload is and the hands are made of 3D printed plastic. There is a thermal sensor and an app that will talk to a thermal camera and look at an accelerometer and snap images when there is no longer shaking. At one point, the goal was to have the fingertips grip the cable with compression, but that was found to be unreliable because of slippage. They changed to a design where the fingertips go over the cable safety in case it slips through the grip. The robots only need to be trickle charged with solar power and dont have to leave the power lines. Because they are close to the ground, the images are very detailed. We can move the cables as we go along but they are currently about six feet above, he says. As plants grow, soybean plants get to about five feet tall and we will have to go higher than that so they dont hit them when swinging to get the field of view we want. The robot weighs 10 pounds and will cost around $1,000, Hu says. Were looking forward to getting all the results in the field, he says, But we see a strong chance at assistance for farmers, which may lower costs for consumers. Eric Butterman is an independent writer. Were looking forward to getting all the results in the field. But we see a strong chance at assistance for farmers, which may lower costs for consumers. Prof. Ai-Ping Hu, Georgia Tech Research Institute