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The Insider Notebook

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Research: Flexible work can dampen motivation

It seems that flexibility has largely been touted as the knight in shining armor for the corporate working world since the start of the pandemic – and many of us have benefited from that in …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Can Schultz once again fix Starbucks?

I recently finished reading Howard Schultz’s book, “Pour your heart into it – How Starbucks built a company one cup at a time.” When the book was written, Schultz was Starbucks CEO and chairman of …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Sharing what you see outside could help research. Here’s how to do that in 3 steps

I just heard a story on NPR about the positive benefits of interacting with nature even in simple ways like a walk around the block or an abstract way like listening to nature sounds. This NPR …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Return to the office and its potential impact on a company’s DEI initiatives

Remote work vs. working in the office. It’s still a discussion many companies are struggling with as we enter year three of the pandemic. We’re also well into another year of companies striving to strengthen …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: ‘Extraordinary’ maybe not good enough for Ivy League admittance

It’s not only the season of spring, it’s also the season of decision for high school seniors contemplating where to attend college in the fall. And for students who are exceptional academically, are participants in …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Crocs: Ugly or cute? How this polarizing brand became a fashion statement

The Wall Street Journal recently highlighted Crocs in a video series looking at how successful companies generate revenue. Now – as the headline suggests – Crocs are certainly polarizing (but the kind of polarizing that’s fun, in …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Blue-collar workers make the leap to tech jobs, no college degree necessary

It is easier than ever to break into the tech field with little to no background experience, and data from management consulting firm Oliver Wyman shows the pandemic has given workers the confidence to make …

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NOTEBOOK: ONE GOOD READ – Millions who left workforce may never return, study shows

A new study suggests that millions of people who dropped out of the workforce during the coronavirus pandemic plan to stay out indefinitely, potentially extending the effects of the labor shortage for years. The research, published …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: More employees have difficulty concentrating at work

The mental health effects of working through a pandemic have persisted two years on, according to a new study from Mental Health America and the Faas Foundation. Survey responses from more than 11,300 U.S. employees …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Investors buying newly built houses and turning them into rentals

Rental housing is becoming increasingly popular among investors, according to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal. John Burns Real Estate Consulting LLC and the National Rental Home Council, a landlord trade group, reported that …