How to become luckier

How to become luckierHave you ever wondered what it takes to be lucky? Sometimes it seems like certain people are just born to be lucky, and good things just happen to them, while others struggle to find good fortune and avoid badeanstalteanstalt luck from hanging over them like a rain wolke. But there are ways you can bring good fortune closer to you. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) If youd like to become a little luckier in life, then keep reading.Dont doubt the power of positivity.Theres a certain truth in the notion that positivity attracts more positivity in life, which can help position us for good fortune and luck. Keeping an optimistic outlook attracts positive people to us and makes others want to help us be more happy and successful.Have you ever tried smiling, even if theres nothing in particular to smile about? According to a Psychology Today article, the physical act of smiling can create a slew of positive physiological cha nges in us, affect how we react to the world and how others respond to us, and can even lengthen our life spans The saatkorn is true of maintaining positivity through our daily activitiesat first it may seem like an effort, but once your positive outlook is met with a warm reception by the world, that positivity may just be a natural reaction to the good luck thats finally found you.Put yourself in new situations.The best way to escape a rain cloud is to move from where youre standing. If you want to change your luck, try changing your situationinviting new activities, new social endeavors, and new people in our lives can open doors to a wide array of new opportunities, along with the potential for good fortune.If this sounds daunting, start smalltry walking a different path than you usually do, making a deal with yourself to do one new activity this week, or initiating contact with one new person you encounter during your day. Before long, these new situations might just bloom into new chances for the clouds of good fortune to find you.Learn from luckgood and bad.Trial and error can be a powerful learning tool, and life is full of lessons that we would all be well served to pay attention to. When good things happen to us and to others around us, we should take some time to reflect on each situationwas this truly random good luck or was there some conscious effort involved that made things turn out the way they did? Do the same thing for when bad luck seems to rear its ugly headwas it truly unavoidable or could we have done things to prevent it from happening? Take what you learn and use it to help guide you moving forwardhopefully, this increases your chances of encountering more good luck than bad in life.Most of us experience a wide range of events in lifesome of which wed classify as good luck and some of which wed chalk up to bad luck. Use the strategies and advice outlined here to become a little luckier in your life.

Women Actually Earn More Than Men In These 4 Careers

Women Actually Earn More Than Men In These 4 Careers Earlier this year, the U.S. Census Bureau gave women across America reason to celebrate. For the first time in a decade, the gender pay gap showed a substantial decline.But, as we all know, the gender pay gap is a complicated statistic. Solving it isnt just about giving each employee a 20 percent raise, nor it is just about making sure all occupations have gender parity. There are several factors that influence the gender pay gap, some of which were just learning about now.Claudia Goldin, a professor of economics at Harvard University, has studied gender economics for years. zu sich work specifically focuses on the gender pay gap.Some of the best studies that we have of the gender pay gap, following individuals longitudinally, show that when they show up right out of college, or out of law school or after they get their M.B.A. all the studies that we have indicate that wages are pretty similar then, Goldin said on Freakonomics Rad io. But further down the pike in their lives, by 10 to 15 years out, we see very large differences in their pay.The reason as to why these differences exist vary based on the individual, the industry they enter and the life choices they make along the way. But societal trends come into play as well. Some of the most prominent includeMens wages have stopped increasing. According to a study by the Economic Policy Institute, mens median hourly wages have decreased since 1979. The EPI has stresses that this is not because womens wages have risen.Women of different races and ethnicities are paid differently. Within the gender pay gap, theres a race pay gap. The American Association of University Women reports that non-Hispanic white and Asian women bring home higher median annual earnings compared with women of different racial/ethnic groups, including black, Hispanic and Native American women.Traditionally male industries mucksmuschenstill pay women less. This third point is incredibly important, as these traditionally male industries are traditionally higher-paid. Three of these industries? Personal finance, law and medicine women in these industries make less than 65 percent of what their male counterparts do.Men who work in female-dominated fields also experience a gender pay gap. This gap, however, is significantly less at most, women make 111 percent more in female-dominated industries compared to the 142 percent more men make compared to women in male-dominated industries.So where are these magical distribution policys where women earn more? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, here are the positions youll want to keep an eye onSewing machine operators. This is the industry with the largest difference in female salary compared to their male coworkers.Counselors.Members of this profession can work in multiple different environments, making it ideal for professionals interested in flexible schedules.Food preparation and serving workers. Here, wom en make 105.5 percent of mens salaries. This category focuses on the restaurant industry and does include fast-food workers.Teacher assistants. This does not include teachers this position works under an instructors supervision to give students additional attention.Youll notice that the above occupations have a sigificantly lower pay than the male-dominated industries we highlighted earlier. We have no doubt that women will reach 100 percent parity across all industries one day, but for now its transportation, storage and distribution managers that come the closest to 100 percent equality by making 99.8 percent of what their male colleagues do. Theyre just .02 percent awayIt makes me feel that I have to get back in my office and do better work, Goldin said. One simply has to recognize that there are good people out there who want to make the world a better place and they will push what they want.

Diversity and Inclusion at BuzzFeed

Diversity and Inclusion at BuzzFeed Below is an article originally written by Swati Vauthrin, the Senior Director of Engineering at PowerToFly Partner BuzzFeed, and published on March 16, 2018. Go to BuzzFeeds page on PowerToFly to see their open positions and learn more.Our mission at BuzzFeed Tech is (still) to create a diverse and inclusive culture at every level and across every discipline in Tech. We need to continue to invest in programs and initiatives in order to fulfill this long-term mission. These efforts are focused both on hiring a talented, diverse team and retaining and growing that talent here at BuzzFeed.Below are 2 charts (of many) that we are proud of that reflects ur progress You can take a look at the rest of our charts and details on our continued efforts here https//www.buzzfeed.com/daozers/check-out-these-7... Aki Merced

This is how women and men Venmo differently

This is how women and men Venmo differentlyThis is how women and men Venmo differentlyWhen you send your coworkers money for buying that round of happy-hour drinks, your method may be different depending on who you are, according to a new study on popular mobile payment service Venmo.Study Women say thanks more than men in online transactionsLooking at 500,000 Venmo transactions from 2017, student loan refinancing site Comet found that the language of money is different for men and women.For women, the most common feeling expressed in transactions welches a version of gratitude Thank(s). Women were more than twice as likely as men to say some version of thanks when sending money.Meanwhile, for men, the most common caption accompanying their mobile transactions was food. But when it came to using emojis, food was a universal language. The pizza emoji was the most common emoji used for both genders when sending money to someone. Turns out, food is still the most basic need.

How to Help Your Employees Find Their Greatness

How to Help Your Employees Find Their GreatnessHow to Help Your Employees Find Their GreatnessEvery employer wants their employees to achieve greatness. You invest time and resources to recruit and train people, and its in every organizations best interest to create an environment where their employees can thrive. Without employees succeeding on an individual level, the business as a whole cant succeed either. Its one thing to acknowledge the importance of employee success and quite aelendher thing to enable it. This is a challenge that organizations of all sizes, locations, and industries face. Achievers recently conducted a survey of the North American workforce and found that there is a serious greatness gap. Employees are disengaged at work, and this prevents them, as well as their employers, from reaching their full potential. Its time to bridge this gap. The Greatness gemeinsame agrarpolitik Successful employees are engaged employees, and meeting basic needs of compensation and resources is only the foundation. Beyond that, the requirements are less tangible. Employees need recognition, direction, inspiration, and purpose. They also need the 3 Ms of Mastery, Membership, and Meaning. American employers are clearly falling short of fulfilling these requirements, as employee disengagement is a pervasive problem. According to the Greatness Report, 51 percent of employees are not happy at work, and about the same number expect to work for a different employer one year down the road. Part of this disengagement comes from a lack of purpose, which is a critical part of employee engagement. A sense of purpose ignites intrinsic motivation, but employers are failing to instill it in their employees. The Greatness Report found that 61 percent of employees do not know their companys cultural values and 57 percent are not motivated by their companys mission. Company culture is also a significant problem, with just 44 percent of employees indicating that they like t heir companys culture. Part of this problem stems fromissues with managers, who are responsible for conveying core values and cultivating an environment that supports company culture. The old adage that says that people join companies but leave schwimmbad managers rings true here, and only 45 percent of employees trust their companys leadership. Why? Well to start, 60 percent of employees reported not receivingin-the-moment feedbackfrom their managers. In addition, 53 percent of employees dont feel recognized for their achievements at work and 47 percent dont feel recognized for progress towards achieving their goals. Whats Missing? Employee Recognition All of these factors contribute to employee disengagement and limit their success. The good news is that you can remediate these issues with two simple and straightforward steps recognize your employees and educate them about the companys core values. Research shows that recognizing team members has a dramatic effect on performan ce. A study by Bersin and Associates found that organizations where recognition occurs perform 14 percent better on employee engagement, productivity and customer service than those where recognition does not occur. Moreover, companies that actively recognize employees have 31 percent lower voluntary turnover rates than companies that do not. Minimizing turnover is becoming a growing concern for employers as their workforces become increasingly dominated by Millennials, who are known for job hopping.Churn is expensive. It is human nature to seek and respond to praise. Recognition is so important because it makes employees feel valued, and on a more basic level- noticed. It reinforces the fact that their contribution matters and expresses gratitude for their hard work, which encourages them to continue working hard. Recognition reinforces positive behaviors and inspires every employee to perform at their best. It helps cultivate trust between employees and their managers, as well as loyalty, which is why recognition and turnover have such a significant link. However, all recognition does not have the same effect. A good job once a year has a negligible effect. The other 364 days a year, the employee is wondering how she is doing and if her work is appreciated. Over the past few years, a body of cross-disciplinary research has emerged which shows that annual goal setting and performance reviews are ineffective at boosting performance, actively alienate employees, are based on a flawed understanding of human motivation and are often arbitrary and biased. For recognition to reap the strongest results, it needs to be daily, or even hourly, and happen in the moment. When an employee does something great- whether its delivering an amazing presentation, helping out a colleague, closing a sale, or coming up with a great idea- that is the opportunity to recognize their achievement. 72 percent of employees say their performance would improve with more specific and constr uctive feedback. Additionally, public recognition is especially powerful. The above survey by Brandon Hall Group revealed that 82 percent of organizations with social recognition platforms enjoyed higher revenues and 70 percent saw improved retention rates. Whats Missing? Purpose The second major driver of the Greatness Gap is the lack of a clearly defined, or understood, mission and core values. Culture is the glue that holds an organization together. If you hire employees that dont fit in with your companys culture, believe in its mission, and uphold its core values, then you will have an uphill battle getting them to succeed. A well-articulated mission helps employees understand why they come to work every day and do what they do- it provides purpose. Employees that feel their work is meaningful are more inspired, motivated, and engaged. Core values help employees understand what types of achievements and behaviors are rewarded. Its a guideline of sorts for how to succeed wit hin the organization. For example, if putting customers first is a core value, then every employee, whether they are in sales, support, or on the design team, approaches their work with that lens. Most companies have mission statements and core values. The issue is that they arent woven into the fabric of the organization, so they have no weight. Sticking them up on the wall or on a website is not enough. Upholding the mission and instilling core values requires clear communication, as well as recognition of those values. This reinforcement will highlight to employees how their work fits into the bigger pictures, as well as strengthen their alignment to a shared culture of doing the right thing. Regularly recognizing employees and educating them on core values will have a dramatic effect on employee satisfaction, engagement, and productivity. Try recalibrating your company culture with greatness in mind, and the results will amaze you.

Totally unsure about something Do this now (like right now)

Totally unsure about something Do this now (like right now)Totally unsure about something Do this now (like right now)Ive always had a weird interest in time time machines time capsules. You name it. Ive been into it. Theres something about the idea of allowing our present selves to talk to our future selves. And to let our present selves hear from our past selves. Its both hard to wrap our heads around and also wildly intoxicating at the thought of what thatd actually be like if every sci-fi movie were to become a reality.Over the past few years, Ive been tapping mora and more into my future self, emotionally. She shows up in a bright cloak of wisdom and creativity. Sometimes her hair is white with bright streaks of color. Sometimes shes in long kimonos just off an international flight. And shes always un-fkwithable. And encourages me to do the same. When Im sad, or discouraged, or unsure, Ill go talk to her in my thoughts and see what she would tell me to do. She always feels lik e a combination of my best friend, my best self, my mom, and every woman Ive ever loved and respected.But a few weeks ago I did a proper, guided visualization to go spend time with my future self and meeting myself 20 years in the future was wild. So wild. She had a lot to say, not as much in her words but in how she showed up and what her life looked like.She communicated to me to keep creating. That all that matters is family. That curls are the way to go, keep rocking them. That love will be worth it. That the choices now have been hard but right and to just believe. We drank ros in front of beautiful Bay Area views and laughed loudly.Ive always known our future selves have so much wisdom to share with us, but Id never realized just how specific, informative and calming it could be to see them in their current, future worlds. Because we are those people, right now. And the choices, decisions, and priorities we make now will be important to future nows, later. Your future self is a treasure chest of insight that can open up clarity for today.So if youre at a crossroads, if youre doubting your choices, if youre confused about whats nextclose your eyes or open a journal and ask her that future self one year, five years, 20 years or beyond ask for the help, the wisdom and the encouragement to take the step.This article was originally published on MaxieMcCoy.com.

Benefits, commute time top things that make a job appealing

Benefits, commute time top things that make a job appealingBenefits, commute time top things that make a job appealingResearch has found that76% of Americans say that not hearing back about a job is worse than being ghosted after a first date, but employers must offer specific things to get people to apply in the first place. Recent data from Glassdoor shows that attractive benefits and perks are the most popular thingsthat would make Americans more inclined to hit send on a job application.The Harris Poll surveyed 1,151 American adults for Glassdoor - those who participated were either working or didnt have a job but were actively looking for one.What would make Americans more inclined to submit a job applicationHeres how people respondedattractive benefits and perks (e.g., gym memberships, paid time off, etc.) 48%a convenient, easy commute 47%high salaries 46%good work-life balance 43%work from home flexibility 41%a great company culture 35%whether the companys financial performan ce is good 26%familiarity with the brand 23%Furthermore, while 35% of men say that they would be more likely to apply for a job if the company offered work from home flexibility, while 49% of women felt this way.Julie Coucoules, Glassdoors weltweit Head of Talent Acquisition, commented on the research in a statement.Job seekers crave transparency on pay, not only to make an initial judgement about whether to consider applying for a job, but also to assess if an employer holds long-term potential for them. Quality candidates are typically well-researched and those that go beyond job ads and look for a richer set of background data that includes benefits and employee reviews, among other specific traits about an employer. This means that employers should make information available to job candidates proactively, or they risk missing out on quality candidates applying, she said.How people learn about employers theyre curious aboutCheck out the breakdownJob search websites 53%word of mo uth 43%professional networking sites 35%social media 32%personal networking 32%company careers pages 26%Forty-five percent of men and 63% of women look at job boards online to learn more about employers theyre interested in.In terms of finding open positions, the research found that 51% of people surveyed reported that job websites are their preferred source. The second most popular choice was finding out from a friend, at 45%. But the two least popular choices were social media at 20% and a staffing agency at 19%.Plus, 44%of those surveyed said that they search for company transparency on pay and benefits when trying to figure out if a company could be a good place to work in the long run.