Weekly news update – Photo: blackgirllonghair.com
Happy Sunday! Hope everyone’s having a great week-end! We got our Christmas tree yesterday, all the while disrupting the entire store courtesy of two over-agitated toddlers. Christmas shopping is 75% done, as I’m praying for a stress-free holiday season this year (one can always hope, right?). And in the midst of all the holiday craziness, packed schedule and extra pounds, here is a look at this week’s news:
- This week we saw the Nation shaken by the Grand Jury decision not to indict the police officers involved in the deaths of Mike Brown and Eric Garner, and The Root confirms protest against police violence continue in cities across the country, while the New York Times admits police violence seems to result in no punishment;
- In other controversial news, Peggy Young’s case against UPS’, and companies in general, treatment of pregnant women at work has Mother Jones (and everyone else around) raising the question as to whether companies can treat pregnant workers like crap;
- Black Enterprise provides five tips to ensure you look like the boss;
- Despite all the busyness, the holidays are a great time to boost your career, even for the jobs hoppers who, according to Fast Company, are not as stigmatized as before (you may want to check out that new job posting);
- The Daily Muse writes about how to network, impress and still have loads of fun at your office holiday party, while Slate has great tips on how to rescue a boring conversation beyond the “what do you do” pick up line;
- Inc. tips us off on how to get 90% of your work done before lunch;
- Fight the stress this holiday season, with Dr. Mommy’s tip on using one hour a week, yes just an hour a week, to relieve stress;
- The Harvard Business Review has an interesting take on making dumb groups smarter (and it works), while writing about how great managers motivate their teams to innovate;
- It’s time to revise your resume, and Campus to Career has this great infographic describing your resume as a burger;
- ‘Tis the season for office gift giving: check out Levo League‘s gift guide rulebook for your office;
- And if you’ve been dreaming to escape the craziness of the holiday season (I know I have), Business Insider lists the 10 highest-paying jobs for people who love to travel;
- Columbian.com reveals mobility is more of an issue for jobs men choose, rather than women (we knew it, but feel vindicated to have it in print);
- Lifehacker shows you how hard it be to pay your student loans based on your major;
- The Onion had me in stitches reading this hilarious, but oh so true piece, entitled” As a working mom, it’s hard to find time to masturbate” (a must read);
- Last but not least, if you’re feeling off track this holiday season, take a listen to this excerpt from For Harriet Oprah’s take on life, career and leadership:
The Corporate Sis.
