3 Scenarios When Communicating Online Is Not Right

3 Scenarios When Communicating Online Is Not Right3 Scenarios When Communicating Online Is Not RightThere are so many ways we communicate online. Theres schmelzglas, text messaging or messaging through one of the many apps out there that support it. But using email or messaging is not always the most effective way to communicate. In certain circumstances, you should avoid them. Sure, its easy to hide behind your computer and say what you want to say via the keyboard. But sometimes you need to step out into the world and use your voice. Here arethree situations where itd be better if you didnt hit send. Avoid Hitting Send To Resolve Conflict Weve all been part of an email or message string between two parties trying to resolve an issue. Sometimes, you might be one of the two main participants or perhaps youre simply one of many people someone felt compelled to include you. With every email or message reply, the issue escalates. In the end, what was perhaps a relatively small issue has become a much bigger one. This usually results in a face-to-face meeting between the two parties as well as a supervisor or manager to resolve the conflict. Instead of usingemail or messaging to resolve conflict either call the rolle or schedule a face-to-face meeting. If you are the recipient of an email or message from someone else trying to resolve an issue, resist the temptation to respond via email. Pick up the phone or walk into the other persons office and say, I received your email and thought it might be better if we discussed this situation one-on-one as opposed to by email. Do you have a few minutes to talk? If email is your only option, do not copy other people on it. Doing so escalates the issue. If youre on the receiving end of such an email dont hit reply all. Simply reply only to the individual who sent the email. If you do reply all, your reply should say, I appreciate you bringing this situation to my attention. Ill call you in just a minute to discuss. This w ill alert everyone who has been copied that you are taking care of the situation one-on-one. Avoid Hitting SendWhen Youre Upset After an upsetting situation or interaction, what we need is a cooling down period. Email and messaging do not lend themselves to this its instantaneous by design. Instead, onceyouve calmed down, call or visit the individual todiscuss the situation.If you are on the receiving end of a scathing email, avoid the urge to reply. Give yourself time tocalm down and then call the person and ask to discuss face-to-face. In the future, decide in advance that you will never use email or messaging when you are upset. Make this a non-negotiable pact with yourself. If you feel the need to write something when you are upset, hand write a message. Dont enter it into email even if you dont intend to send the message. You wouldnt be the first person who accidentally hit the send instead of the save button. Avoid Hitting Send to Send Bad News No one likes to receive bad nachrichtensendung and receiving it via email or a message can add salt to the wound. Have you ever emailed a client to tell them that their order was delayed? If the answer to any of those questions is yes, stop using email or messaging to communicate bad nachrichtensendung.Using email or messaging to communicate bad news can send the message that you dont care or that the issue isnt important enough to warrant your personal attention.When you use email or messaging to communicate bad news, you have no way of judging the persons reaction. Most likely, people will be disappointed or upset. If youre not delivering the news in person, their feelings of disappointment may escalate and create an even worse situation. Lastly, when you use email or messaging in this scenario you appear cowardly. Customers, co-workers, bosses, and friends appreciate people who have the courage to communicate bad news in person. If youre unsure if your message qualifies as bad news to ask yourself, Woul d I want to receive an email or message with this type of news or would I prefer to have it communicated in person?. Then act accordingly. While there is no doubt that email or messaging is a quick and efficient means of communication, its not always an appropriate one. Follow the guidelines above and avoid using email or message when its inappropriate to do so.

Big Data in Mechanical Engineering

Big Data in Mechanical Engineering Big Data in Mechanical Engineering Big Data in Mechanical Engineeringby Andrew Kusiak,Professor and Chair of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department at The University of IowaBig data will make its mark on technological developments in this century. It will play a key role in shaping the konzept of materials, products, systems, and innovations from heavy equipment and energy industry to avionics and healthcare industry. Data may well become as powerful an economic engine as the steam engine once was. Data may reconfigure industry and businesses. Additive manufacturing factories may be built next to hospitals to manufacture various supplies, and new industries may be created in the spirit of digital manufacturing.The interest in data is bedrngnis new. It has accompanied developments in science and engineering practices for centuries. The novelty is in the volume and speed with which the data is generated, its growth, and the emergence of data science.What is Big Data?The concept of big data can be illustrated using an Excel-like file (see Figure 1) containing process data on four parameters, temperature, flow, frequency, and status collected at one second intervals. Such a file could include many columns (e.g., from hundreds to thousands) and rows of data (e.g., from thousands to millions). The data can be numerical (e.g., the temperature parameter in Figure 1) and qualitative (e.g., the status parameter in Figure 1) the rows of the Excel file could be generated (streamed) at high frequency (e.g., 1 second in Figure 1). It is important to recognize that a big data engineer does not expect data to reside in the Excel format, as big data sets seldom exist in a ready-to-use form. Rather, data must be identified and integrated for diverse uses.TimeTemperatureFlowFrequencyStatus13220113025.22790Green13220215225.12791Green13220316533.22795Green13220417827.72870Orange13220513035.92999Orange13220612319.23004Orange13220711125.83 099Orange13220813625.23123Green13220915733.23222Blue13221015534.83222BlueFigure 1. Sample data set.Sources of Big DataDespite the proliferation of research about big data, a handful of applications may surface in which big data is readily available. Corporations store large volumes of data. However, the share size does not make data big. For example, industrial process data at a particular location may be collected for years, although the number of parameters for which the data has been collected could be limited. However, data collected at one location can be integrated with data gathered elsewhere, including public domain data.Big data is not likely to be found in one area of mechanical engineering rather, it can be harvested across different areas. The most powerful applications will likely emerge when data from multiple sources is integrated, e.g., material, process, manufacturing, and business data. The best quality data is usually generated by sensors, which are often arranged in networks.Sensors and Sensor Networks Sensors resonate in a two-fold manner within the areas of research and practice in the field of mechanical engineering. First, mechanical engineers are involved in the design of sensors for applications ranging from the measurement of flow and temperature to the measurement of wind speed and vibration. Second, many products and systems designed by mechanical engineers utilize sensors. Markets call for products and solutions that are more reliable, safer, and more dependable. This in turn creates demand for new and more accurate sensors, which measure parameters that only a few years ago were merely dreamed about. Progress in computing and data science is another factor fueling progress in sensor technology, as the data generated by sensors adds value to products.While sensors and sensor networks are usually sources of data, certain products for example, wind turbines actually benefit from such data. The data generated from behauptung senso rs leads to smart products.Smart Products and systems are able to make decisions ranging from improved wertmiger zuwachs and condition monitoring to greater autonomy. Robotics, autonomous vehicles, home appliances, energy systems, and avionics will naturally benefit from sensor technology.Smart products and devices will create The Internet of Things.The Internet of Things involves the interconnection of devices, systems, and services and goes beyond machine-to-machine communications. It covers a variety of protocols, domains, and applications. The Internet of Things extends Internet connectivity beyond traditional computers, smart phones, and tablets to a diverse range of devices and everyday things that utilize embedded technology to communicate and interact with the external environment, e.g., cars, electronic appliances, lights in households and industry, and electric car batteries.The individual components of The Internet of Things will need their own sensory data for performanc e improvement. Data generated across all components will share the characteristics of big data. When collectively processed and analyzed, this consolidation of data may unleash previously unseen power through global rather than local optimization.The operation and control of a large number of interconnected devices will require new computing paradigms. It is rather common to encounter computation platforms in industry that do not meet the big data challenge. Relational databases that have been designed for optimized usage of data storage space prevail in industry. Using a relational database to store sensor-generated transactional data, e.g., truck engine performance data, is not a good idea. Yet, this practice is widely employed in the industry. Telematics data from a fleet of trucks may lead to big data applications. However, retrieving it from a relational database is highly inefficient. Even the simplest efficient, cost-effective scheme resembling data warehouse technology, e.g. , the SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) system, would offer tremendous benefits. Cloud computing could be the platform of choice.Cloud Computing involves deploying remote servers and software, thus allowing for centralized data storage and online access to computer services. Cloud computing considers users preferences in providing real-time access to data. It may change the way we all communicate and store data.Big Data at the Core of Mechanical EngineeringSensors versed in fluids, thermal, or mechanical principles offer a promising avenue for data science applications. A large segment of mechanical engineering focuses on domains such as product design and development, manufacturing, and energy, which are likely to benefit from big data. Product Design and Development is a highly multidisciplinary process awaiting innovation. It is widely recognized that the design of an innovative product must consider data streams originating with customers, experts, the trail of da ta left by generations of products throughout their lifetime, and cyberspace. Markets concur through products that consider the most essential design requirements, extending beyond mere product functions. The success of Apple products is attributable to the companys expanded set of requirements.Manufacturing is continuously evolving due to the progress in process and computer technology. These changes have been reflected in a reach terminology used to describe it, beginning with flexible manufacturing of three decades ago to digital manufacturing of today. The fact is that the continuous manufacturing transformation has led to more sensors generating large volumes of data. Such data can serve various purposes. For example, mechanical engineers may improve reliability of the existing manufacturing processes, predict emerging equipment failures, design next generation of manufacturing equipment, and invent new technologies based on the historical data.Energy Conversion and Economy (Th e energy industry) is undergoing changes triggered largely by environmental concerns and the limited supply of fossil fuels. Energy generation is becoming distributed rather than centralized as the shift to clean energy takes place. Combustion plants and nuclear power facilities are being replaced by dozens to hundreds of wind turbines and solar panels. The existing designs of wind turbines await improvements in cost and reliability to be more competitive with fossil fuel combustors. The world awaits designs of new energy devices converting natural energy, e.g., wind energy, tidal energy, geothermal energy, solar energy, and waste energy into mechanical and electrical energy. In addition to developments in energy conversion, solutions in energy consumption are needed as well.Energy conversion and economy systems call for greater autonomy and enhanced intelligence. A combination of design ingenuity, smart materials, and smart systems will lead to winning market solutions. These new d evices will join the world of The Internet of Things.Making a DifferenceData science offers a new paradigm of bottom-up versus top-down modeling and solving supported by the traditional physics-based approach. An engineer involved in traditional modeling (e.g., developing a finite analysis or a reliability model) looks at the problem of interest and in essence fits in the model s/he was trained to use. An engineer equipped in data science knowledge gathers historical data and uses data-mining tools to build the model of interest. If needed, s/he optimizes this data-derived model with tools such as evolutionary computation algorithms.What Next?Mechanical engineering is faced with a multitude of exciting opportunities. Some of these may require moving out of the usual comfort zone and embracing new materials, such as biomaterials and stem cells. The concepts embedded in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and mechanical systems have much to offer in understanding and benefitting from natu ral systems and biology. Experience in the design of energy systems may also be useful in the design of biomaterials and bio-factories that produce substances which aid in healing the human body. Additionally, data will play a significant role in understanding the underlying biology phenomena and the design of devices and systems supporting them. -Andrew Kusiak has writes about the applications of big data in design, manufacturing, wind energy, wastewater processing, healthcare, and sustainability. You can find a number of his work online categorized by Recent Journal Papers and Research in Progress.

Self-Certification of Women-Owned Businesses

Self-Certification of Women-Owned BusinessesSelf-Certification of Women-Owned BusinessesWhile some certifications are leid worth the paper they are printed on, certifying your business as woman-owned definitely is worth doing especially if you plan to do business with any local, state, or federal government entity. Your business does not have to be entirely owned by women in buchung to qualify for certification as a woman-owned business (WOB) as long as the business is at least 51% owned by a woman(en).If the business is publicly owned, 51% of stock must be owned by women.Additionally, a woman (or women) must be actively involved in the business in a certain way (see more below about requirements for being certified as a WOB). Benefits of Being Certified as aWomen-Owned Business More Opportunities If you are planning to do business with a government agency the first and most likely place you will be found is in the Contractor Registry.Exclusive Opportunities When you become a ce rtified WOB you may receive discounts for memberships or even free subscriptions to services and magazines.Increased Credibility Becoming certified is a process you must apply and be approved for certification.Not all businesses are eligible for certifications and not all that apply are approved.Being certified makes your business stand out in a unique way. Requirements for Self-Certification of a Women-Owned Business You absolutely can self-certify your business as women-owned, so long as it falls within the parameters of what a woman-owned business is. However, this self-certification can be challenged upon procurement award. If this happens, the procuring agency may request proof of the firms WOB status, or even require certification. If you fail to comply, you could lose the award. Your business may also be overlooked as there is considerable discretion among contracting officers in how they accept, approach, and award contracts. A formally certified women-owned business ma y, in the eyes of a contracting officer, be preferable. Definition of a Women-Owned Business The term women-owned small business concern as defined by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) as A business that is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women and in which management and daily business operations must be controlled by one or more women. It is important to note, however, that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has other, more specific criteria for women, including The business must be independently owned and operatedMust be organized for profitIs not dominant in its field or industry Additionally, the SBA further defines small business based on industry, number of employees, and receipts. WOSB Program Third-Party Certification The SBA has approved four organizations to act as third-party certifiers under the WOSB Program El Paso Hispan ic Chamber of CommerceNational Women Business Owners CorporationUS Womens Chamber of CommerceWomens Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)

13 Reasons Why showrunners remove graphic suicide scene

13 Reasons Why showrunners remove graphic suicide scene13 Reasons Why showrunners remove graphic suicide sceneWhatever side of the fence you fall on in regards to the admittedly strange circumstances surrounding the death of Kurt Cobain, few could argue against its inimical impact- one effectively demonstrated in Garth Ennis and Steve Dillons Preacher series. The graphic novel features a character named Eugene Root, later called Arseface after a botched attempt to pay homage to the late Nirvana frontman, leaves him both alive and horribly disfigured.The poetry of self-slaughter is often celebrated in reference to the works of William Shakespeare. The 13 notable suicides present in his plays, Brutus (Julius Caesar), Cassius (Julius Caesar) Cleopatra (Antony and Cleopatra) Charmian (Antony and Cleopatra) Goneril (King Lear) Juliet (Romeo and Juliet) Lady Macbeth (Macbeth), Ophelia (Hamlet) Othello (Othello)Mark Antony (Antony and Cleopatra) and Portia (Julius Caesar)are all consequence d by shame and despair. However, unlike the model evidenced by Cobain, Wallace, and Hemmingway, they are not framed with the too gifted for this world motif. I think the late post-impressionist painter Vincent familienkutsche Gogh introduced the kind of voluntary march to the maggots that is most compelling to the current generation.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreConflicting reports shadow the details of the dutchmans death, just like Cobains, and the archetype that links them are toxic in the same way. To a lesser degree perhaps, Cobain suffered a perpetual state of anguish and his solution to this has been echoing for twenty-five years. What welches likely a panicked retreat to him, was a lyrical farewell to the rest of the world True genuises dont stick around.Similarly, Van Goghs posthumous success retconed the society that did not understand him as villainous short-sighte d fools. These results are particularly attractive to teens and adolescents, a period defined by an appetite for attention.Recently Ladders reported on the unfortunate spike in suicide rates among this very demographic after the release of the popular Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why.Kyle Schnitzer of Ladders wrote,Research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry said there was nearly a 30% increase in suicide among Americas youth - ages 10-17 - in the month that followed the shows first episode, which aired on March 2017.The shows plot revolves around a high school student named Clay after he discovers seven cassette recordings left by his friend and unrequited love, Hannah following her suicide. Each tape corresponds with a different person that contributed to Hannahs death.The story is set in motion by a three-minute-long sequence depicting the young womans suicide in graphic detail. This inclusion of this scene intended to demonstrate the tragedy and horror of Hannahs decision to its full potential in the hopes that young viewers would be deterred from emulating it. Unfortunately, a series of studies suggested the contrary, urging the showrunners to respond with the followingAs we ready to launch Season 3, we have heard concerns about the scene from Dr. Christine Moutier at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and others, and have agreed with Netflix to re-edit it. No one scene is more important than the life of the show, and its message that we must take better care of each other. We believe this edit will help the show do the most good for the most people while mitigating any risk for especially vulnerable young viewers.While it is by no means the job of an author to have our well being in mind while determining the beats that best articulate their work, the premise of 13 Reasons Whyrepresents why the allure of suicidal ideation is so persuasive to young people.The appeal for many has to do with the n otion that when were gone, the party sort of stops, while the attendants gather to make sense of it all. Moreover, it puts the potential of our legacy on ice. While you all prepare to spend the rest of your lives wondering whether or not I would have been the next Orwell, Ill be at the rickety stool store, drafting my note. The truth of the matter is, however strong the temptation is to lionize the dead, it will always cow to an alliance of grief and betrayal, time will make sure of this. That isnt to say that the pitch is always possible to reject or even always selfish to consider.Netflix and the showrunners made the right decision to remove Hannahs controversial suicide scene but if its on the authors to be mindful of the impact of their work, its on us consumers to be mindful of the caution in cautionary tales.

How to Cultivate a Career As a Professional Writer

How to Cultivate a Career As a Professional WriterHow to Cultivate a Career As a Professional WriterPeople tend to think its cool when I tell them Im a professional writer. It can be, but just like any other job it has compelling moments as well as those that are stressful, laborious and difficult. Ive been a writer for nearly 15 years, and this is my insiders view of this quietly uproarious occupation.These days I get the chance to write interesting articles, but I have also written my share of pretty dry reports, instruction manuals, letters and brochures. Scoring compelling assignments is often a writers payoff after honing his or her craft by practicing on much less engaging pieces. Over the years, though, Ive learned that this job brings out the best in my abilities no matter what the project. For example, Im bedrngnis naturally skilled in math, but if I have to generate a financial report, and I need to include facts, figures or statistical data, I can conjure up my most detail -oriented self. I love to write, and Im glad I get to do it professionally. My favorite thing about it is that no matter what the topic-even if it may seem dull or difficult when I start the project-the fact that I get to write about it makes the subject interesting. I get to be alone with a topic I might not think about otherwise. I have the opportunity to learn about it, find an interesting angle on it and then articulate a position on it. Its a fascinating way to explore the world. If you are thinking of cultivating a career as a writer, here are a couple of tips to contemplate Talent alone wont make you successful Dont overvalue your talent. It cant stand alone. This sounds brutal. I know. But talented writers are everywhere. A writers job is to deliver ideas to an audience in a concise and engaging way. To accomplish this, you have to communicate clearly. Learn the craft. Know how the tools work. Study and practice as much as you can. I dont know a single editor who has the tim e or patience to chisel meaning out of undisciplined prose. Trust me. They hate that. Do your homeworkBecome a student of the written word. Seek out your favorite thinkers and writers. Read everything you can. Take literature, philosophy, writing and grammar classes. Be humble and work hard. Get a variety writing jobsFind jobs that give you the chance to practice, even if you dont love the subject matter. It benefits you to try doing different types of projects and assuming a variety of voices. Nothing makes you a better writer than practice. It doesnt matter what you are writing about, only that you are building up your thinking, reading, writing and editing muscles. NetworkCultivating relationships with others in the field will yield opportunities in an extremely competitive arena. Getting an introduction from a contact can set you apart from the competition. Just remember, networks are Karma-fueled, so make sure to repay your network.Grow a thick skinSometimes editors will love w hat you write other times, it just wont be what they want. Get used to taking negative feedback about your work. Dont take it personally. When you are writing professionally, you have to love your work enough to be engaged. At the same time, you have to put your ego in its distribution policy and recognize that its just work, and starting over is never so bad as long as youre getting paid.Search writing jobs

What Absolutely Everybody Is Saying About Business Resume

What Absolutely Everybody Is Saying About Business Resume Business analysis can encompass an assortment of responsibilities that are particular to the field theyre in. Selling is 1 element of the increased process of absatzwirtschaft. As an applicant, you ought to have the identical thinking when making your very best resumethink like youre the company owner. Now, lets see some sample career objectives which will help you learn to craft your very own objective statement when you have to make resume for a business position. Bettering yourself as a company owner means forging connections that will endure. Developing a marketing plan for your company is important. Understanding just how to capitalize on your weaknesses is important so that you can determine how to better yourself in business. You ought to be networking. The Fight Against Business Resume CV is a lengthy application document and might be even 5 pages long. You should make it exquisitely clear in the summary tha t you have what it requires to find the business done. There are various schrifts of general resumes, and it is essential that you tailor your resume to what you require it for. The very first thing you ought to do is make sure a prospective employer knows whose resume theyre taking a look at Youve got to throw a whole lot of information at a manger in a tiny space. The very last thing that you want to do is receive a job that you cant do. Adding the incorrect things or too many things to your resume will save you from getting the market job that you want. By carefully targeting resumes for certain jobs, you are able to greatly enhance your odds of getting noticed in the work marketplace. By the moment you interview, you will be well-prepared to land your ideal job. As a member, youre get business analyst job alerts sent straight to your inbox so that you can waste no time applying to the ones that youre most interested in. Inside my opinion, a part-time job only to pay the b ills wouldnt fall in that category. What Business Resume Is - and What it Is Not Our writers will be sure you are entirely satisfied with the last edition. With our specialized therapy, you are going to be in a place to tap the complete potential of your professional network and make sure your profile on social networking channels matches the caliber of your resume. When crafting your resume the very first rule to bear in mind is My audience is busy and has an extremely brief attention span. Therefore, their career options are extremely varied and theyre able to choose which area to concentrate on. Its important to adjust a resume to a particular position as a way to fit the requirements and requirements. Dont forget, the man or woman seeking to hire you wants to understand your capacity to excel within the role they need to offer you. Examine the requirements for a number of jobs you want to apply for, and build a resume profile title that contains the most crucial requirem ents from each. There are two primary varieties of resumes and you will need to choose which type is the most appropriate to present your experience. If youre lacking a good deal of skilled experience then it is even more critical you compose a flawless education section. Different company and administration jobs need specific degrees and certifications, so remember to highlight your education. Think of your course undertaking, volunteer experience, and any freelance projects that youve done. Some folks wish to set their education up top. The job, the market, and the institution proved not the perfect fit for me. If youve been requested to submit a company resume, you may be registering the uh-oh aspect. After that, connect with individuals who work at the business youre seeking employment at. So when the hiring company hasnt provided a salary for work, we look at salary data from related businesses and locations to think of a fair estimate for what you may anticipate. New Step by Step Roadmap for Business Resume Normally, the consumer is identified as a member of a specific segment of the populace, called a marketplace. The typical monthly salary of a company analyst is over $5,000. Without one, it would be problematic for a business to bring in revenue and successfully earn a profit. The resume summary will function as their ausverkauf pitch. Putting an objective statement at the peak of your resume wont help you receive an industry job. Both resumes and web sites are made to showcase an individual or company in the very best light possible.

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Happy 65th Birthday Oprah Winfrey bit.ly/2Rng25J We need gender neutral dress codes in the workplace. If you dont yet agree with that statement, look no fartzu sich than a 55-page presentation given to women executives at Ernst Young in a June 2018 training. pThe presentation, which made headlines last month when an offended participant a href=https//www.huffpost.com/entry/women-ernst-young-how-to-dress-act-around-men_n_5da721eee4b002e33e78606a target=_blankleaked it to the Huffington Post/a, reinforced gendered stereotypes of how women should dress and present themselves at work. Some highlights, which are actually lowlights in terms of equality in the workforce/pul class=ee-ul ee-ulliA list of appearance blunders for women to avoid, including no-nos like too-short skirts, plunging necklines, bottle blonde, flashy jewelry/liliOutfit and grooming suggestions to minimize distractions from your skills sic set like good haircut, manicured nails, and well-cut attire/liliAdvice on how to dress dont flaunt your body sexuality scrambles the mind/li/ulpThe women, there to invest in their professional development, were not learning how to be better leaders or combat sexist stereotypes at work, but instead were being lectured to about what to wear and how to groom themselves./ppWhile the presentation wasnt the official EampY dress code, it does highlight bias and assumptions made around gender that women have to manage. And this particular training focused only on the male-female binary. Employees who identify as transgender or nonbinary might feel even more burdened by dress code policies based on gender. /ppImagine how much more productive all employees, regardless of gender, could be, if they werent focused on avoiding dress code policing./ppTraditional gender-based dress codes can also discriminate on the basis of race. Many grooming guidelines for women, including rules on acceptable haircuts, are extra burdens for black employees, parti cularly those who want to wear their hair in natural styles. a href=https//daily.jstor.org/how-natural-black-hair-at-work-became-a-civil-rights-issue/ target=_blankIn 2010, Chastity Jones got a job offer/a to be a customer service representative from Catastrophe Management Solutionsbut the offer was contingent on her cutting off her locs. When she refused, the company took back the job offer, and when she sued, with the help of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, she lost her case in 2013 and again in 2016, when her appeal was dismissed. /ppAnd beyond forcing women of color to maintain their hair in a way thats deemed acceptable, gender-based dress codes can also discriminate against people of certain religions. Employees whose faiths keep them from cutting their hair or necessitate that they wear certain clothing (including head coverings) shouldnt be forced to adapt their beliefs to what their employer deems professionally appropriate for a woman at work./ppThe possibilit y for gender-, race-, and faith-based discrimination posed by prescriptive employee dress codes has a href=https//www.hrc.org/resources/workplace-dress-codes-and-transgender-employees target=_blankled the Human Rights Campaign to recommend/a that if an employer has a dress code, it should modify it to avoid gender stereotypes and enforce it consistently. Requiring men to wear suits and women to wear skirts or dresses, while legal, is based on gender stereotypes. Alternatively, codes that require attire professionally appropriate to the office or unit in which an employee works are gender-neutral./ph3Okay, So Gender Neutral Dress Codes Sound Good. What Do They Look Like?/h3pIn their simplest (which, in my opinion, also means best) fasson, gender neutral dress codes at the workplace can take the form of General Motors dress policy. When now-CEO Mary Barra was VP of global human resources for the automotive giant, a href=https//qz.com/work/1242801/gms-dress-code-is-only-two-words/ targ et=_blankshe replaced their 10-page dress code with two words/a Dress appropriately. /ppIn the article linked above, the author explains why Barras dress code works so well She avoided assumptions, instead choosing to trust her employees judgment, which in turn empowered all employees and was particularly impactful for women. /ppFor workplaces that need more specificity about what employees can wear, HR should follow in the footsteps of other institutions that have successfully adopted gender-neutral dress codes. Namely, high schools./ppAfter a wave of protests, social media outrage, and thoughtful advocating, a href=https//www.dispatch.com/news/20180919/more-schools-revamping-sexist-dress-codes target=_blankseveral schools have revamped their dress codes/a, which tended to put undue burden on female students. New guidelines apply to all students, regardless of their gender. Instead of specifying the length of skirts versus shorts or the width of a cami strap versus a tank top, a hr ef=https//www.usatoday.com/story/life/parenting/2019/07/15/gender-neutral-dress-code-gets-approval-roanoke-virginia-school-district/1734009001/ target=_blanka Virginia high schools new gender-neutral dress code/a simply defines what must be covered clothing must cover areas from one armpit across to the other armpit, down to approximately three to four inches in length to the upper thighs./ppstrongWhat does that look like at work?/strong /ppSpell out specific dress code rules by article of clothing, not by gender, use non-gendered pronouns, and make aya that any grooming guidelines could apply to anyone. Dont place burdens on anyone based on their gender, and try to empower employees to manage their own appearance in accordance with professional expectations./ppFor business casual workplaces, try this, a href=https//www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2018/09/28/gender-based-dress-codes-human-resources-diversity-and-legal-impact/355d9f064f53 target=_blankadapted from Fo rbes/a Employees should dress in business casual attire, which could include casual slacks and skirts, collared shirts, blouses, or sweaters. Inappropriate attire includes sportswear, jeans, and unkempt clothing, among other options. Please exercise good judgment./ppFor business formal workplaces, you could use the following Traditional business attire, including dresses, suits, and pantsuits, is required for external meetings with clients or prospects. Employees should use discretion on other occasions and are expected to demonstrate good judgment. /ppAnd for casual workplaces, which are on the risea href=http//blog.indeed.com/2019/08/20/casual-dress-in-workplace/ target=_blankaccording to Indeed/a, 50% of companies allow employees to dress casually every day, as of 2019go with something simple, like this, a href=https//www.thebalancecareers.com/simple-sample-dress-codes-for-business-attire-1917931 target=_blankadapted from The Balance/a Dress comfortably for work, but please do no t wear anything that could offend your coworkers or make them feel uncomfortable. That includes clothing with profanity, hate speech, or exclusionary language. Your clothing, while casual, should show common sense and professionalism./ppNo matter the level of formality your dress code needs to define, make sure youre thinking from the perspective of all employeescurrent as well as futureand creating an environment where they can thrive./pp----/ppstrongWant to share these tips with your company? /strongShow them this handy one-page guide on creating a gender neutral dress code/p p class=shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image img alt=Gender Neutral Dress Code Guide class=rm-shortcode data-rm-shortcode-id=UGVL4K1574631551 data-rm-shortcode-name=rebelmouse-image data-runner-src=https//assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMjEwMDE3Ni9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTU3NDc2NjEyMX0.5akget5uOA_9aHMcPUx Y1YM_Zn2w2Yhcj7m_HSCqg7I/img.jpg?width=980 id=a14b6 type=lazy-image/ /ppbr//p

Bullhorn Partners with Simply Hired to Help Recruiters

Bullhorn Partners with Simply Hired to Help RecruitersBullhorn Partners with Simply Hired to Help RecruitersWe are pleased to announce that we are partnering with Bullhorn, the global leader in recruiting software, to help recruiters quickly reach and engage more qualified candidates.With this partnership, Simply Hireds performance-based job advertising platform will be integrated with Bullhorns applicant tracking system and customer relationship management solution (ATS, CRM). The two companies will also debut the first such integration with Simply Apply, allowing the best candidate experience across web and mobile. Simply Apply, a one-click apply feature, allows job seekers to quickly and easily apply to open positions using a saved resume.This new integration presents a one-stop job advertising solution, directly accessible within the Bullhorn dashboard. It will provide recruiters targeted reach to over 30 million unique monthly job seekers who use Simply Hired across web, email, mobile, and thousands of partner sites.The integration will be available to US Bullhorn customers starting in late Q3 of 2014.Read the full press release here.

10 Helpful Job Search Experts on Twitter

10 Helpful Job Search Experts on Twitter10 Helpful Job Search Experts on Twitter4Many job seekers know that using Twitter is a great way to find out about new job leads or even workplace trends. But theres also a wealth of job seeking advice to be found in the Twittersphere coming from job search experts. These job search experts often offer their expertise in daily (and sometimes hourly) job search tips- all in the gestalt of 140 characters or less. Heres our pick of some of the most helpful job search experts to follow on Twitter. (Already have a job and looking for more general career advice? Check out our list of 15 Career Experts to Follow on Twitter.)Miriam Salpeter, keppie_careersThe author of Social Networking for Business Success, Miriam Salpeter is a social media mentor and strategist. She helps people learn how to market themselves to attract clients- and jobs.Michelle A Riklan, resumewomanRiklan is a professional resume writer and career coach. Her resume writing prowess guarantees that your job application wont end up at the bottom of a hiring managers pile.Abby Kohut, absolutely_abbyAbby Kohut has taken her desire to educate one million job seekers to the road- literally. The Absolutely Abbys Job Search Success Tour is meant to inspire others to find work that they love and help them correct mistakes they might be making in the job search process.Susan P. Joyce, JobHuntOrgIt can be a jungle out there in the job hunting world, but Susan P. Joyce knows how to survive. In fact, shes dedicated her career to teaching job seekers how to conduct safe and smart job searches, such as cluing people in as to why they shouldnt give up on Facebook for their job search.Alexandra Levit, alevitThe workplace author (and occasional author) bridges the gap between people who are looking to find and persevere in jobs that are important to them while helping organizations build better relationships with todays top talent.Heather Huhman, heatherhuhmanWhether youre a pa rt of richtung X, Gen Y, or even a baby boomer, everyone can use a little job search guidance. Career expert and founder and president of content marketing/PR firm Come Recommended, Heather Huhman guides job seekers to find jobs of any level.Alison Doyle, AlisonDoyle The Balances job search expert, Doyle writes articles on topics such as job searching and employment issues that cater to those who are currently looking for work. She even pens on-point career advice for her column as well.Erin Kennedy, ErinKennedyCPRWIn addition to crafting killer resumes, Erin Kennedys professional resume service offers networking tips and the best way to create a LinkedIn profile that is sure to get the notice of hiring managers.Robyn Greenspan, RobynGreenspanAs a well-known Huffington Post blogger, Robyn Greenspan is a widely recognized (and respected) career and job search expert. She offers tips on her Twitter feed and tweets out tons of great job searching content.Eve Tahmincioglu, careerdivaEve Tahmincioglou is the director of communications for Families and Work Institute and columnist for MSNBCs Your Career. She has the cool distinction of being named one of the top 10 career tweeters on Twitter by CNN.The next time youre scanning Twitter for the latest in celebrity gossip and to check out your friends latest musings, take a look at these job search and career experts. Who knows- their latest 140-character tweet might lead to job search success.Readers, do you have any favorite job search experts on Twitter? Let us know in the comments section below

Renewable Energys Efficiency Tool

Renewable Energys Efficiency Tool Renewable Energys Efficiency Tool Renewable Energys Efficiency ToolRenewable energys inroads into the United States and other developed countries is well-known, but it also is gaining traction in the developing world. Renewable energy zones in southern and eastern Africa, developed in coordination with the International Renewable Energy Agency, promotes renewable energy development backed by the governments of 19 countries. But identifying the most efficient sites for generation and transmission to load centers can be challenging, which is where a newly developed planning tool promises to increase efficiencies.Kenyas $680-million Lake Turkana wind project, for instance, will generate 310 MW, making it eastern Africas biggest power project. But the project suffers from its remoteness. Its 350 Vestas wind turbines are installed and operational but remain idle because of delays in construction of its 438-kilometer transmission line that will deliver the electricity to Suswa, near Nairobi. The government recently announced the line will not be operational until 2018.Transmission lines and interconnections take longer to build than the turbine farm even without delays. Such issues may have been identified early in the planning process using MapRE, or Multicriteria Analysis for Planning Renewable Energy, saving potentially millions of dollars.Example of the MapRE resources showing wind power density in East Africa. namen Lawrence Berkeley LaboratoryMost renewable energy projects are developer driven, says Ranjit Deshmukh, one of MapREs developers and now a researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. If developers are given the right information, they can identify hotspots of wind and solar resources.Those sweet spots dont always take into account other details of the project, such as the distance from the generating station to the load center and the time it takes to build a projects components. A transmission interconnectio n can take as long or longer than three to five years to build, says Deshmukh. A renewable energy project can be built within a year.Deshmukh points out that the ideal site for a renewable energy project may not be where the sun or wind is most consistent. Other multiple criteria should be considered, including distance to the load center and population density, demand, and wind speed. Environmental and a number of social parameters should be included in decision making. A project could be more efficient and economical if it is built where the sun or wind are not optimal, but closer to where the power is needed. But having the data is the biggest impediment to such an exercise, he says.MapRE provides the data to make better decisions. Deshmukh says he and co-developer Grace Wu at the University of California, Berkeley, spent two years collecting data sets on economic, environmental and other issues for 21 African countries participating in the East Africa and Southern African power pools, talking to utilities and other stakeholders. The tools include items such as wind speeds, timing, and other physical factors such as solar insulation.Used together, planners can identify what Deshmukh calls no regrets sites that are accessible and have low cost and limited impact. Wu, Deshmukh and their colleagues published a paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on the African work, finding that many countries possess energy development potential many times the projected demand. They argue for regional interconnections, noting the most competitive wind and solar resources are spatially uneven. Regional interconnections planned around strategic siting opportunities are crucial for realizing no-regrets wind and solar energy development that can be competitive with conventional generation in African countries.In Africa, Deshmukh points to estimates that show current electricity generation must triple by 2030. Renewables have a place and even an advantage in meeting those needs. Using the tool, he and the papers authors conclude Multicriteria assessment of wind and solar potential for large regions of Africa shows how economically competitive and low-environmental-impact renewable resources can significantly contribute to meeting this demand.Additionally, interconnections and selecting wind sites to match demand reduce the need for South African Power Pool-wide conventional generation capacity by 9.5% in a high-wind scenario, resulting in a 620% cost savings, depending on the avoided conventional technology.Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Kenya now are using MapRE, says Deshmukh, and it is moving to other regions as well. The World Bank is using MapRE in Vietnam to add more solar power to the countrys grid, and the European Climate Fund is using it in a study to find alternatives to a fossil-fuel plant in Bangladesh.One of the goals with the World Bank is to reach out and put tools into the planning process, he says. It has been geared m ainly toward planners, policy makers or regulators.The developers note that the open-source tool emphasizes utility-level solar or wind zones, although the spatial models could be used for off-the-grid development. It also includes a set of geographic information systems script tools for renewable energy zoning, allowing customization of a zoning analysis.Deshmukh says the next step is to make the tools easier to use online. He says MapRE, while developed for use in the developing world, can also be used in the U.S. or elsewhere. Wu is now working on an iteration specifically for California where local regulations promote renewable power but siting complications show a lot of time and money wasted in the process, he says. For Further DiscussionOne of the goals with the World Bank is to reach out and put tools into the planning process.Ranjit Deshmukh, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory