If you are taking a shot at landing a job in an executive role, you should know that the negotiation skills you've previously used won't necessarily work. You need to know how to negotiate a job offer at your level, meaning the talks become longer and more detailed than previous conversations you’ve had about salaries and start dates. Here are five areas that are essential for you to discuss in your talks. (Monster)

If you sometimes find yourself frustrated about how little you manage to accomplish in the run of a work day, you aren't the only one. Research indicates that only 26% of people often leave the office having accomplished the tasks they set out to do. It’s common to feel as if you’ve been busy but haven’t done anything important. Here are five common mental mistakes that prevent you from being well-organized and efficient during the day. (Harvard Business Review)

If you are fortunate enough to have survived a layoff at your company, career experts say to be wary of signs that more trouble will hit your company in the future. Some of the largest U.S. companies have been hit by layoffs this year, so having a plan just in case is a good idea. (Business Insider)

A new Survey by Clutch says that 26 percent of men are more likely to believe they have more responsibilities than their female colleagues with the same job title, which 18 percent of women believe that same assertion. Clutch is a B2B ratings and reviews firm. (Black Enterprise)

In addition to how traditional diversity can benefit company and workers, here's a look at how remote working can support and improve these efforts. To understand how, start by looking at the list of most frequently mentioned benefits of traditional workplace diversity and where remote working fits in. (CMS Wire)

Most American workers in a new Randstad US survey said they favor a culturally diverse workplace, with 81% saying that they like working with people from different cultures and more than two-thirds agreeing to the hiring of foreign workers as long as domestic employees aren't replaced. (HR DIVE)

In 1960, those older than 65 made up just 4.9% of the global population, but by 2050, they will account for 17% of the world's population. The world will soon be brimming with sexagenarians, septuagenarians, octogenarians and all the other subsequent genarians – in fact, there will be enough old-age pensioners to populate Germany 24 times over. And those numbers are poised to have a major impact on the global workforce. (BBC)

In conjunction with the Chicago Chapter of the National Black MBA Association^®, Northwestern Mutual-Chicago has partnered with the non-profit organization Greenwood Project to introduce high-achieving minority high school and college students from under-served communitities to careers in financial services.  (Patch)

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments earlier this week in a case involving Byron Allen’s $20 billion lawsuit against Comcast that has left the civil rights protections of millions hanging in the balance. Allen, who owns Entertainment Studios and The Weather Channel, filed a lawsuit against Comcast—in addition to a $10 million suit against Charter Communications—claiming that the media conglomerate denied to include his array of cable TV channels on their systems due, in part, to racial bias in violation of Section 1981. (The Washingtion Post)

The number of people who applied for jobless benefits last week shot up to a nearly five-month high, but the surprising spike likely stemmed from season quirks just ahead of the holiday season instead of a pronounced increase in layoffs. (MarketWatch)

The impeachment hearings have captured the nation, with millions of Americans watching the hearings. And you know what that means? Millions aren't working during that time. And it's costing businesses $2.1 billion per hour, according to an estimate by the outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. (Fast Company)

 

 

 

It's holiday shopping time, and the best credit cards will amp up their efforts to offer generous welcome bonuses, rewards and added perks that may tempt you to spend more than you can afford. Here are five tips to follow to avoid overspending on your credit card. (CNBC)

How much is too much when it comes to equities? That depends on several factors, but experts say too many workers are taking uncessary risks with retirement savings by putting too much into stocks. (MarketWatch)

As a whole, tranditional grocery stores in America are struggling, but a few regional grocers have found a way to survive by focusing on their local markets. Those such as Publix, Wegman, Hy-Vee y are nimble and often able to respond more quickly to shifting consumer tastes and make changes in stores than national chains with layers of management. (CNN)