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Wednesday 5th April Newsletter
Saying "no" without burning any bridges, quiet hiring and more career goodness...
Happy Hump Day! 🐪 In today’s mail:
Quiet hiring: Good or evil?
How to say “no” — Without actually saying it.
Morning routine tips: To start your day the right way.
💡 TODAY’S QUOTE: “The only failure is not knowing how to be happy.” — Céline Dion, Canadian singer
DAILY INSPO
TALKING POINT
Is quiet hiring as sneaky as it sounds?
Can you guess what quiet hiring is? We’ll give you a minute to think about it. Tick-tock… 🕙 Ready?
Quiet hiring sounds like hiring someone in secret. Or without even letting them know (which would be terrifying). But it actually means something else. It’s when employers try to power up their workforce without hiring more people. 💪 How do they do this? By handing out additional responsibilities to existing staff members.
This can be moving people to different departments or assigning different projects to them. In doing so, employers harness internal talent, avoiding time-consuming interviews and covering gaps instantly.
But it's not just about the employer. When done fairly, quiet hiring can help employees thrive. It can lead to upskilling, raises and promotions. Which can make staff feel valued.
What do you think of this workplace trend? Reply to us and let us know!
📝 WEDNESDAY’S TO DO:
List your goals ✍️ Make a list of your long- and short-term goals. Your long-term goals can include training and development to help you succeed in the workplace.
TODAY’S ADVICE
Harness the power of “no” 💪🙅
For most of us, saying “no” doesn’t come naturally. As humans, we’re people-pleasers.
At work, it’s even more complicated. We’re programmed to say “yes” out of fear of being stigmatized, judged or penalized for not being a “team player”. Especially when our bosses are used to being surrounded by yes men and women.
But saying “yes” too often can do you more harm than good. You become overcommitted, overstretched and overwhelmed. And you fall behind on your tasks, projects, promises and deadlines.
Moral of the story: learn how to say “no” ❌ — even without actually saying it.
It’s as simple as: “Thanks for thinking of me! At the moment, I’m laser-focused on finishing X project at the moment, but I’d love to work on Y after. Can I check back with you after I’ve delivered X to set another deadline?”
It might be scary, but this little two-letter word can be just what you need to manage your workload, stay focused and keep your sanity.
Just follow these three rules:
1. Be positive.
2. Explain why you can’t take on something.
3. Offer a solution.
Oh, and make sure you have a valid reason. “I wish I could but I just don’t wanna” won’t cut it!
DON’T MISS
📦 Want to work for Amazon? See how to get a foot in the door.
🌟 Show you’re trustworthy at work with these tips.
💸 Self-employed? Calculate your tax payments.
FUN FACT ❓ Did you know that kids ask about 300 questions a day? That’s probably enough to make WFH parents want to pull their hair out!
STUFF WE LOVE
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WELLNESS CENTRE
The most effective morning routine 🌅
Make the most of your morning with these handy tips! From waking up early to journaling, our video covers every step to kick-start your day.
MEME IT
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Created with care by Chris Leitch, Joanna Zambas and Electra Michaelidou
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