The power of calling
The threat at home
For US workers, does Amazon really pose a threat to their livelihoods? One columnist had a grim projection: "Amazon is going to destroy more American jobs than China ever did."
Points:
Retail workers (12 million strong overall; 6.2 million strong in general retail) and warehousing/delivery workers (2 million strong) are the part of the workforce the writer focused on. If they are indeed displaced, many will not be able to work for online retailers because that's a much more efficient sector.
What to do?
One approach might be to take a heightened skills mindset.
For US workers, does Amazon really pose a threat to their livelihoods? One columnist had a grim projection: "Amazon is going to destroy more American jobs than China ever did."
Points:
- Lower prices
- Convenience
- Efficiency
- Automation
Retail workers (12 million strong overall; 6.2 million strong in general retail) and warehousing/delivery workers (2 million strong) are the part of the workforce the writer focused on. If they are indeed displaced, many will not be able to work for online retailers because that's a much more efficient sector.
What to do?
One approach might be to take a heightened skills mindset.
- Try thinking beyond the job at hand and start to think of the job as part of the system comprised of different functions.
- Think about the skills you indeed to integrate the different parts of the system (business functions in your organization like operations, HR, technology, and marketing, for example) to achieve a common goal.
- If you can demonstrate that you can reach across silos to accomplish the mission, you may find yourself highly valued member of your organization.
Wellness during the workday
I came across an article that listed eight ways to integrate wellness activities during the workday. Number four doesn't have to be expensive. We've been buying elevating surfaces for our employees that sit on top of the desks and elevate the computers.
I came across an article that listed eight ways to integrate wellness activities during the workday. Number four doesn't have to be expensive. We've been buying elevating surfaces for our employees that sit on top of the desks and elevate the computers.
Community development in Alabama
Rural communities
have a chance. This profile
of the mayor of Thomasville, Alabama points out some things that are
helping this rural community thrive.
Context:
"Census data shows Thomasville with 4,209 residents and a low family
poverty rate of 13 percent compared with 25 percent for the whole of Clarke
County and 19 percent for Alabama."
Points:
- "…broad cooperative spirit."
- "…focus on developing the local workforce."
- "…copying Tupelo’s health-care model."
This isn't an
overnight success. Notice in the article he has been mayor for 20 years. Great
things come over time.
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