Did You Know?
"U.S. companies in March posted 3.74 million jobs the highest number of job openings since 2008. That's up from a revised 3.57 million in February. Even with the increase, roughly 12.7 million people were unemployed in March. That means an average of 3.4 people competed for each open job. That's far better than the nearly 7-to-1 ratio when the recession ended. In a healthy job market, the ratio is usually around 2-to-1."
Source: Associated Press
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Go Green!
"As an alternative to buying a chopping board made from tropical hardwood, look for one made from bamboo. This fast-growing, sustainable, and versatile material is extremely durable and naturally antibacterial withstands regular washing and is a beautiful detail for your kitchen."
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By Joanna Yarrow
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Quote of the Month
"Take aim at the areas of your life that you need improvement. Target three areas in your life that could use some help. Take positive action and make the necessary adjustments to reap the benefits."
-Keith D. Harrell
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Greetings!
GREETINGS! May brings the return of happy times as the warm weather comes back with the trees and flowers in bloom. It also brings lots of activities like graduations, weddings, picnics, outdoor events/parties and just simple summer fun! May is also National Pet Month! So celebrate the joy your pet brings to your life.
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New Ways to Network
 According to a recent article in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, "networking while exercising is replacing meeting for drinks for some fitness minded professionals." Meeting for lunch or happy hours can be expensive and can easily pack on a few extra pounds with drinks and dinner. When people relax and have a few drinks, they sometimes make statements or show another side of their personality that isn't always businesslike.
Some fitness-minded professionals are changing things up a bit and mixing networking with working out. "The latest fitness trend, dubbed sweatworking, allows professionals to combine their exercise requirements with the business of the day."
"Sweatworking is the new golf," said Tom Manella, Vice President of personal training for Life Time Fitness, where gym members often invite clients to a spin class, then head to the café for a nutritional shake and more networking. "It seems like the new way to professionally connect."
Professionals, managers and business owners are seeing benefits to entertaining clients at a spin class in lieu of meeting for drinks and appetizers after work. Some employers have reported an increase in productivity and creativity from their employees. "The health-conscious employees say in the midst of all that sweating, huffing and puffing, they're building deeper, more meaningful relationships with each other."
"Sweatworking has become an integral part of the way business is conducted at some companies. At Coherent Solutions, a software development business headquartered in Minneapolis, at least a dozen of the office's 30 employees gather twice a week for a run during the workday in preparation for the Tough Mudder, a 10- to 12-mile race with obstacle courses."
At other companies, sweatworking carries more weight. In the New York Times recently, Keith Ferrazzi, author of Never Eat Alone, A Guide to Networking, said business-related workouts are ideal for closing deals and winning accounts. "In the sales process you want to accelerate personal relationships," Ferrazzi said. "Vulnerability yields intimacy. Intimacy yields trust."
"But for those looking to sweat a bit more, spinning is the most popular corporate workout. The exercise takes place on stationary bikes and accommodates all ages and fitness levels. Everyone starts together and ends together, and works at their own pace. Yoga, Pilates and small group training are also popular."
Research shows that physical activity increases brain activity and creativity, so many companies believe sweatworking or other forms of group exercise is good for their bottom line. From a budget standpoint, it makes sense because the cost of a spin class, yoga or pilates is much less than dinner and drinks.
"The benefits of exercise are physical, but more importantly, psychological," says Mark Blegen, an associate in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at St. Catherine University. "I have yet to find a study that says exercise negatively impacts us in any way. However, the positives are endless."
But how does one get past the weirdness of looking exhausted and dripping with sweat in front of your business associates? According to Kelly Miyamoto, founder of The Firm in Minneapolis, "if you get out of your environment and onto a neutral playing field where everyone is in the same boat, engaged in an activity and following the lead of a trainer ... it eliminates the awkward exchange between two co-workers."
So when working out or attending outdoor events in a professional setting, the experts suggest attire that is age-appropriate. In other words, save the worn out shorts, jeans, tops and shirts for cleaning the garage or other projects.
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Good Door Etiquette
 Sue Fox, author of Etiquette for Dummies, offers advice for the modern era and it's helpful to know what to do.
For A Standard Door
Man and Woman: In the past, the man would open the door for the woman, and that's fine, but it is no longer widely expected. Today, the one who arrives at the door first opens it and holds it open for the other person regardless of gender.
Man and Man: The person who arrives first opens the door and holds it, unless one of the men happens to be elderly or has his arm full of packages.
Woman and Woman: Same as man-man.
Man Who Wants to Open the Door for a Woman: It's still courtesy to allow men to open the door for women and she should say, "Thank You."
Elderly Person and Younger Adult: The more capable person opens the door.
Boss and Employee: Rank will apply in this situation. Junior executives open the doors for senior executives. If your boss happens to reach for the door ahead of you, be gracious, don't fight over who gets to open the door. Just remember to say, "Thank You."
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Sincerely,
Julie Lentner
Core Management Search, LLC
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