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September 30, 2015     Overeducation of U.S. Immigrants Is a Huge Brain Waste, Researchers Say Prevalence rates of overeducation exceed 40% for U.S. immigrants with bachelor’s degrees, 50% for those with doctoral or professional degrees, and 75% for those with master’s degrees, says a team led by Julia Beckhusen of the U.S. Census Bureau. For comparable natives, the overeducation prevalence is 10 to 20 percentage points lower. The mismatch between immigrants' education levels and their job requirements constitutes a “huge brain waste” that may ultimately drive immigrants to go elsewhere in search of jobs that match their knowledge levels, the researchers say. SOURCE: Attracting Global Talent and Then What? Overeducated Immigrants in the United States

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September 30, 2015 Know When to Speak Up About an Ethical Issue Sometimes you sense that something isn’t right at work. Maybe you suspect that a finance colleague is fudging numbers or that a coworker often sneaks out early. How do you know if it’s worth speaking up? Here are some tips for these tricky situations: Consider what’s really at risk. If a coworker leaves early, ask yourself why that bothers you. Is the issue important to the company or only to you? Understand people’s motivations. Before assuming the worst, try to learn why it’s happening. Your colleague might be fudging the numbers because he’s afraid of losing his job. Talk to the perpetrator first. Before taking the problem to your boss, give the person a chance to explain. Ask questions rather than accusing. Escalate when necessary. If needed, share what you’ve learned with your boss. And be open to new information that might change your perspective on the situation. Adapted from “How to Speak Up About Ethical Issues at Work,” by Amy Gallo.

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