ADP: US private payrolls lost 20.2M jobs last month | Should your company move to a 4-day workweek? | Companies should get employee input when cutting costs
ADP: US private payrolls lost 20.2M jobs last month Data from ADP shows that private payrolls lost 20.2 million jobs last month amid the coronavirus-driven economic shutdown. It was the sharpest drop in the survey's history dating back to 2002. Full Story: CNBC (5/6)
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With millions of employees working successfully from home during the coronavirus pandemic, companies are rethinking how operations should run in the long term. One possibility is a four-day workweek, which could give employees more time to rest or pursue personal development. Full Story: Fast Company online (5/6)
What's your virtual employee style? If you're new to being remote, your new schedule probably varies from when you were in office. Take this quiz to find out what type of virtual employee you are to learn how to overcome your unique challenges and maintain productivity.
Companies remake offices with safety in mind Companies are reconfiguring their workplaces to make them safer for employees during the novel coronavirus pandemic, including adding plexiglass sneeze barriers to desks. Dr. Rajneesh Behal says employers should not expect their efforts to reduce the risks to zero, and research has found that a good way to reduce workplace transmission is to have paid sick leave that encourages employees to stay home if they are ill. Full Story: The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (5/4)
Technology
3 ways to help employees focus during video learning Workplace learning can be made more effective through short videos, recording sessions for on-demand access and adding interactive elements, writes Avra Bossov of the Association for Talent Development. A Kaltura study found that many organizations lack the resources to create quality videos or secure them, Bossov writes. Full Story: TD magazine (5/2020)
The HR Leader
You can be alone without being lonely Being home alone for an extended period has led to feelings of isolation for some people, even those who enjoy solitude, but they're finding relief and connection through video chat and other activities. "The antidote for loneliness is the comfort of self," says licensed clinical social worker Manfred Melcher, who notes that people should tend to their own well-being so they can be equipped to help others. Full Story: The Monterey County Herald (Calif.) (5/3)
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