9 out of 10 companies plan hybrid-working models | Survey: One-third of employees want a 3-week vacation | Consider legalities before asking applicants about vaccine
Nine out of 10 companies plan to move to some form of hybrid-working model, but 68% don't yet have a detailed plan either in place or communicated, according to a McKinsey report. The research found that companies experiencing higher productivity during the pandemic amid remote working had increased the number of "microtransactions" between colleagues, enabling workers to share small moments of connection. Full Story: World Economic Forum (5/25)
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Recruiting & Retention
Survey: One-third of employees want a 3-week vacation Around 50% of employees are suffering from "increased fatigue" thanks to a "heavier workload," and 44% report being "more burned out" because of work now than they were a year ago, according to a Robert Half study. About one-third of workers surveyed would like to take a three-week or longer vacation, and Robert Half's Paul McDonald says, "Managers can foster a vacation-friendly culture by taking time off themselves and disconnecting as much as possible when they do." Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (5/24)
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The latest benefits that support employees' mental health Since the start of the pandemic, companies have been focusing on employees' mental health, offering benefits aimed at relieving stress and navigating remote work. As employees return to the office, forward-looking businesses are offering an array of related benefits, including giving workers more free time during the day and bonuses to take vacations. Full Story: CNBC (5/24)
Best Buy will join with nonprofit groups and invest $10 million to open approximately 12 Teen Tech Centers in California over the next few years. The centers will train local youths for careers in entertainment and other creative arts, with a focus in areas including digital media, film, music production and audio engineering, the retailer said. Full Story: Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.) (tiered subscription model) (5/20)
The HR Leader
Lessons in respect from Basecamp's culture misstep Basecamp's recent public problems boil down to a lack of respect for customers and employees, S. Chris Edmonds says in this blog post and video. A more effective approach will "formalize ground rules for respectful interactions, and those leaders model, coach, measure and celebrate desired respectful behaviors every day," Edmonds says. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (5/25)
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Giving employees time back in their day will go a long way toward easing the transition back to the office, as we see in today’s Benefits & Compensation story. PwC’s policy of blocking off Fridays after 12 p.m. as “protected, non-bookable” time is genius. We do something similar here and it’s a great way to inject energy into the day. What are you doing to help workers transition back to the office? Tell me! And send this link to anyone who would appreciate receiving this brief.
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