Some technology companies including Google, Lyft, Meta Platforms and Salesforce are walking back their remote-work policies, citing efficiency and cost-effectiveness, and setting deadlines for when they want employees to return to the office. Jacob Rowden of commercial real estate service firm JLL says the labor market has shifted back in favor of employers, and workers no longer have as much leverage to say they'd rather switch jobs than return to office work. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (6/11)
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Recruiting & Retention
Active, potential layoffs at 77% of companies Layoffs are either ongoing or under consideration at 77% of the companies Lee Hecht Harrison recently surveyed, and LHH Career Mobility President John Morgan said that this is the first round of downsizing for many companies. Burnout was only a concern for 6% of human resources professionals, while 72% of employees report experiencing it and 18% say they're considering quitting because of it, and far fewer employees than HR staff perceive layoff support programs as effective. Full Story: CFO (6/9)
A lot to celebrate this Pride Month At Included Health, we take Pride—all year long—in the dedicated team of care coordinators who provide advocacy and support for our LGBTQ+ members. We are transforming healthcare for underserved communities each and every day. Learn more.
How to recruit, hire neurodivergent talent Cathy Donnelly, chief people officer at Texthelp, explains how employers can create inclusive hiring processes to attract neurodivergent talent. Donnolly explains how to design the right job description -- avoid using "Rockstar" or "Ninja" as job titles -- and application process, and how to personalize the interview experience. Full Story: Training magazine (6/6)
Benefits & Compensation
Why employers should care about postpartum depression Between 6% to 20% of mothers experience postpartum depression, according to the National Institute of Health, and 46.5% of sufferers didn't receive treatment during the pandemic, according to Evernorth Health. Evernorth Research Institute's Urvashi Patel explains how employers can help, saying women "need access to effective behavioral health care, and really more guidance with experts who can help them through this period in their lives." Full Story: Employee Benefit News (free registration) (6/7)
Whether employees are in-office or remote, the engagement and connection between them and their managers has become more tenuous, which can lead to less engagement or interest in the customer -- and real business problems, according to the Gallup Organization's Jim Clifton and Jim Harter in their book, "Culture Shock." Leadership coach John Baldoni spoke to Harter about ways managers and employees can reconnect and get re-energized. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (6/12)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
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“Kanoelani, you’re not working tomorrow are you? We’re going down Hilo side.” Mom's tone sounded light, but I knew there was tension behind it. I’d been in Kona almost two days and had worked both days. My sister was grinning smugly from her perch on the couch. She knows Mom hates when we work during family vacations. “Of course not, Mom,” I said, ignoring my sister. “As of this morning, I’m pau.” Pau is Hawaiian for “finished.” Mom has a point, though. When we’re on vacation, we should be on vacation. Julia Hobsbawm says as much in today’s Leadership & Development story from the Wall Street Journal: “[Y[ou used to leave your desk and your desktop, once upon a time. And it’s time to reinstate that boundary with your laptop. Once in a while at least," she writes. Moment of truth: Do you fully disconnect from work when you’re on vacation? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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