The Federal Emergency Management Agency has authorized $300 a week supplementary unemployment benefits in Arizona, Iowa, Louisiana, New Mexico, Colorado, Missouri and Utah. Some of the approved states say they are uncertain about how soon they can start paying out the funds.
3 Dimensions for Safely Reopening the Workplace Is it possible to get back to work safely? How do we do it? And where do we start? This afternoon's session will explore the critical factors of getting back to work readiness to maintain employee safety and business continuity during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. Register to join us.
Indeed has added a feature allowing employers to hold virtual hiring events that resemble the in-person interview experience. Employers can prescreen candidates, manage applicant RSVPs automatically and set up "waiting rooms" for candidates before their video conference.
What mental health at work means in 2020 Headspace for Work's 2020 mental health trends report reveals a gap between what employees want, and what their employers actually offer. Companies need to grasp now that people really do "bring their whole selves" to work—stress, anxiety, and all. Get the report.
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A study conducted by The Hartford in June found that 73% of workers value their organization's insurance benefits, a drop from 80% from the same study conducted in March. The research also reveals that the pandemic is spurring employer interest in certain benefits, such as employee assistance programs, paid time off, wellness and mental health.
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in some changes to workforce education and training, writes Joanne Cheng, a senior associate at Rethink Education. In this commentary, Cheng shares feedback from leaders and decision-makers who point to nontraditional educational models, such as tech-enabled apprenticeships, boot camps for high-tech jobs and other innovative models.
HR roles in the future may include "director of well-being" and "chief purpose planner," according to a study by The Cognizant Center for the Future of Work and Future Workplace. The position of "human bias officer" could become necessary as companies strive to eliminate racial bias and data-driven trends might spur the emergence of "HR data detectives."
