The National Safety Council is urging employers to protect employee mental health as workplaces reopen and be mindful that they may see a spike in substance abuse. The council encourages employers to create a culture of safety around mental health and offers recommendations for worker resources and supervisor training. Full Story: HR Dive (6/18)
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Recruiting & Retention
Avoid one-size-fits-all hiring Employers should avoid a one-size-fits-all approach to hiring because some roles have a bigger effect on an organization than others, Gary Burrus Jr. and Rob Dromgoole write. Burrus and Dromgoole offer recommendations for aligning talent acquisition to organizational strategy, including prioritizing recruiting for positions that are "wealth-creating." Full Story: ERE Media (6/17)
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Benefits & Compensation
Child care vital to women's workforce gains The coronavirus pandemic has reversed many gains women have made in the workplace over the past few decades, and unless child care is addressed, those gains may not be recaptured after the pandemic, writes TechGirlz founder and Chariot Solutions Chief Marketing Officer Tracey Welson-Rossman. Child care is expensive, and only 6% of companies offer child care benefits beyond maternity and paternity leave, according to a Clutch study. Full Story: Forbes (6/15)
Technology
Survey: Pandemic has spurred digital adoption Most workplaces have embraced digital transformation during the pandemic and expect to continue after the crisis ends, according to a June 8 survey by LeapPulse. "The plans that HR and IT organizations started with in H1 of 2020 are obsolete; new, agile plans are required as we enter H2," writes Jason Averbook. Full Story: Human Resource Executive (6/15)
The HR Leader
What is HR learning from remote work? The recent transition to remote work offers several lessons employers should consider as they move forward in reopening their businesses, John Rossheim writes. Lessons include impact to productivity and how HR policies affect diverse workers. Full Story: Workhuman (6/17)
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