Emotion-filled LinkedIn executive posts are becoming more commonplace on the platform, and while messaging may be heartfelt, it's prompting consumer backlash for being narcissistic or out of touch. For example, HyperSocial CEO Braden Wallake's recent comments regarding the difficulties of staff layoffs accompanied by a tearful photo of himself went viral and was dubbed "tone-deaf" by some readers. Full Story: Fast Company (tiered subscription model) (8/11),The Washington Post (8/11)
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Recruiting & Retention
Brands use Instagram, TikTok to find young talent TikTok produced more viable candidates for three recent creative positions than LinkedIn, says Lottie London Marketing Director Nora Zukauskaite. Lottie London is among a growing number of brands using social video and efforts like the #TikTokResumes program to reach young candidates with social media experience. Full Story: Glossy (tiered subscription model) (8/15)
Summer heat doesn't have to deter outdoor exercise It's possible to exercise safely, even when it's very hot outside, but some additional precautions need to be taken. Heat and humidity tolerance, age, fitness level and health conditions such as asthma and cardiovascular disease should be taken into account, and certain exercises like swimming, outdoor yoga, hiking, and jogging or biking at a gentle pace can be done safely in summer weather. Full Story: TIME (tiered subscription model) (8/11)
Benefits & Compensation
Inflation Reduction Act to make health care more affordable The $485 billion Inflation Reduction Act, which contains major provisions for health care, taxes and the climate, has been passed by the US House and should help millions of Americans better afford health coverage and prescription medications. The legislation would allow the federal government to negotiate some drug prices under Medicare and would extend Affordable Care Act insurance premium subsidies enacted last year at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Story: USA Today (8/12)
The HR Leader
3 ways leaders can foster a "village mindset" A "village mindset" grounded in servant leadership that empowers employees by building connections based on a transparent culture of communication can "help employees feel seen, known and valued," writes author and executive consultant Jason Butler. "This can provide the psychological safety that employees are craving in a post-COVID world," Butler writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (8/12)
Workforce culture has come a long way, hasn’t it? That thought struck me today as I read Jason Butler’s story in HR Leader about creating a village mindset among your teams. He uses the example of retired Duke University men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski -- Coach K -- and how he built a team system that focused on player success. “Players, like employees, will do what is best for them and will follow leaders who give them the most benefit. Coach K did this brilliantly,” Butler writes. I wouldn’t have said this 20 years ago. The work culture I knew was the one my dad worked in -- follow orders and collect a check. There was a utility in that approach. It got the job done -- and done well in most cases. Success was built upon teams wherein everyone did the same thing and followed an agenda set by leaders. Individual success was not a priority. Fast forward to today. Now, workplace culture celebrates the skills of the individual. We build villages -- successful teams -- by honing in on the skills people bring to the table and focusing on how best to apply those talents to achieve organizational goals. Individuals make the whole better. Like I said, there was a utility in the work culture my dad worked in. It kept the trains running and built successful organizations. The one I now work in operates differently but has the same achievement goals. Workplaces cultures evolve over time. Success remains the one constant. How can I serve you better with this brief? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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