Remote CEO trend continues as workers return to office | Survey: Many Americans may wait until 70s to retire | 8 serious leadership lessons from "Deadpool & Wolverine"
Working from home is becoming more popular with CEOs. (Thomas Trutschel/Getty Images)
Newly appointed CEOs at Starbucks and Victoria's Secret are joining a broader trend of remote work among top executives. Brian Niccol, Starbucks' new CEO, will work from Newport Beach, California, while spending significant time at the Seattle headquarters. Similarly, Hillary Super, the new CEO of Victoria's Secret, will move to New York, away from the company's base in Columbus, Ohio. This trend of remote leadership is becoming more common, contrasting with the stricter in-office requirements for other employees. Full Story: Bloomberg (8/15)
Recruiting & Retention
Survey: Many Americans may wait until 70s to retire Forty-seven percent of consumers in an Equitable poll indicated that it would be unrealistic to retire at age 65 or younger. In many cases, people say they will have to wait until age 74 to retire, with their exit from the workforce delayed by living expenses, not enough savings, and a dearth of guaranteed retirement income. Many respondents believe the current environment is highly volatile. Full Story: ThinkAdvisor (free registration) (8/16)
Friendships can improve workplace experience Workplace friendships are critical for boosting employees' mental health and overall well-being, providing benefits like emotional support, increased job satisfaction, and enhanced collaboration. HR can nurture these friendships through team-building activities, buddy programs, and inclusive work cultures. Full Story: Human Resources Online (Singapore/Hong Kong) (8/16)
Benefits & Compensation
Voluntary benefits enhance employee satisfaction Employers aim to enhance their benefits packages by integrating voluntary benefits like supplemental health plans, identity theft protection, and pet insurance. Experts highlight the growing interest in benefits that cater to mental health, long-term care, and cybersecurity, noting that such enhancements can significantly improve employee satisfaction and retention. Full Story: Human Resource Executive (8/19)
The HR Leader
Remaking HR to focus on AI, employee engagement HR leader Amy Hanlon-Rodemich advocates for HR 4.0, transforming HR from its traditional role to one that employs AI and automation for operational efficiency. She supports the "flipping the pyramid" concept, where employees, not just executives, contribute to problem-solving, and stresses the importance of reverse mentoring and personalized employee experiences. Full Story: Fast Company (tiered subscription model) (8/19)
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