Uber CEO wants stimulus support for gig workers | Coronavirus triggers hiring surge at some firms | How to handle workers using outside communication tools
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is imploring President Donald Trump to include independent drivers and delivery workers in the planned $1 trillion coronavirus stimulus package. Khosrowshahi also is calling on legislators to change laws to make it easier for companies such as Uber to provide more benefits without classifying gig workers as employees. Full Story: Reuters (3/23)
4 Ways to Prevent Employee Burnout Our survey of over 20,000 employees found that 79% of employees are experiencing burnout. The W.H.O. recently classified burnout as a syndrome. You can stay up-to-date on the latest research by reading these 4 ways to prevent burnout at your company. Read White Paper
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Recruiting & Retention
Coronavirus triggers hiring surge at some firms Some businesses are gaining customers because of the coronavirus pandemic and are recruiting thousands of workers to meet demand. These companies include supermarkets, pharmacies, takeout restaurants, delivery companies and medical-equipment manufacturers. Full Story: CNN (3/23)
5 Tips for a Trustworthy Hiring Process In today's competitive talent market, the candidate experience is crucial. Here are 5 strategies to simplify your hiring workflow and get quality talent in the door. Watch the video
Improve tough employee conversations Handling tough conversations at work means engaging directly with others, and improv specialist and founder of www.ImprovEdge.com Karen Hough has tips for how to do that. First, offer employees choices and be transparent -- then use the improv technique of "yes, and" to keep the conversation going. Full Story: Training magazine (3/17)
Launching digital initiatives requires employees' buy-in so managers should focus on actions such as teaching them new behaviors and facilitating feedback, Kalyan Kumar suggests. Kumar advises taking a project management approach so managers can fully understand the scope of the change and control all the shifting parts. Full Story: InformationWeek (3/23)
The HR Leader
How to avoid coronavirus-related layoffs As businesses consider cost-cutting moves to save money during the coronavirus and subsequent economic downturn, they should not automatically move to layoffs without considering certain steps. Keep communication lines open, crowdsource ideas from employees, and if you do have cutbacks, make sure you ask the C-suite to make similar sacrifices. Full Story: Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (3/20)
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