Report: What 2021 graduates expect from companies | Employees with criminal records have good track record | How to engage returning employees who want disability accommodations
Around two-thirds of college seniors want to work in offices full time or several days each week, compared with just 2% who would prefer to work full time from home, according to a report by iCIMS. In addition, 97% of HR executives intend to use video during hiring processes, although 80% of college seniors prefer in-person formats, and the top online application sources are LinkedIn, Indeed, Google, Glassdoor and ZipRecruiter. Full Story: TechRepublic (5/18)
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Recruiting & Retention
Employees with criminal records have good track record Studies have shown that companies, organizations and the military have had success with hiring people with criminal records, writes Jeff Korzenik, chief investment strategist of Fifth Third Bank and author of a book about second-chance hiring. "Even if our strategies ultimately mean that employers are hiring the 'cream of the crop' among those with records, that will free more resources for those who are not yet ready (or may never be ready) for employment," Korzenik writes. Full Story: SHRM's Executive Network Blog (5/13)
Recovering from a Year of Burnout Providing employees with support, appreciation, and connection is more important than ever before. Here are 4 tips to reverse workplace burnout at your organization. Read more.
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Why employers should care about student-loan debt An analysis by First Republic Bank reveals that 65% of adults educated to college level have student-loan debts of an average $39,351, which can have a significantly negative effect on mental health, says Modern Health's Myra Altman. Employers can help by offering tuition benefits, counseling and other financial support services to help workers, because student-loan debt isn't "just a money thing," says Trilogy Health's Todd Schmiedeler, adding that "[i]t's a hope thing." Full Story: Employee Benefit News (free registration) (5/18)
Path to Workforce
Roblox expands internship program online During the pandemic, Roblox has shifted to an online format for its paid internship program, which the company says is designed to develop diverse talent and culminates in many graduates being hired for a full-time position. Three 12-week internship sessions start in the summer and will cover technical programs, including engineering, design, data science and product management, and each intern is paired with a mentor and a hiring manager. Full Story: VentureBeat (5/17)
The HR Leader
Case over racial slur in workplace won't go before SCOTUS The US Supreme Court will not hear a case in which a former operating room aide alleges that a Texas hospital created a hostile work environment for Black employees, chiefly because of a racial slur scratched into an elevator wall. The high court leaves in place a ruling by the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, which held that a single use or "oral utterance" of such a slur "may be insufficient to establish a hostile work environment." Full Story: CBS News (5/17),NBC News (5/17)
About the Editor
Kanoe Namahoe
My son, Kiaha, knew he needed a four-year degree, but he didn’t want to go into debt to get it. I was an editor for Campus Technology at the time and we had just run a story on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Flexible Options Program (don't let the name fool you -- it's a butt-kicker!). Kiaha checked it out and decided that was the right place for him to go. Among its benefits was its affordability. Two years later, Kiaha graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s of science in information studies. And no debt. Between his student aid and our own resources, we were able to pay cash for his education. It was an enormous relief. Student-loan debt is crushing many people financially and taking a toll on their mental health, as we see in today’s Benefits & Compensation story. How do we fix this? There are no clear answers yet. But employers that offer their workers financial literacy and mental health resources go a long way in tackling the issue.
A quick “Hau’oli la hanau!” to NBA champion Kevin Garnett who turns 45 today. The former Timberwolves star was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday alongside Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and six other basketball legends. Can you name all four numbers KG wore during his 21-year career (NBA and national team)? No fair Googling the answer. Drop me a line. First five readers to get it right get Starbucks gift cards. Send this link to anyone who can benefit from this brief.
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