Judge's union files unfair labor practice complaint against DOJ | Gartner: Employees are staying put, working harder | How to lead an emotionally needy team member
Judge's union files unfair labor practice complaint against DOJ The National Association of Immigration Judges on Friday submitted two filings to the Federal Labor Relations Authority accusing the Justice Department of unfair labor practices. One filing focuses on an August briefing to employees that included a link to a white nationalist blog post. CNN (9/27)
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The slowing US economy may be encouraging employees to stick with their current employer, according to Gartner's Global Talent Monitor report. Data from the second quarter of 2019 shows that 53% of workers plan to stay with their employer -- a 10% jump over the first quarter -- and more than 21% report a willingness to do discretionary work. Human Resource Executive (9/27)
Retirement savings can take a hit after natural disasters Natural disasters can force employees to take hardship withdrawals from their retirement savings accounts, reducing accumulated savings and causing early distribution taxes and penalties. Employee benefits attorney Steve Freedman says people also may take a period of leave from work to fix homes and communities, which also reduces savings accounts. PlanSponsor online (9/27)
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Could 4-day workweeks be next for corporate America? Hibob CEO Ronni Zehavi writes that four-day workweeks may be the next move for corporate America as companies seek to reduce employee burnout and increase morale and productivity. "Companies should keep in mind that a four-day work week implies their commitment to mental well-being in the workplace, allowing employees to dial back external stress or pressure they would now be able to manage on a Friday or another day of the week," Zehavi writes. The Next Web (9/29)
