Apple is one of the latest major companies to place controls on the workplace use of generative artificial intelligence platforms such as ChatGPT due to concerns over potential company information leaks. Other large employers who have recently restricted employee use of the platforms include Samsung, Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Citigroup. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (5/18),Forbes (tiered subscription model) (5/19)
Recruiting & Retention
Upskilling offers possibilities for workers, employers Providing continuous learning programs through the workplace is a good way to boost loyalty, diversify talent and keep staff members feeling engaged in their work. Upskilling can widen opportunities for underserved groups like veterans, improve wage disparities, allow new graduates to identify appropriate roles, and help fill positions in industries that are experiencing skill gaps. Full Story: Employee Benefit News (free registration) (5/18)
Training Shouldn't Be "One Size Fits All" Everyone learns differently. Why leave it to chance that the professional development selected for you will meet your needs? Ensure your training fits your learning style, interests, schedule, and location. Explore SHRM Seminar topics, dates and virtual/online offerings.
To get the maximum nutritional benefit from fruit and to add variety and interest to your diet, aim to eat a wide range of colors and types, say registered dietitians, who offer 17 healthful options. While fruit does contain sugar, it also has healthful components that make it an important part of a balanced diet, and registered dietitian nutritionist Cordialis Msora Kasago says, "When you eat the fruit, you not only get the natural sweetness, but also vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and fiber which also plays a role in regulating blood sugars and preventing disease." Full Story: U.S. News & World Report (5/17)
Benefits & Compensation
QSEHRAs may help employers with benefit cost concerns Businesses with under 50 full-time equivalent staff members who are struggling to afford health benefit costs can take advantage of Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangements. QSEHRAs allow employers to offer staff members tax-free reimbursements for health premium costs and other qualifying expenses. Full Story: BenefitsPRO (free registration) (5/18)
The HR Leader
How to keep 4 behaviors from derailing a meeting Meetings sometimes veer off course, and the problem usually boils down to four dysfunctional behaviors that can be reined in with proper planning. Several strategies -- such as clarifying the meeting's primary goal and inviting people who can help achieve that goal -- can keep meetings on track. Full Story: Harvard Business Review (tiered subscription model) (5/19)
Fruits are among my favorite foods but the health and fitness industry often demonizes them for their sugar content. I find that maddening. Putting apples and Oreos in the same category is just wrong. So I was glad to see today’s Health & Wellness story that addressed the question about fruit in sugar and listed 17 fruits that are delicious and good for us. Several of my favorites made the list, including blueberries, lemons, avocados and mangoes. I top my salads with blueberries and add them to smoothies. I garnish my morning eggs with avocado (and Tabasco). I drink lemon-flavored water throughout the day. And when they’re in season, mangoes sprinkled with li-hing mui powder are my go-to afternoon snack (just a light dusting of li-hing mui -- it’s very salty). How do you take your fruit? I’d love some ideas. Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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