Organizational psychologist Anthony Klotz, who predicted that employees would leave their jobs due to the pandemic and coined the term the "Great Resignation," now says he believes the trend of remote and hybrid work is permanent. Klotz also expects people to continue quitting their jobs as many of the same drivers that pushed the initial surge of resignations are still there. Full Story: CNBC (5/10)
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Recruiting & Retention
Why companies should urge employees to take sick days Pressure that employees feel to keep working while sick is intensifying now that remote and hybrid schedules are becoming mainstream. Companies should foster a culture in which employees feel comfortable taking time off, because working while ill can damage performance and productivity. Full Story: BBC (5/9)
Help Your Employees Avoid Burnout May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we know prioritizing better mental health practices for employee well-being is at the top of your to-do list. SHRM22 is bringing together industry and world experts to ensure you have the tools you need to combat burnout and help your organization thrive. Register Now
How to help workers with caregiving responsibilities Child care benefits are becoming more important to small and midsize employers that have workers with children or other caregiving responsibilities. Smaller employers can help workers through starting a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, contracting with a provider of child care services, and offering flexible and remote work schedules, writes Gene Marks, a CPA and owner of the Marks Group. Full Story: The Philadelphia Inquirer (tiered subscription model) (5/10)
The HR Leader
6 ways to engage employees' passion at work Leaders who unlock employee passion rather than employee engagement understand that intrinsic motivation is more desirable than external motivators such as pay or praise, writes Naphtali Hoff. "Look beyond people's knowledge, talents and experiences to see what makes them tick and what kind of work will really get them going," Hoff writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (5/11)
Workplace Chatter
Try journaling for mental clarity Journaling brings clarity to thoughts and feelings and keeps one grounded, says licensed independent social worker Jessica Hoeper. There's no right or wrong way to journal, although Hoeper notes that consistency is important. Full Story: Bustle (5/10)
About the Editor
Kanoe Namahoe
My best friend, Ray, and I share a YouTubeTV account. It’s connected to my Gmail. He’s in Arizona visiting family and called last night to get the login credentials so he could watch the game. He got a new phone recently and had to set up all his apps again. We chatted for a few minutes while he got situated and then said goodnight. Ray called today while I was working. “Hey,” he says, his voice low and heavy. “Hey,” I answer, puzzled by his tone. “You good? Everything OK?” No, he responds, sounding annoyed. Apparently, when he logged into YouTubeTV with my Google credentials, it also logged him into my calendar and tasks. His phone was getting flooded with notifications from both. To make matters worse, it had synced to his new smartwatch and it kept vibrating on his wrist. “You are too organized! And I saw my letter is the last thing on your list?! LAST!” I could not stop laughing. I had been standing when he called but was now collapsed against the wall, howling as he told me what happened. I could just picture his face and his irritation and it was comedy. That laugh felt so good. It was the perfect tonic for my week. A good belly laugh does that -- it frees us from the stranglehold of stress and allows us to relax, if just for a moment. That silly exchange had me giggling throughout the day. I needed the levity. It helped clear my head and lift some of the fog. As we head into the weekend, I exhort all of you to look for a reason to laugh. And not just a giggle but a hearty, throw-your-head back, from-the-gut laugh. Enjoy it. Let it refresh you and clear away the emotional clutter of busyness and worry from the week. How can I serve you better with this brief? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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