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According to a new survey from Resume Builder, about one-third of workers have engaged in romantic workplace relationships since returning to the office. The survey participants were split on whether they dated a superior or subordinate, but almost all kept the relationship from the human resources department. Full Story: CBS News (2/22)
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Recruiting & Retention
The face of workplace DEI in 2024 and beyond Sixty percent of human resources executives surveyed by Muse and Fairygodboss said they'll spend more on DEI efforts this year, and three trends are likely to shape how that investment is spent, writes The Muse CEO Heather Tenuto. Companies are investing in tools to measure the results of their DEI efforts, hiring managers will spend more time recruiting a truly inclusive workforce and businesses are expected to focus more on employee engagement and retention across all demographics. Full Story: Fast Company (tiered subscription model) (2/22)
More health plans likely to cover obesity drugs A recent survey found that just over one-quarter of US corporate health insurance plans are covering GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, but employers are beginning to pay more attention to the subject, and some benefit experts say coverage for obesity management is likely to increase. Julie Stich of the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans said some employers are waiting for long-term data on safety and effectiveness before deciding whether to cover the medications, which can cost between $1,000 and $1,500 per month. Full Story: CNBC (2/16)
The HR Leader
How to handle employee communication when uncertainty hits When uncertainty, such as a bankruptcy or an acquisition, blindsides a company, communications pros need to act as an information conduit between leaders and employees. Help leaders understand that this will be an ongoing process -- not a one-and-done statement -- and "[l]ook at the channels you can use to leverage leaders, managers and relatable peers throughout the change process," Rebekah Fawcett, head of enterprise communications at U.S. Bank, says. Full Story: Ragan (2/20)
Workplace Chatter
Snow hotel in Norway offers year-round winter wonderland Built entirely from snow and ice, the Kirkenes Snow Hotel in Norway features an ice bar, guestrooms inside snow caves with ice beds and thermal sleeping bags, an ice sculpture workshop and plenty of outdoor fun, such as dog sledding, snowmobile tours, reindeer feeding and a potential northern lights sighting. The venue says it's the only snow hotel in the world that remains open all year long. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (2/16)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
Frank E. Petersen was promoted on this date in 1979 by President Jimmy Carter to brigadier general, heading which branch of the US fighting forces?
Diet drugs are taking center stage again as more people struggle to drop weight. I know it’s coming up more frequently in discussions among my friends. What’s different now is that weight loss is not simply – or even primarily – about looking better. It truly has become a question of health, such as avoiding diabetes, lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart disease. So I’m not surprised to see the conversation bubbling up more on the employer side. Today’s Benefits & Compensation story talks about how more organizations are considering adding coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss to their benefits package. Some industry experts say it’s simply a matter of time before it happens. Is that right? Is your organization weighing this option? (Of course, pun intended!) Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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