LinkedIn: What Black employees need to advance | Report: Virus may cause 100M workers to seek new careers | Former NFL player: 6 ways to rise from "Ground Zero"
Forty-five percent of Black professionals are considering leaving their jobs because of a lack of opportunities for advancement and 46% of Black professionals ages 18 to 34 have experienced microaggressions or outright discrimination in the workplace, according to a LinkedIn survey. In addition, 40% of Black professionals say mentorships would improve equality in the workplace, but 49% think lack of trust is a barrier. Full Story: Fast Company online (2/20)
Employee Recognition is Stuck in the 80s Traditional recognition programs are as out-of-style as slap bracelets and velcro, with outdated technology, limited catalogs, and huge markups. Bummer. But you can bring your program back to the future. Download the ebook to see how.
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Recruiting & Retention
Report: Virus may cause 100M workers to seek new careers Changes to global working practices have accelerated sharply because of the coronavirus pandemic and, by 2030, as many as 100 million people in the eight most developed countries may have to find new employment as a result, according to a report by McKinsey. The estimated figure includes 17 million US workers. Full Story: McKinsey (2/18),The Hill (2/18),Reuters (2/18)
2021 & beyond: The Future of Digital Workplaces As organizations start to engage their consumers again, they want to ensure their employees will provide a great experience for them – one that allows everyone to feel welcome, safe and taken care of. And how will they do this? Through a true digital workplace. Download the SmartFocus to read more.
5 Ways to Hire Like It’s 2021 We dug deep to learn what job seekers want from an employer for 2021. While there are more candidates seeking work, there's also more competition among businesses for the most qualified people. Get the leading edge with this free guide.
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Benefits & Compensation
How employee mental health is faring amid the pandemic Depression, anxiety and stress risks declined in January, compared with levels reported in December, according to the Mental Health Index: U.S. Worker Edition, which also reported an increase in sustained attention. "While this data is encouraging, and there is reason to be more optimistic for the future, America is still facing a major mental health crisis," said Colleen McHugh of the American Health Policy Institute. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (2/20)
The HR Leader
Workplaces are changing, and so is technology Workplace technology is rapidly changing because of the pandemic and the changing needs of companies and employees, say Moody's HR information systems adviser Tracie Upchurch and HRPlus Group CEO Bryan Otte. "For me, the modern workplace is a place that is nimble enough to adapt to the changing world, embrace the generations of workers, and a place that is open to always evolving to be better," Upchurch says. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (2/18)
A girl from the Aloha state covering the workforce and K-20 education. Who doesn’t love a beautiful defense? Like this play by former NFL safety Jordan Babineaux -- known also as “Big Play Babs” -- in the 2006 NFC Wild Card game at Seattle. When the chips are down, you want people on your team who can think clearly and focus on the job at hand. Babineaux pens today’s top story in Leadership and Development on how to pivot through change and stay engaged over the long term.
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