Data from the UK Household Longitudinal Study shows that when people who had been unemployed returned to work, the likelihood that they would develop a mental health issue was cut by 30% if they worked fewer than eight hours per week. As work becomes more automated, employers may have to rethink their processes and consider redistributing work hours among employees, researcher Daiga Kamerade says. Discover magazine online (6/20)
6 Key Areas on the CHRO’s Agenda The HR function can become a major driver of competitive advantage for the business—now and in years to come. But how can the CHRO get into action? Explore 6 key areas that should be at the forefront of the CHRO's agenda. Download the paper.
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Simple techniques to keep your employees happy Companies can do more to make their workers feel valued and satisfied with their jobs, writes Deborah Sweeney. Creating opportunities for advancement, providing a challenging workload and offering regular praise are all key steps. Business 2 Community (6/19)
Employers should consider coverage needs for employees who travel Companies that have employees who travel for business should have a health plan that covers health care services provided outside of the state or region, says PinnacleCare Chief Medical Officer Miles Varn. Travel medical insurance plans may be an option when employees have to travel out of the US, and employers should provide support, if needed, finding health care providers and appropriate care settings in areas where workers travel. Employee Benefit News (free registration) (6/18)
People who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder must be highly productive or they will not get any work done, writes Peter Shankman, an author, investor and adviser who has ADHD. Shankman outlines 10 ways people with ADHD can increase their productivity, including avoiding multitasking and assigning action items to specific times of the day. Entrepreneur online (6/19)
Vermont will give workers outside the state up to $7,500 to relocate starting January 2020, as employers struggle to fill positions, writes Adele Peters. The program mirrors efforts in other states such as Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska to lure employees with cash, land and partial student-loan reimbursement. Fast Company online (6/17)
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