A survey found remote workers were more likely to be happy with their jobs than brick-and-mortar employees, but they had problems drawing boundaries between work and home life, researchers wrote in the journal New Technology, Work and Employment. David Ballard of the American Psychological Association said telecommuters should take breaks in which they do not think about work to reduce stress. HealthDay News (10/19)
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Recruiting & Retention
Report considers growth in freelance workforce Freelancers make up 36% of the US workforce and nearly half of millennials are choosing such work, according to a report by the Freelancers Union and Upwork. Freelancers are expected to make up a majority of the workforce by 2027, the authors of the report predict. Fox Business (10/17)
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The tricks to using performance-based pay Pay employees accordingly to establish a performance-based culture in your business, advises Robert Glazer of Acceleration Partners. Ensure new staff members fit into your team, use salary as motivation and base promotions on actual merit. Entrepreneur online (10/18)
Technology
The marriage of work and technology Digital technologies including artificial intelligence and cloud computing are redefining the way people work, Emily Anthes writes. Anthes discusses the marriage of technology and employment and outlines potential opportunities and risks. Nature (free content) (10/18)
The HR Leader
3 ways to let your best workers shine There is much to be said for hiring smart people and giving them the freedom to lead your organization forward. Leading highly skilled knowledge workers will require managers to redistribute decision-making processes, encourage teamwork and listen carefully to the people around them, writes Marcel Schwantes, founder of Leadership From the Core. Inc. online (10/17)
In time, the people with desire will always rise to the top.
