US employers struggle to fill STEM gap | Improve hiring strategies by reaching out to workers with disabilities | Listen closely when talking with remote team members
Tightened visa requirements for visiting workers has led to an approximate 15% decline in H-1B visa approval rates, causing challenges for companies that routinely hire STEM talent from abroad, Fatime Doczi writes. These companies are now looking to recruit domestically but are concerned that the US lacks the qualified talent needed to fill their skill demands. TLNT (7/8)
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Recruiting & Retention
Improve hiring strategies by reaching out to workers with disabilities Including workers with disabilities can lead to better hiring outcomes, and employers need to address unconscious bias that may inhibit their efforts in this area. If accommodations are necessary, approach the process with an innovative, problem-solving attitude. HR Dive (6/27)
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Tips for nurturing retention among millennials Turnover among millennials is high, with a Gallup poll showing 60% of employees born between 1980 and 1996 are actively seeking new employment, writes Stephan Schiffman of D.E.I Management Group. Schiffman says that leading by example and providing consistent, detailed feedback are among the ways employers can nurture retention with their millennial staffers. Training magazine (7/8)
Benefits & Compensation
Digital technology may improve wellness program participation Employers that want to increase participation and results in their wellness program should connect with employees digitally, using email campaigns, wearable apps and personalized programming, said StayWell President Pearce Fleming. "Digital elements can help to create a more tailored experience, such as video tutorials about proper nutrition and online quizzes to measure comprehension," Fleming said. BenefitsPRO (free registration) (7/5)
The HR Leader
Taking time to manage time can save time Leaders can manage their time best by prioritizing tasks that must get done, delegating those that others can handle and moving some items off their to-do list entirely, according to a productivity expert. Taking time to plan for the next day and not worrying too much about desk clutter or doing a job perfectly can also boost productivity. Entrepreneur online (7/5)
They always say that time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.
