Understanding the difference between burnout and boreout | AI can miss marginalized workers to hire | Employers urged to retain boomers amid workforce shifts
Understanding the difference between burnout and boreout Burnout and boreout are increasingly recognized workplace issues, with burnout stemming from overwork and stress, and boreout from a lack of intellectual stimulation. Jeff Foster of H3 Health highlights the physical and mental symptoms of both, while Paula Allen of LifeWorks emphasizes the need for employers to engage remote workers to prevent boreout. "Many work this way for long periods of time without seeking help," says Allen. Full Story: Indy100 (UK) (9/15)
AI can miss marginalized workers to hire Using AI in hiring is making it harder for marginalized job seekers to find employment, Northwestern University's Hatim Rahman has found. AI systems often suggest lower-wage jobs and struggle to match qualifications from immigrants and refugees, while biases in AI can disadvantage women and people with disabilities. Rahman suggests that job seekers use platforms like Glassdoor and LinkedIn to rate organizational transparency about AI use in hiring. Full Story: Fast Company (tiered subscription model) (9/16)
Making the Connection
Employers urged to retain boomers amid workforce shifts Employers are encouraged to retain baby boomers as the workforce faces a declining birth rate and flat worker replacement rate. Boomers are less stressed, more engaged and less likely to switch jobs, according to a Gallup survey, and they have become more tech-savvy, narrowing the gap with younger workers. Employers can implement mentorship programs, hands-on training and flexible schedules to retain boomers and facilitate knowledge transfer. Full Story: The San Diego Union-Tribune (tiered subscription model) (9/16)
Hire Smart
ChatGPT, Figma AI can help enhance your resume AI tools such as ChatGPT can assist in creating and improving resumes by generating content based on your career goals, work experience, and skills. Additionally, Figma AI can help design visually appealing resumes, making your application stand out. However, users should verify AI-generated information to avoid inaccuracies. Full Story: CNET (9/16)
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Amazon employees get ready to circle back to the office Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has announced the company will require employees to work from the office five days a week starting in January. Currently, employees are required to be in the office three days a week, a mandate that has faced pushback. Jassy cited increased collaboration and team connectivity as reasons for the change. Full Story: The Seattle Times (tiered subscription model) (9/16)
US employers are anticipating a 5.8% rise in health insurance costs in 2025, driven by higher medical service costs, health care worker shortages, and increased spending on weight-loss drugs and behavioral health, a Mercer survey found. Employers are planning strategies to manage costs, such as focusing on reducing utilization by members with high-cost conditions and managing specialty drug costs. Full Story: Reuters (9/12)
Balancing Yourself
Struggling with moods or mistakes? You may need a nap If you're having trouble with your memory, feeling moody, struggling with decision-making or making more mistakes than usual, you may not be getting enough good, deep sleep, writes executive coach Naphtali Hoff. Ensure enough shut-eye by setting a regular sleeping schedule, even on the weekends, and avoiding large meals, vigorous exercise or prolonged screen time before bed, opting instead for a warm bath, gentle movement or meditation, Hoff recommends. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (9/13)
The FDA approved Apple's new sleep apnea detection feature, which will be available on the Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2. Sleep apnea, affecting over 30 million Americans, often goes undiagnosed and can lead to severe health issues. Apple's feature aims to provide a more accessible and cost-effective alternative to traditional sleep tests, which can be expensive. The feature uses an accelerometer to detect breathing disturbances and provides users with data on their sleep patterns. Full Story: CNBC (9/16)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
The trolley car that hit the bus Frida Kahlo was riding on Sept. 17, 1925, likely spurred her to paint while bedridden for months, and also likely derailed her plans for what career?
