More than three-quarters of US employees expect their employer to give them a gift for the holidays, and say receiving one makes them feel valued, per Snappy research. More than a third said they'd look for other work opportunities if they don't receive a gift. Full Story: WorkLife (12/4)
Complete and comprehensive care Would healthier employees save you money? Boost productivity? Increase retention? Included Health offers the only truly connected model—bringing together healthcare navigation and virtual care for every part of every health journey. Find out more.
Frontline employees who need to work on-site say they want more flexibility to choose the days they work -- including four-day workweeks -- and additional paid time off and vacations, according to Gallup research. "Either because it seems unrealistic in their current career path or because they simply prefer working on-site, frontline workers rate time flexibility higher than location flexibility," writes Gallup's Ryan Pendell. Full Story: Gallup (12/4)
Supporting pet ownership = happier employees Attracting, retaining and engaging quality employees of all generations are three leading challenges that companies face in today's employment landscape. Luckily, supporting pet-owning employees improves their work experience—and positively affects these key metrics for employers. Find out more.
Make hiring veterans a priority Veterans are a valuable hiring pool for many reasons, including boosting diversity and inclusion and gaining employees who are high performers eager to be trained, Matt Louis writes. Louis explains how to implement a veteran hiring program, noting that its success relies on "the dedicated focus and top-down prioritization of time and resources from senior leaders in your organization." Full Story: Training magazine (11/30)
Benefits & Compensation
Report: Americans struggling to save for retirement Many working Americans are falling behind on their savings goals, despite remaining committed to stock market and real estate investing, according to an analysis by FOREX. The survey found that about 35% of respondents will strongly draw on stocks and property to fund retirement, but half said they have yet to start saving for retirement and a third feel uncertain about managing retirement planning risk. Full Story: ThinkAdvisor (free registration) (12/4)
Putting up a shield isn't necessary to protect yourself at work -- but managing your reactions is, leadership consultant Marlene Chism asserts. Help make the environment more collaborative by noticing your triggers, pressing pause, harnessing the narrative and exploring valid concerns, Chism advises. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (12/4)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
A Patek Philippe watch once owned by China's "Last Emperor," Puyi, last sold at auction for more than $6 million. How old was Puyi when he ascended the throne?
I’ve gone most of my professional career without a gift from my manager. We usually had a team or company party, but I’ve only received gifts for a handful of years. And I’ve never considered leaving the company if I didn’t get one. I’ll leave a company if the pay is too low or there’s a toxic culture. But I’m not leaving if I don’t get a personalized coffee mug or a basket of mini muffins. I’m grateful to have a job I enjoy in an organization that I love.
What do you think? Are you among the folks who would leave if they didn’t receive a gift? What kind of gift would make you stay? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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