Almost 6 in 10 large US employers already have mandated COVID-19 vaccinations for workers or intend to do so, according to a Willis Towers Watson survey. Around 30% will introduce mandates only if the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's vaccine rule is upheld. Full Story: CBS News (11/30)
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Recruiting & Retention
DiGo's Lesley Bielby: Give employees workplace choice Lesley Bielby, co-CEO of DiMassimo Goldstein, writes about the agency's Work from Anywhere policy and makes the case for why offering flexibility and choice to employees on where they work is essential for retaining the best talent. "[H]appier employees stay in place longer and do better work. When those two things are true, everything else falls into place," Bielby writes. Full Story: MediaPost Communications (free registration) (11/30)
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Survey: Majority of workers behind on retirement savings Fifty-two percent of American workers say their retirement savings fall short of where they need to be, according to a survey from Bankrate.com. The survey also found that 51% of people have taken an early withdrawal from a retirement account, including 20% who have done so since early 2020. Full Story: InsuranceNewsNet Magazine (11/30)
Path to Workforce
Podcast: Meet America's clean energy workforce Millions of Americans work in well-paying clean energy jobs, but how did they get there and how can other people take part? This episode of the Energy Department's Direct Current podcast features a team discussing solar training opportunities and requirements in the US, plus Kaly Moore of New Columbia Solar talks about her career path. Full Story: Department of Energy (11/29)
The HR Leader
Which Plato model of leader are you? Greek philosopher Plato outlined seven leadership styles, including doctors who can diagnose and heal problems, artists who look at the world in new ways, and weavers who can blend diverse ideas and people. Most leaders are a mix of a few styles, exhibiting different strengths depending on the situation. Full Story: Darden Ideas to Action (University of Virginia) (11/30)
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