Public health officials are recommending people stay home if they feel sick, but for many workers doing so would create a hardship, Amanda Mull writes. Many Americans -- particularly those in the gig and service industries -- have no or limited paid sick leave, or could risk losing their job if their absence creates problems for their employer, Mull writes. Full Story: The Atlantic (tiered subscription model) (2/28)
4 Ways to Prevent Employee Burnout Our survey of over 20,000 employees found that 79% of employees are experiencing burnout. The W.H.O. recently classified burnout as a syndrome. You can stay up-to-date on the latest research by reading these 4 ways to prevent burnout at your company. Read White Paper
Mental health issues -- including sleep deprivation, depression and heavy alcohol and drug abuse -- plaguing the restaurant industry has prompted the start of some programs specially designed to help its workers. Ben's Friends is a support group with chapters in 12 cities geared toward restaurant professionals who battle substance abuse. Full Story: Eater (2/28)
Benefits tech helps companies serve multiple generations Employers should be using up-to-date technology to manage benefits, especially considering how many generations are actively working. "Technology can be used to create a strategic dashboard that can help businesses monitor the objectives that support their benefits," says Mark Skinner, president and CEO of Retirement and Benefits Partners. Full Story: Employee Benefit News (free registration) (3/3)
Path to Workforce
Report shows rise in college-completion rates A report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found an increase in six-year college-completion rates, with California, Georgia, Michigan, New York and Ohio posting the biggest bumps, compared with the past five cohort years. Eight states reported decreases in community-college completion rates, while 33 states reported an increase. Full Story: Inside Higher Ed (3/2)
The HR Leader
Don't get mad -- be curious when someone criticizes you Train yourself to ask questions and listen deeply when someone catches you off guard with criticism, writes Marlene Chism. "Their defenses will go way down as they view you as a collaborator instead of a competitor," she writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (3/2)
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