The shifting landscape of employee expectations | Morgan Stanley sets 90-day limit on working from home | Women leaders say it's never too late to reach for success
It's time for companies and leaders to recognize that the pandemic has prompted many staffers to reconsider what they want out of their careers. "Being able to identify how one's work contributes to something bigger makes it easier to roll out of bed with enough motivation to last through the day," writes Shaun Spearmon of Kotter. Full Story: Fast Company (tiered subscription model) (3/20)
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Recruiting & Retention
Morgan Stanley sets 90-day limit on working from home Morgan Stanley Wealth Management will limit the number of days financial advisers can work from home to 90 per year, effective July 1. "We developed our long term approach in consultation with advisors and are offering different options to enable them to maintain flexibility that balances their needs as well as those of our clients and our business," according to the firm. Full Story: Financial Advisor IQ (3/18),AdvisorHub (3/16)
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What to do if you can't sleep at night Sleep deprivation and insomnia can hinder your ability to make sound decisions and can eventually lead to poor health, says Patrick Fuller, a neuroscientist and professor of the University of California at Davis. Fuller recommends sleeping in a cool, dark room, turning off electronic devices an hour before bedtime and aiming to get seven to eight hours of rest a night. Full Story: UCHealth (3/15)
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Benefits & Compensation
Employers share how they attend to staff wellness Executives at Eventbrite and Modern Health explain how they have adapted to address the mental health and wellness needs of staff members, which starts with company leaders opening up about their own struggles and then asking employees about theirs. Meeting-free weeks, first Fridays off and other initiatives have helped staffers unwind and focus on wellness. Full Story: Employee Benefit News (free registration) (3/16)
The HR Leader
What it takes to improve team satisfaction Leaders can take several steps to build satisfaction among employees, including focusing on positivity, working to build cognitive trust and showing appreciation for team members in every organizational role. "Start by building cognitive trust by ensuring the team is united on why it exists, the goals it shares, and the plans required to get there," advises psychologist George Karseras. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (3/20)
Good sleep is no joke, as we see in today’s Health and Wellness story. I begin my sleep routine -- cooling my room, putting away work and powering down my mind -- about 30 minutes before I get into bed. When I follow this, I get great sleep and wake up ready to hit the ground running. When I don’t, I pay for it with restless sleep, foggy head and a cranky disposition (my children say cranky is the wrong word. “More like Grendel from Beowulf,” says my son. Wow.) How are you sleeping? What are your tricks for getting a good night’s shut eye? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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