In a study of 1,500 adults in the US workforce, fewer than half said their employers prioritized worker mental health. Companies can better support employee mental wellness by encouraging managers to share their personal experiences, investing in training and making sure employees know what mental health resources are available to them.
Personal vs. corporate cards Many companies ask employees to use personal credit cards to pay for business expenses. But it's inconvenient for employees and can have negative business consequences. Learn more in "Take the personal out of business travel".
Businesses struggling to hire should consider incentives for referrals from current employees, business coaches Jack Mencini and Adam Sonnhalter suggest. They also recommend connecting with trade schools and high schools, automating tasks, or starting an internal training program.
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"Upskilling," or training existing employees in skills they don't have, is a good way for employers to fill gaps in their technology talent, writes Bethany Mily of Geekwise Academy. Mily recommends employers consider in-person training programs, which provide hands-on support and can bolster retention and soft-skill development.
The IRS has released new per diem rates for employers who reimburse employees for travel expenses, and they should be used for travel on or after Oct. 1, 2019. Kelly Phillips Erb provides details related to the per diem and suggests employees -- who are no longer allowed to deduct unreimbursed expenses -- ask their employers to reconsider reimbursement.
Nearly a quarter of employees say they use emojis -- such as a thumbs-up, a smiley face or a heart -- in their work emails to express a friendlier tone or clarify what they're trying to communicate, according to a new survey from Customer Thermometer. "Words alone don't cut it anymore as they don't reflect the language changes of customers," CEO Lindsay Willott says.
My motto was always to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was keep swinging.
Hank Aaron, professional baseball player, right fielder
