5 tips for hiring ex-offenders | Calif. program aims to prevent wage theft, worker exploitation | What employers can learn from soccer team's battle for equal pay
Created for newsletter@newslettercollector.com | Web Version
Hiring ex-offenders is one way to fill the current talent gap, says Tony Lee of the Society for Human Resource Management. Lee and other experts offer tips for making sure these hires are successful, including being transparent about recruiting plans and talking to other employers who have brought formerly incarcerated people into their organizations. SmartBrief/Leadership (9/25)
5 Employee Wellness Trends for 2020 Employee wellness programs must adapt to recent changes in society. After surveying over 15,000 employees and leaders from around the globe, we compiled these 5 new trends in employee wellbeing and corporate wellness for 2020. Get the trends.
Kaiser: Premiums top $20K for employer health care The average premium for families with employer-provided health insurance coverage is $20,576, with employees paying an average of $6,015 toward the cost, according to a report from the Kaiser Family Foundation. Average deductibles also have increased from $1,573 last year to now $1,655. Forbes (9/25)
Technology
How voice assistants can help you apply for a job Google Assistant and Amazon's Alexa are helping potential McDonald's employees apply for jobs using the standard voice prompts to begin the application process. Once applicants answer a few questions via their assistant, they receive a text with a link to complete their applications online. The Verge (9/25)
The HR Leader
What's trending in the workplace? Author and entrepreneur Caroline Stokes writes that there are seven trends shaping workplace practices, including flexible hours and focusing on financial, mental and emotional wellness of employees. Freelance workers, an aging workforce and use of artificial intelligence also are trends, Stokes asserts. HR People + Strategy Blog (9/24)
