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December 4, 2020

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Women, boomers bear brunt of pandemic's labor-market hit

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Workforce participation during the coronavirus pandemic has declined toward a level not seen since the 1970s, and women, particularly mothers, and baby boomers are said to be most affected. Some economists say the situation will resolve itself when the economy picks up, but others expect it to persist. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (12/3)

	Moving the D&I Needle With HR Data Data is a critical factor when building diversity and inclusion strategies that actually move the needle in the workplace. With advice from HR leaders, learn why diverse organizations grow faster, what metrics you need to be measuring, and how to begin building an inclusive culture using HR data.

Recruiting & Retention

Most job candidates say 2021 will bring new employer Around 80% of job seekers predict they'll be working for a new employer in 2021, despite more than 50% who say they are happy in their current role, according to a survey by the American Staffing Association and ClearlyRated. In addition, 69% say they would prefer a remote-working position. Full Story: HR Dive (12/2)

	5 Culture Trends HR Leaders Must Know As companies enter 2021, how can organizations prepare for the new normal? Read O.C. Tanner's 5 Culture Trends for 2021 to see how you can be prepared to help your employees thrive, no matter what new challenges may come their way.

Leadership & Development

How to gain leadership success in 2021 Leading in Context (12/2)

An ex-Marine officer's advice for making hard decisions Fast Company online (12/3)

First-time jobless claims total 712K in pandemic low CNBC (12/3)

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Benefits & Compensation

Tailor employee benefits messaging Employers need to ensure employees understand the benefits they are offered and should avoid using a one-size-fits-all communication strategy, enlisting benefits brokers and agents to help, writes Krys Reid of Tower Benefit Consultants. Tools to engage employees include virtual meetings and webinars, text messaging and social media, informational webpages, printed materials, call centers and face-to-face -- albeit physically distant -- meetings, Reid writes. Full Story: The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk) (12/1)

The HR Leader

5 ways to build organizational citizenship Great communities have solid citizens, and workplaces also can become this way through focused, sustained effort, writes Mike Horne. "In organizations that value citizenship, you'll find leaders who bring hope, optimism and resilience -- in other words, authentic leadership," Horne writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (12/3)

Workplace Chatter

Veterans of NFL chain gangs tell their stories

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The NFL's system of downs still relies on the manual labor of "chain gangs," the anonymous crews running around with tall markers connected by chains. Chain crews share what they love about their vital role, as well as the occasional mishaps and injuries that come with being on a football field. Full Story: Sports Illustrated online (11/30)

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