Study: Women assigned "the new office housework" | Older workers being pushed to retire | ACA penalties possible with surcharges for unvaccinated workers
One in three women have thought about leaving or changing jobs in 2021, compared with 1 in 4 in 2020, and 42% of women and 35% men report being burned out, compared with 32% and 28% in 2020, according to the annual "Women in the Workplace" study from McKinsey and Lean In. The report warns that female leaders are taking on a disproportionate amount of unpaid work, such as diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, which could be seen as "the new office housework." Full Story: CNBC (9/27)
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Recruiting & Retention
Older workers being pushed to retire Older workers have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with some worrying they won't have jobs into their 60s, and others worrying that even if they're still employed they won't be able to negotiate proper pay and conditions. A study conducted by the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis at The New School for Social Research found that some older workers are being pushed to retire earlier, but many need to continue working and are unable to retire. Full Story: Los Angeles Times (tiered subscription model) (9/27)
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How to tackle 3 hybrid-work problems PDT Global's Paul Brady describes how leaders can tackle three problems that could arise from hybrid work. Brady offers tips on how to prevent in-person employees from being favored over remote workers, meeting and technology fatigue and the neglect of career development. Full Story: Training magazine (9/21)
Benefits & Compensation
Abuse survivors could receive jobless benefits in Ky. Legislation being drafted in Kentucky would provide survivors of domestic violence with unemployment benefits if they lost their jobs or were forced to stop working because of abuse. Documentation would be mandatory to receive benefits. Full Story: WTVQ-TV (Lexington, Ky.) (9/24)
The HR Leader
Keep talent by understanding psychological needs Some employees leave because they want something more challenging, while others look for jobs that give them a sense of meaning and routine, and knowing the difference is crucial for retention, Alaina Love writes. "As you strive to retain your best people, creating opportunities for them to experience fulfillment through their work assignments is essential, but it must be done in a way that aligns with who they are," Love writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (9/27)
About the Editor
Kanoe Namahoe
HR Technology Conference & Expo kicks off today in Las Vegas. I’ll be covering the Women in HR Tech Summit. Session topics include how to recruit more women into the field and developing a pipeline for female leaders in HR. Perusing the event agendas made me think: What topics really matter to SmartBrief on Workforce readers? When you go to conferences, attend webinars or participate in professional development, what are you seeking to learn? Are you looking for broad topics -- such as leadership development -- or are you looking for more granular information, such as changes in employment law? Let me know. As we're developing our story calendar for the new year, we're also talking about adding podcasts and webinars to the mix. But we want to make sure our topics are on point with you. So talk to me. And tell others about this brief, so they can get in on the conversation, too.
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