Generation Z workers are struggling with productivity, boredom, mental health and skill development while working from home, according to a Ten Spot study. Workforce expert Mark Perna writes that increased check-in frequency, social engagement opportunities, well-being resources and autonomous growth can help Gen Z team members fight the remote work challenges.
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Managers should be wary about rehiring previous employees, who are less likely to improve over time than new hires and exhibit higher turnover rates, experts say. So-called "boomerang employees" also are likely to perform at previous levels even after being rehired.
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Gary Cassidy writes that the pandemic has brought to light some important omissions in many employers' wellness programs. Biometric screenings, health risk assessments and physical activity tracking are key to promoting wellness and preventing illness in the current environment, he writes.
HR tech vendors like Workday, ServiceNow and Salesforce are releasing tools to track immunization statuses of their workforce, assess COVID-19 risk status and monitor vaccine supplies. HR professionals using these vaccine management solutions should be careful about cybersecurity and privacy, while asking workers why they haven't received a vaccine could be considered a disability-related inquiry.
McKee Wallwork + Co. encourages employees to raise concerns and problems by reminding them that, if nothing is said, no one will think anything is wrong, writes co-founder Steve McKee. "An issue brought to light can almost always be solved by well-intentioned colleagues, whether through a quick apology, a cleared-up misunderstanding or even a heated (but honest) argument," McKee writes.
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Did you see today's piece about Zoom fatigue? It's not what you would expect. And, if you didn't catch Wednesday's story about how former sports reporter Lisa Guerrero pivoted her career after she was fired from her gig with Monday Night Football, you'll want to check that out, too. Good lessons on how to recover from the unexpected.
