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. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (2/2)
Employee Recognition is Stuck in the 80s Traditional recognition programs are as out-of-style as slap bracelets and velcro, with outdated technology, limited catalogs, and huge markups. Bummer. But you can bring your program back to the future. Download the ebook to see how.
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Recruiting & Retention
3 truths about "boomerang" workers 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. Full Story: Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (2/2)
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. Download the White Paper now
Employee wellness programs may need shoring up 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. Full Story: BenefitsPRO (free registration) (2/2)
Technology
HR solutions help monitor worker vaccination status 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. Full Story: Society for Human Resource Management (tiered subscription model) (1/29)
The HR Leader
Why it's better to speak up about problems 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. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (2/3)
About the Editor
Kanoe Namahoe
A girl from Hawaii covering the workforce and K-20 education. 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. How well is SmartBrief on Workforce serving you? What would you like to see? Let me know. Drop me a line at kanoe.namahoe@futurenet.com.
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