Calif. court: Ride-hailing drivers can be classified as independent contractors | Gen Z workers most likely to leave toxic workplace | What moderating wage growth means for workers
A state appeals court in California has ruled that Uber and Lyft drivers can continue to be classified as independent contractors, reversing a lower court ruling that said that California's Proposition 22 was illegal. The case could still be appealed to the state's Supreme Court.
Helping each employee tackle their unique financial challenges needs to be a key pillar of both your corporate DEI and wellness strategies. Read our playbook with tips on how to meet a diverse and changing set of needs among your employees — and ultimately retain your best talent along the way.
Toxic situations at work have been experienced by 79% of Generation X, 74% of millennials, 59% of Baby Boomers and 44% of Generation Z, and the younger generation is the most likely to leave a job due to a toxic workplace, according to a survey by The Muse. In addition, 44% of all employees who have faced toxic situations blame leaders, while 41% hold direct managers responsible.
5 Key HR Metrics That Make A Difference Cut through the noise. Now more than ever, easy-to-understand HR "People" metrics are vital for evaluating business processes and driving strategy. Learn how to leverage 5 key HR metrics to drive successful business outcomes across your organization. Find out more.
Involve employees in the creation and implementation of corporate social responsibility initiatives to strengthen employee engagement and buy-in, advises Yellow Tree Marketing's Kevin Kaminyar. "[A]s employees work more closely with members of different departments, the strength of the CSR program will carry over into normal day-to-day operations," Kaminyar writes.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a law requiring employers to offer paid time off for any reason, making it the third state after Maine and Nevada to have such a mandate. Under the law, employees will gain one hour of paid leave per 40 hours worked, although certain kinds of workers will be exempt.
Mental performance coaches are inching their way into companies with a mandate to help ramp up productivity by energizing employees and arming them with tools to thrive when circumstances are less than ideal, say ReliaQuest founder and CEO Brian Murphy and Deloitte human capital practice principal Melanie Langsett. Murphy notes that "how you think impacts how you feel and that how you feel impacts how you perform," while Langsett points out that athletes use coaches "even when they're at the top of their game."
When it comes to mental well-being, you must “be where your feet are,” says Derin McMains, director of mental performance at cybersecurity company ReliaQuest, in today's HR Leader story. McMains and ReliaQuest reject the notion of work-life balance, touting instead the idea of work-life presence -- basically, leaving “work at work and home at home.”
I can be better at this. Work often bleeds into my evenings and weekends and sometimes, my vacations. Last year when I was in Hawaii, I wound up working during the first two days of my visit to the chagrin and annoyance of my mother. “Kanoelani, are you working? I thought you were on vacation!” she scolded and then gave me an exasperated sigh.
This isn’t good. When I let those lines between work and home blur, I’m not fully engaged in either space. My mind struggles to focus and home projects get pushed to the back burner. Before long, I’m mentally fatigued and stress eating Oreos.
So, talk to me. What do you do to help make sure you’re present “where your feet are”? I’d love to hear from you, especially if you work remotely. Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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