80% of workers won't apply for job without pay info | Workers with long COVID may need special consideration | How some companies are diversifying their workforce
Eighty percent of workers say they wouldn't put themselves forward for a job that isn't transparent about pay and the same percentage says employers should always disclose how salaries are determined, according to a ResumeLab survey. In addition, 79% say companies hide pay information to avoid employees finding out they're underpaid and 77% say job postings without pay information should be illegal.
Helping workers who are also caregivers Employers, here's a way to show your support for workers who are also family caregivers. The on-demand Prepare to Care Workshop offers tips and resources and can make caring for a loved one more manageable. Ask your employees to register today.
People with long COVID symptoms may require some special accommodations from their employers to continue being productive. Employers should examine existing policies, educate staff about symptoms, discuss return-to-work and employee-leave arrangements with managers and supervisors, provide mental health support, consider adding flexible scheduling and rest breaks, and look at solutions such as scooters and LED light filters.
Employer-based health plans spend $15,640 per person, or a total of $35.3 billion annually, for the treatment of employees with substance use disorders, according to a CDC study published in JAMA Network Open. The findings, based on data from around 350 payers including the government, health insurers and large plans, suggest alcohol-related disorders and opioid-related disorders were the most expensive to treat.
Feedback for women tends to be kinder and less critical than feedback for men, which researchers attribute to bias toward kindness toward women, but such disparity can disadvantage women in the workplace. "At the same time, a lack of kindness in feedback given to men may inhibit their growth, harm their well-being, and contribute to a workplace culture imbued with toxic gender norms," researchers write.
Rumination tends to affect people who struggle with anxiety, negative thinking, the need to be in control and perfectionism, but strategies such as employing mindfulness techniques can help, says licensed clinical social worker Carrie Howard. Additionally, challenging negative thoughts and replacing them with something more realistic and helpful can stop such thoughts before they begin, Howard says.
Fridays are my catch-up day. I write, clear out emails and sweep through tasks that I had to push off during the week.
I also catch up on my email newsletters and podcasts. This is one of my favorite ways to feed my brain. I can do this at the gym, standing in line at the grocery store or while I’m relaxing and binge-watching Alaska Daily.
Here are my top picks:
SmartBrief on Leadership. We just revamped this brief. It’s fantastic! Editor Candace Chellew has added some great new elements and sections. My personal favorite is the Monday issue when Candace profiles people’s home offices. If you’re not already a subscriber, you’ll want to check it out.
Total Annarchy by Ann Handley. This isn’t a SmartBrief newsletter, but it is a must-read in my email newsletter library. For those of you who don’t know her, Ann Handley is a writing and marketing genius. But you don’t have to be a professional writer or marketer to appreciate her advice. Her twice-monthly newsletter is packed with practical tips and resources to make you a more effective communicator. Best of all, Ann writes like she’s talking directly to you. It’s like a delightful coffee chat with a friend. (P.S. I just got a signed copy of her latest book, the updated edition of Everybody Writes. I’ll be devouring it Sunday on my flight to Texas.)
While You Were Working. This one I try to read daily. My pal, Sean McMahon, director of content for SmartBrief Finance, produces this brief and does a wonderful job of curating stories that are smart and fun but not fluffy.
Modern Money SmartPod. Finance isn’t usually at the top of my list of listens, but this podcast is a good one. Sean McMahon does a great job of creating interesting conversations around the trends and issues influencing the world of modern finance.
Friday Feed. Oh! For all you foodies out there, this will be your new Friday not-so-guilty pleasure. Enjoy the Recipe Roundup and Let’s Cook. Last week’s video of Salmorejo, a Spanish tomato bread soup, had me drooling. I plan to make it this weekend.
What about you? What are your must-read or must-listen email newsletters and podcasts? Let me know -- I’m always looking for recommendations. And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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