Gallup: 36% of US workers subject to vaccine mandates | How to find top employees in a competitive market | Private sector vaccination rules announced in NYC
The percentage of US employees subject to vaccine mandates has remained the same since October at 36%, following a period of sharp increases from 5% in May to 29% in September, according to a Gallup poll. Almost 50% of unvaccinated workers say there isn't a vaccine policy at their company, while around 85% of vaccinated employees work for companies that either encourage or require vaccines. Full Story: The Hill (12/15)
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Attract top talent in a competitive job market by advertising in new places, writing compelling job descriptions and ensuring the application process is accessible to people with disabilities, writes entrepreneur and investor Donald Thompson. "Imagine how many great candidates you could be missing out on by not taking the time to make your end-to-end application process accessible to people with dyslexia, visual conditions, and more," Thompson notes. Full Story: WRAL TechWire (Raleigh, N.C.) (12/15)
Better employee benefits 78% of employees say they're more likely to stay at a job due to the benefits.1 But you don't necessarily need to spend, spend, spend to keep them happy. Read our eBook to learn how to keep staff on your side. 1. Willis Towers Watson, 2018 Employer/Employee Satisfaction Survey, Aug 2018
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Benefits & Compensation
Survey: Company size influences pandemic response An Alera Group survey indicated that many employers hope to better address staff needs by increasing remote work flexibility and placing greater emphasis on mental health. Employers of different sizes had varying views about a pandemic response, with 31% of small firms saying they would not implement a formal infectious disease response plan, compared with 2% of large employers. Full Story: BenefitsPRO (free registration) (12/14)
Technology
Virtual reality lets job seekers give jobs a try MGM Resorts is addressing the very real problem of employee turnover by inviting applicants to experience operations through virtual reality headsets. "It can be very difficult just to verbally explain the types of positions or show a video," says Laura Lee, the company's HR chief. Full Story: Business Insider (tiered subscription model) (12/12)
The HR Leader
5 ways imposter syndrome manifests and how to fight it Imposter syndrome manifests differently depending on people's makeup and upbringing, and LaRae Quy walks through five common -- and mistaken -- reasons for feeling like an imposter. For each reason, Quy describes the characteristics and offers advice on how to reframe your mindset. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (12/15)
About the Editor
Kanoe Namahoe
I love strolling through my local antique malls or thrift stores; it’s one of my favorite ways to relax. You never know what kind of gems you’ll find. I recently picked up three street signs that were originally from the Big Island in Hawaii. They’re now proudly on display on the mantle of my living room, over the door on my patio deck and on the china hutch in my dining room. I thought of that today when I read the Recruiting & Retention story about finding talent in the current labor market. It’s competitive out there, says Donald Thompson, but you can find the gems if you’re willing to stretch yourself. My favorite tips include making sure the application process is accessible to job seekers with unique needs; paying candidates for the time they spend interviewing (interesting!); and chucking the traditional rules of recruitment (yes, yes, yes -- go rogue!). What are you doing to stand out in today’s tight talent market? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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