Job openings remain elevated despite high-profile layoffs | Using "quiet hiring" to address talent gaps | Keep your workers happy with these strategies
Nearly 10.5 million jobs were open in November, according to Labor Department data released Wednesday. The number of job openings was roughly in line with the October data and remained well above pre-pandemic levels, indicating continued strength in the labor market. Full Story: CNN (1/4),The Wall Street Journal (1/4)
Recruiting & Retention
Using "quiet hiring" to address talent gaps With the economy uncertain, some companies are turning to the concept of "quiet hiring," in which they fill talent gaps without hiring a full-time employee, either by temporarily moving someone into an open role or by hiring short-term contractors. To be successful, this strategy requires communication and transparency about the reasons for the move. Full Story: Entrepreneur (1/4)
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Opinion: How to address the military's suicide crisis Members of the military need mental health support, both during service and after discharge, writes Carl Cricco, CEO of K9s for Warriors, citing conversations he has had with veterans. In this commentary, Cricco discusses the recent spike in military suicides and what can be done stop it, including screening for suicide during doctor visits and investing in nontraditional interventions. Full Story: The Florida Times-Union (Jacksonville) (1/4)
Technology
Why some sectors of HR tech are primed to grow Employee experience and talent intelligence platforms have room to run in 2023, predicts Josh Bersin, who also notes the market for HR tech might cool down after a few years of white-hot growth. On Bersin's flip side: "I am a big fan of technology in general, but I do not expect the Metaverse or Web 3.0 to impact HR much this year." Full Story: Josh Bersin blog (1/5)
The HR Leader
Focus on 6 areas to accomplish your leadership goals Leaders are more likely to succeed at the goals they set for themselves this year by picking one personal and one professional aspiration, focusing on things they can control and taking the time they need to rest and rejuvenate, says former McKinsey partner and author Caroline Webb. "Running even slightly short of sleep hits your ability to solve problems, stay focused and remain centered in the face of provocations," says Webb. Full Story: Chief Executive (1/3)
About the Editor
Kanoe Namahoe 2023
(Kanoe Namahoe)
Don’t skip today’s Leadership & Development story from the Content Marketing Institute. It’s geared toward writers and content producers, but its lessons about employee retention and development have broad application to the mainstream workforce. I appreciated the section about outlining the future with your team members. I work with extraordinarily talented editors and writers and I know some of them have ambitions to grow. I want to nurture that; I want to keep their skills here. So, I make a point of talking with them regularly about how they can advance their careers at Future. Want to take a workshop on writing and SEO? Sign up! There’s an opening for a senior editor role with another Future publication? Go for it! Got an idea for a new education column or content marketing product? Let’s hear it. If people aren’t growing, they’re getting stale. Their creativity dries up. Their work product suffers. But when we give folks latitude to grow -- chase ideas, take risks, explore opportunities -- we invest in our success and theirs. And that investment yields very healthy returns. How do you nurture growth among your teams? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
