Workers strike as union, automakers fail to reach deal | HR exec: Supportive culture is key to retention | CFOs discuss exiting work and resetting their careers
Thousands of members of the United Auto Workers started striking at three US assembly plants after the union and automakers failed to agree to a new labor contract. Roughly 12,700 workers are striking at targeted General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis facilities. Full Story: CNBC (9/15)
Recruiting & Retention
HR exec: Supportive culture is key to retention Maxine Carrington, chief people officer for Northwell Health, says a focus on positive culture and workforce investment has allowed the system to keep employee turnover stable and morale high, and innovative ideas like an in-house staffing agency have helped fill short-term gaps and even produce revenue by providing personnel for other organizations. "Never allow yourself to get stale. Learning takes on multiple shapes," Carrington advises. Full Story: HealthLeaders Media (9/15)
Think Like A CEO: Learning's Impact Learning leaders are increasingly aware of the need to link learning measurement to broader business objectives. This research summary looks at how organizations are measuring the business impact of learning.
Physical activity may help prevent workers' neck pain Regular exercise may help stave off neck pain, especially for people who work in office environments, researchers noted in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. They analyzed five studies with 1,722 participants and found that regular physical activity could reduce neck pain risk by almost half, and they said employers should be aware of the issue to help prevent lost productivity. Full Story: Medical Xpress (9/13)
Benefits & Compensation
Inflation weighing on Americans' retirement plans Inflation is taking a toll on retirement confidence, with 62% of working Americans indicating that it is significantly harming their ability to save, according to a survey by Natixis Investment Managers. Many respondents indicated that they will have to remain in the workforce longer than originally expected. Full Story: CNBC (9/13),Bloomberg (9/13),TheStreet (9/13)
Introverted leaders can leverage their strengths of deep listening, careful thinking before taking action and their strong creative and observational skills to create a culture where employees feel valued and engaged, writes Jason Evanish, CEO of Get Lighthouse. "A calm, attentive presence causes other people to feel comfortable and open up to you in ways that happen less often for talkative extroverts," Evanish writes. Full Story: Lighthouse (9/15)
I’m fascinated with Bible history and recently started a new Bible reading plan, The Bible Recap. It takes you through the Bible in one year, but unlike other one-year reading plans, this one goes in chronological order. Every day there’s an assignment of chapters (usually 2-4) and a short podcast that discusses the high points of the passage. The podcast is only about 8-10 minutes, but gives in-depth context to the reading, such as the meaning of words or phrases and the cultural practices of early people groups. I’m riveted. I started the plan almost three weeks ago and have already filled several pages of my journal with notes -- org charts of family geneologies, explanations of religious rituals -- from the reading. What I love most is that I’m retaining what I’ve learned and building a deeper knowledge base -- and that is so refreshing. Learning keeps us from going stale, according to Maxine Carrington, chief people officer at Northwell Health, in our Recruitment & Retention story today. Knowledge can be gleaned from conversations, books, podcasts and other sources; it’s not confined to a classroom, she says. What’s most important is that we maintain a mindset of learning that is “open to growth and the change that has to happen,” says Carrington. What kind of learning fires up your mental engines? Attending conferences? Networking with your peers? Books and podcasts? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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