Employees are 12% more likely to leave a job when there aren't explicit norms for hybrid working, according to Gartner. The report found the best hybrid workplaces offer three or more days of remote working, as well as opportunities for connection, visibility and flexibility. Full Story: HR Dive (4/21)
Overcoming Project Execution Challenges Outside talent makes up 45% of critical project teams today and that figure is expected to grow to 48% by 2024, according to global consulting firm RGP. Find out how companies are achieving project execution success amid increased disruption and a changing workforce in this whitepaper from RGP.
Researchers at Deloitte surveyed 5,000 employees in the US and found that as women progress through their careers, their trust in their employers falls to 30% behind that of men's, largely due to the biased way well-intentioned policies like flex time are implemented. Employers can mitigate this trend by trying to ensure policies affect all employees equality, taking a holistic view of employees and surveying employees to measure their trust, the researchers write, Full Story: Harvard Business Review (tiered subscription model) (4/20)
Buttery macadamia nuts rich in healthful fat, RDs say Slow growing and often expensive, macadamia nuts are packed with vitamins and minerals including potassium, magnesium, manganese and thiamine and heart-friendly monounsaturated fats as well as fiber. The buttery texture makes them a nice addition to salads and baked goods, and registered dietitian Kelly Jones says "adding some to a meal low in fat may help with appetite regulation between meals." Full Story: MindBodyGreen (4/19)
Benefits & Compensation
Employees still need access to mental health resources Ninety percent of adults in the US say the country is facing a mental health crisis, and while business leaders have taken steps to remove the stigma around mental health care, more than 70% of employees say they are not comfortable discussing mental health with their managers, and few workplaces have guidelines about what managers should not say. Experts say managers should guide employees to mental health resources, but only 25% of employees surveyed last year said their employer has maintained a focus on the issue. Full Story: Employee Benefit News (free registration) (4/19)
A company committed to growth has a clear direction, provides ongoing coaching and likely knows how having too many managers who aren't leaders can lead to unhappy employees and financial and productivity losses, writes Bart Fanelli, founder of Skillibrium. Leaders go beyond task-minded activities to champion colleagues; coach and seek to be coached; walk the talk; show an entrepreneurial spirit; and eschew a sense of entitlement, Fanelli explains. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (4/21)
Some folks are going to some expensive lengths to combat burnout, as we see in one of our Leadership & Development stories today. The price tag on some of these places -- yikes! The Sensei Lanai is $25,000 for a 30-day stay. Granted, it includes customized personal coaching and activities (and is gorgeous!), but still. $25,000 --- ouch! That said, I do understand that the programs of the Sensei Lanai and the other spots mentioned in the article are designed to do more than just offer rest and ziplining fun. They’re not vacations, per se. Their aim is to truly help participants identify areas in their lives that need to change -- permanently. I like the way “Real Self-care” author Pooja Lakshim puts it: “You can’t meditate your way out of a 40-hour workweek without child care.” True. Beating burnout requires action and real change. Prayer is one of my weapons for tackling burnout but it's only half the process. It's what I hear or discern during those quiet times that leads to other actions, such as “Buy a calendar based on the fiscal year and use that to chart projects” or “Change the check-in calls to every other week.” Prayer opens my ears to the right action, which when implemented, helps keep burnout at bay. What do you think? How are you going beyond vacation- or activity-type strategies to fight burnout? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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