Pandemic fuels nearly 9M US workers to call out sick | How to keep valuable employees who evade the spotlight | Why it's time to broaden the scope of leadership training
Data from the Census Bureau shows that 8.8 million Americans were out sick between Dec. 29 and Jan. 10 due to contracting the coronavirus or looking after someone else who was ill. In addition, 3.2 million didn't go to work because they were afraid of getting the virus, an increase of 25% over December. Full Story: The Hill (1/20)
Recruiting & Retention
How to keep valuable employees who evade the spotlight Employers must unearth their silent stars to avoid losing them to the retention crisis, writes executive Andrea Short of Ingram Micro. Get to know these unsung heroes and give them what they want, which often is recognition or development opportunities, Short notes. Full Story: Fast Company (tiered subscription model) (1/19)
6 Strategies for Retaining Your Best Employees Employees don't tend to stay put—especially in today's labor market where recruiters are working even harder to reach passive candidates. So, how are you working towards decreasing turnover? Click here to download this eBook from The Muse.
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Benefits & Compensation
Initial jobless claims hit highest point since October First-time claims for unemployment benefit rose sharply from 231,000 to 286,000 in the week ended Jan. 15, according to the Labor Department, representing the highest tally since October. Continuing claims jumped by 84,000 to 1.64 million. Full Story: CNBC (1/20)
The HR Leader
Shrewd leaders embrace these 4 ideas Smart leaders deal with challenges by being realistic, curious and willing to make the changes that are needed, writes Chick-fil-A executive and author Mark Miller. Leaders must also create space in their live "to reflect, assess, think, create and plan," Miller writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (1/20)
Gossip is a natural part of life, but you decide whether you'll engage in positive, neutral or negative gossip, Dan Rockwell writes. Rockwell outlines seven truths about gossip and five guidelines for doing it right, such as don't betray a secret you promised to keep. Full Story: Leadership Freak (1/18)
About the Editor
Kanoe Namahoe
Aubrey was easy to miss. The first season I met her, she was a small, shy, polite girl who sank into the shadows on the team. She followed directions and did her job but wasn’t outstanding. We used her on the backline and surrounded her with stronger players who had more of a presence on the field. She had a good season. Fast forward one year. Aubrey burst from the shadows and took over the field. She had mastered her position and now her quiet demeanor worked in her favor. She was a silent killer on the front line. Some teams underestimated her because of her personality and paid for it. Her speed and beautiful, clean touches easily outmaneuvered lazy defenses. She became the leading scorer on her team. I was proud and afraid of her at the same time. Today’s Recruiting & Retention story about silent stars reminded me of Aubrey. These workers are consistent and outstanding at their work but are often overlooked because of their quiet demeanor. That has to change. They are some of our best talent and if we don’t leverage them right, they will leave for new pastures where they can find higher pay and new, exciting challenges. How can I serve you better with this brief? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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