More than 3.5 million employees who are married left the workforce between February 2020 and last month, more than accounting for the 3 million drop in labor participation during the time period, according to a report by Barclays. "We think that this reflects the fact that 'co-insurance' from being in a dual-earner household provides greater scope for sidelined spouses to be more circumspect about re-entering the labor market," the report says. Full Story: MarketWatch (tiered subscription model) (11/19)
The race is on for the best talent With 48% of small businesses unable to fill job openings,1 the labor market has rarely been so competitive. Help your organization stand out from the rest — read our eBook to find out how. 1. NFIB, Small Business Jobs Report, May 2021
There are several traps that hiring managers fall into when writing a job posting, such as not including a salary range, using an ambiguous or creative job title and requiring a cover letter. Hiring managers should be specific about the job requirements, such as having a master's degree, so they are not wading through candidates who aren't what they need. Full Story: Inc. (tiered subscription model) (11/21)
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3 ways to create a happy, successful hybrid culture Whatfix CEO Khadim Batti shares three tips on hybrid working based on the company's long-term experience of managing both remote and in-person employees. Cultivate a culture of trust with transparent mechanisms that enable feedback and honest communication, create empathetic policies to promote wellness, and encourage adaptability among workers by investing in their continuous learning, Batti advises. Full Story: Training magazine (11/16)
Benefits & Compensation
Staffers' money woes arise from low financial literacy A 2021 study indicates that low financial literacy among employees is at the root of poor financial decision-making. Focus group data showed that pandemic-related stress has worsened the problem in recent months, but employers can help reverse the trend by providing financial-wellness programs. Full Story: BenefitsPRO (free registration) (11/19)
The HR Leader
Stop doubting your ability in 4 steps Imposter syndrome is a natural part of many people's career journeys, but it doesn't have to dominate you, writes Alaina Love, who cites advice from CEO and executive coach Alisa Cohn. "One way to counteract the negative mind chatter is to replace it with a new narrative in which you see yourself positively," Love writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (11/22)
About the Editor
Kanoe Namahoe
Perfectionism is a nasty enemy as we see in today’s HR Leader story about “imposter syndrome.” People with ADHD -- which I have -- commonly struggle with it. It’s stalled me more times than I care to remember. Breaking free of this demon, though, is possible, but it takes concerted effort and a lot of practice. I’m still working on it, but I’ve made progress. And for that I’m grateful. 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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