Hilton tops 2021's Best Big Companies to Work For | Work will never be the same. How to roll with the changes | Report: Stronger age discrimination laws needed
Fortune has revealed its 2021 list of Best Big Companies to Work For, based on employee feedback gathered and analyzed by Great Place to Work. The top five are Hilton, Target, Marriott International, Comcast and Bank of America. Full Story: Fortune (tiered subscription model) (4/12)
Recruiting & Retention
Work will never be the same. How to roll with the changes Companies are hiring furiously as they begin to plan for the end of the pandemic, but the labor supply is down as the population ages and many people choose to primarily do gig work, Josh Bersin notes. "The days of looking for people with 'deep levels of experience' are over -- now we have to look for people with skills, ambition, and the ability to learn," he writes. Full Story: Josh Bersin blog (4/13)
$9.20 back from every $1 spent on HCM Software In this report, Nucleus Research uncovers how HCM technology can not only help streamline these processes, but pay back over 9 times for every dollar spent.
Do you know the caregivers in your workforce? The pandemic has fueled a crisis among caregivers -- not just for working parents, but those responsible for older or vulnerable adults -- and employers must step up with support, Larry Nisenson writes. Nisenson recommends opening an honest dialogue with workers who are caregivers and providing flexibility, support resources and benefits. Full Story: Training magazine (4/9)
The US women's national team and the US Soccer Federation have received tentative approval on a settlement to resolve issues with working conditions. Player spokesperson Molly Levinson has indicated they will pursue an appeal on the equal pay issue. Full Story: ESPN (4/12),The New York Times (4/12)
The HR Leader
How HR can step up support for new managers ITM Group President Sharlyn Lauby in this podcast talks about how HR leaders can better support new managers with onboarding, continuous learning and a safe space to talk honestly about the challenges of their new role. "[Managers] need to have the same opportunity to vent about resources and ask for all the things that they need, just like the employees are asking of them," Lauby says. Full Story: Laurie Ruettimann (4/12)
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A culture where people feel like they belong, managers who go the extra mile for their staffers and senior leadership that is approachable are among the hallmarks of the companies selected as the best big organizations to work for in 2021. How does your organization stack up in this criteria? Let me know. (Yes, I do read these emails!) Know someone who needs to receive this newsletter? Send them this link to subscribe.
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