Employers can help alleviate talent shortages and boost diversity by looking internally at their low-wage employees and providing upskilling opportunities, Aman Kidwai writes. "Employee mobility, for workers, is the difference between the dignity of a career, compared to simply having a job," says Rachel Romer Carlson, founder and CEO of Guild Education. Full Story: Fortune (tiered subscription model) (2/25)
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RD: Green and black teas may help reduce stress Both green tea and black tea have theanine, which may help reduce stress, but black tea also contains caffeine, says registered dietitian Marie Spano. Ashwagandha root, lemon balm and chamomile teas also are associated with less stress, Spano says, and chamomile tea also may help with relaxation and sleep. Full Story: Livestrong (2/21)
Benefits & Compensation
Women made up 60% of telehealth users during pandemic Women accounted for 60% of telehealth patients during the pandemic, with many seeking behavioral health services, Trilliant Health reported. Overall, slightly more than one-quarter of Americans surveyed by Trilliant Health said they sought a telehealth service during the pandemic, the company reported. Full Story: mHealth Intelligence (2/24)
The HR Leader
3 strategies to show employees you are "for" them Employees feel disconnected from work because they lack purpose, they feel lonely and they don't believe their manager cares about them, write Michael Lee Stallard and Katharine Stallard. They offer three tactics for demonstrating this care and improving the overall culture, including establishing a formal mentoring program. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (2/25)
A friend of mine, when he heard about my blood pressure issues, told me to drink dandelion tea. He wanted me to pick dandelions and make them into a tea. (“Talk to the lady who sells flowers at the cemetery on Valentine Road. Tell her Tyrone sent you.”) I opted instead to just buy a box at Whole Foods. It’s like drinking bad breath. But I agree that tea has numerous health benefits, which we see highlighted in today’s Health and Wellness story. I enjoy a spicy chai, a soothing lemon and mint fusion and Trader Joe’s Winter Dream (I’ll actually buy several boxes of these during the holiday season so I can enjoy it throughout the year). Tea is also a great way to get water into my system throughout the day. 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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