Employers could face a legal quandary if -- as a COVID-19 vaccine is released -- they attempt to mandate vaccines, since 35% of Americans say they would refuse to get an FDA-approved, free shot, according to a Gallup poll. Lieser Skaff Alexander attorney Alissa Kranz says HR's path is as "clear as mud" and warns of state-specific termination laws and the potential for workers' compensation claims if they have a bad reaction to a vaccine.
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Conversation is brewing about how remote work could affect compensation as some employers weigh the decision to adjust pay for those working remotely, PayScale Chief People Officer Shelly Holt writes. Holt warns against seeing remote work as an opportunity to simply cut costs and advises how to create a business-specific compensation strategy.
Facebook is advertising for a director of remote work as the company makes permanent home-working a long-term strategy. CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated earlier this year that he expects half of the company's 48,000-strong global workforce to work from home within the next decade.
People on all rungs of the career ladder can suffer from imposter syndrome, and seeing one's reflection on screen in virtual meetings can exacerbate the problem, says career expert Valerie Young. Professionals can address the issue by learning to view criticism, failure and mistakes differently, and remembering that success is "not about knowing everything. It's about not knowing with confidence," Young says.
