The Supreme Court ruled last week that the Trump administration's rescinding of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program was a violation of federal law. The ruling means that businesses can continue employing and recruiting DACA recipients for now, but experts advise caution, saying the administration could try to challenge the ruling. Full Story: HR Dive (6/19)
Resiliency on the road to retirement How has the first ESG-driven TDF Series navigated the COVID-19 crisis? Views on the design, purpose, and performance of the Natixis Sustainable Future Funds® at its three-year mark are shared by Portfolio Manager Chris Sharpe. Watch now.
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Recruiting & Retention
Small talk has big impact on worker well-being Small talk among work colleagues can help improve employees' well-being and positive emotions, according to a study from Rutgers University and the University of Exeter Business School. The data showed that workers felt more recognized, connected to others and more willing to "go the extra mile" to help their colleagues. Full Story: University of Exeter (England) (6/19)
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Benefits & Compensation
How COVID-19 has changed open enrollment The annual open enrollment period, which once included HR-led meetings and paper enrollment packets, will likely have to change because of new protocols for workplace safety, writes Jim McGovern of OneAmerica. McGovern offers suggestions to navigate this new normal, including holding virtual enrollment meetings and taking paper processes digital. Full Story: Human Resource Executive (6/19)
The HR Leader
3 steps to weather the next wave of disruption Resilient organizations have leaders who clearly see the market's reality, have a strong values-based mission and emphasize innovation, writes Ivey Business School professor David Loree. "Building a healthy supply of workforce 'bricoleurs' -- employees capable of making the most of what they have by skillfully putting objects to unfamiliar uses -- will greatly improve a company's resilience shield," he writes. Full Story: Ivey Business Journal (May-June 2020)
