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An AARP survey of 1,052 workers ages 40 to 65 shows almost half are concerned that ageism will adversely affect their job search. The survey found 61% who were worried about losing their job said their age would be a factor, while 74% said they likely would have to learn new skills to get another position.
Glassdoor has published its 13th annual Employees' Choice Awards for the Best Places to Work, and the top five large US employers are Bain & Co., Nvidia, In-N-Out Burger, HubSpot and McKinsey. The top five small and medium employers are Life.Church, Crew Carwash, Ike, Pariveda Solutions and Malouf.
Dollar General is one of the first US companies to incentivize employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine; the retailer is offering four hours pay in exchange for getting the vaccine. However, the uncertainty over which workers are eligible to receive the vaccine, and when, in each state means "the confusion for the employer and the employee is significant" and can be a roadblock for manufacturers and retailers, said Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the Consumer Brands Association.
Employers will need to invest in new technologies to ensure they're keeping employees engaged, studies suggest, but the personal touch will be imperative in virtual work environments. "Technology doesn't take the place of a supervisor or a manager reaching out via a phone call or sending even just a small thank-you note," says Julie Schweber of the Society for Human Resource Management.
Many employees will be skeptical or fearful of COVID-19 vaccines, and while employers can require vaccinations, they'll succeed more with strong, empathetic and clear communication that aligns with employee well-being, public health communications and company policies, writes Inspire PR Group founder Hinda Mitchell. "Going in with a 'vaccinate or else' message is sure to fail, while a well-crafted set of messages will build a favorable climate for future vaccination requirements," she writes.
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