Not taking part in socialization opportunities with coworkers can have negative effects on a person's career and well-being. Here are five ways employers can help get staff members to connect. Full Story: Employee Benefit News (free registration) (6/7)
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Recruiting & Retention
Vt. latest state to pass pay transparency law Vermont joins more than a dozen other states and the District of Columbia in requiring employers to post salary ranges for job candidates publicly. Congress is considering a federal pay transparency law designed to close racial and gender wage gaps. Full Story: CNBC (6/7)
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Vigorous exercise may reduce dementia risk A study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association found that engaging in vigorous exercise more than once a week was associated with a lower risk of dementia for individuals with high blood pressure. Researchers evaluated data on more than 9,300 people ages 50 and older who were recruited from about 100 US hospitals and clinics. Full Story: HealthDay News (6/7)
Benefits & Compensation
How to help staff members engage in EAPs Employee assistance programs can play a key role in staff wellness, offering timely access to mental health care when needed. But EAPs are often underutilized, so employers should consider stepping up their communication and engagement efforts on the subject. "The role EAPs play extends far beyond support -- it's about fostering genuine and lasting connections through human-to-human interactions coupled with expertise to get people the resources as soon as possible," writes Jeremy Battershell of First Choice Health. Full Story: BenefitsPRO (free registration) (6/6)
The HR Leader
Fatigued and frustrated? You could be burned out Executive coach Kristin Hendrix knew she was burned out when she started to learn how to cook, revealing what she calls a "hyper-fixation" on something that didn't fulfill her in the way writing, coaching and exercising did, which made her realize she needed to get back to doing things that "refill my internal bank account." Some signs of burnout you can identify early include feeling perpetually exhausted, frustrated or disengaged from your work and other activities, writes executive coach Rebecca Zucker. Full Story: Leadership Vitae (6/6),Harvard Business Review (tiered subscription model) (6/6)
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Are you a workplace loner? Or the office social butterfly? How you interact with your colleagues can have an impact on your career and your own mental health, according to our top story today. I got a bit concerned for some of my young friends and nieces and nephews who became accustomed to working solo at home, amid the pandemic. They said they preferred the solitude of remote work over the bustle of the office. And yet, I sensed an increase in tension and anxiety from them. They seemed to develop an allergic reaction to human interaction in general. I began to wonder, “Is this really good for you?” Remote and hybrid work is here to stay, regardless of how hard employers push to get their teams back to physical offices. But, with that, workers need to find ways to avoid isolating themselves to an unhealthy level. We need to get to the gym, go to the Farmer’s Market, walk on the beach, grab happy hour margaritas with friends. We need to get out! Because we are humans. Interaction sharpens us. It makes us better. Do you agree? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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