6 salary negotiation tips for earning what you deserve The job interview and hiring process is uncomfortable for many, especially when the discussion of salary expectations arise. Arm yourself with research, your salary baseline minimum and confidence to feel comfortable with accepting a job offer. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (4/13)
A comprehensive resource guide to tackle worker burnout SmartBrief has compiled a list of resources to help employers tackle worker burnout, which spans burnout in the workplace, mental health and wellness, and content specifically addressing the healthcare sector. The resources "sum up what burnout looks like at work, why it's bad for people and organizations, and what some of the remedies are," James daSilva explains. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (4/14)
One-on-one meetings won't be effective when managers use them to find fault, overlook opportunities to improve or dominate the conversation, writes Dan Rockwell. "Establish a culture where employees control most of the agenda during one-on-ones," he writes. Full Story: Leadership Freak (4/14)
Hire Smart
Employers can positively impact workers' mental health The 2021 State of Mental Health in America report found that 19% of Americans are dealing with mental health issues that may be exacerbated by pandemic-related stress. Employers can help ensure that workers feel supported through expanded mental health benefits, employee assistance programs, telehealth, and mental wellness apps. Full Story: BenefitsPRO (free registration) (4/13)
The Landscape
8 in 10 parents satisfied with employers in pandemic Although 80% of working parents feel their employer has been responsive during the pandemic, the number drops to 74% for Latino parents and 69% for Black parents, according to the seventh annual Bright Horizons Modern Family Index. However, working parents have become more vocal about their needs to continue working remotely and receive benefits like mental health support, flexible working hours and child care. Full Story: USA Today (4/14)
Dollar General to hire 20,000 workers this spring This spring, Dollar General will hire 20,000 part-time and full-time workers for its stores, distribution centers and trucking operation -- a 13% increase of its total workforce. The discount retailer plans to open 1,050 more stores this year. Full Story: CNN (4/14)
Ambidextrous Teo Davidov has got serious tennis game. But the whole only-use-your-forehand thing isn't just a competitive advantage -- Teo's dad, a practitioner of holistic medicine, trained the 10-year-old to play that way so he would flex both sides of his brain. Full Story: SB Nation (4/14)
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