Apple is postponing the date by which workers must return to offices on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays to October by the earliest because of concerns about the rise in COVID-19 variants, sources say. The company also is recommending employees at stores continue to wear masks and will reportedly give employees one month's notice of office re-openings. Full Story: Bloomberg (7/20),CNBC (7/20),The Hill (7/20)
The future of benefits is personal. Benefits trends evolve quickly. It's no longer enough to keep pace when supporting your people's health — particularly if you need to attract and retain top talent in the current job market. Discover how you can move your company toward a personalized and virtual-forward future. Get the guide.
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Recruiting & Retention
Indeed rolls out video option to all job postings Indeed recently announced the job site will now offer a video interview option for direct job posts, and recruiters can add the option at no extra cost. Full Story: HR Dive (7/19)
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It's not business as usual COVID-19 has dramatically changed our financial landscape and work culture, sparking a lasting shift in how we do business. Returning to a "new normal" can also mean new risks - and new insurance needs. Learn more.
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Benefits & Compensation
Employee mental health is a focus for many companies After a grueling 16 months of stress and uncertainty, many employers are prioritizing workers' mental health. Managers can take certain steps to address the issue, including looking for signs of distress and being proactive. Full Story: CNN (7/19)
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The National Council on Teacher Quality today released, for the first time, data on the first-time pass rates for teacher-licensing exams. NCTQ found that, in states with strong testing systems, the average first-attempt pass rate is 45% and in those with weaker testing systems, it's 76%. Full Story: Education Week (7/21)
The HR Leader
Athletes and performers have them. Why not you, too? Athletes and performers have coaches, but business leaders can be reluctant to ask for help or embrace the challenge, writes Seth Godin. "The paradox is that the very things that hold us back are the reasons we need a coach in the first place," Godin writes. Full Story: Seth Godin's Blog (7/13)
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Kanoe Namahoe
“Stay big, Jay! Stay big!” Ray shouted, from the sidelines. On the court, his starting center Jay -- a 6’4”, 260-pound 15-year-old -- who had been huddled over the ball, quickly rolled back up. The defender who had been pushing against him was forced off. “Stay big.” What is that? I posed the question after practice. Jay makes himself small when he crouches and hugs the ball; he makes it easy for the smaller, quicker guards to come in and steal it, Ray explained. But when he stands up -- ball under his chin, elbows out -- he leverages his size and can better control the ball. “If he stays big, they have no chance,” Ray said. Size and presence. Staying big. It’s creating a presence that causes your competitors to back off. We look at what it takes for companies to stay ahead of their competition in today’s Leadership & Development story. That might seem an odd story choice for an HR publication, but it’s really not. Employers are competing for talent today. And getting them takes more than Friday lunches and ping-pong tables in the break room. It means “staying big” -- leveraging your strengths to edge out the competition and win (and retain) quality hires. What are you doing to “stay big” in the recruitment and retention game? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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