The popularity of hybrid working and subsequent reduction in office space is leading to an increase in an unpopular workspace trend, hot-desking. Experts share the research that shows why employees are not fans of hot-desking, and offer tips on successful hot-desking implementation, such as "hoteling," a practice that enables workers to pre-book their space. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (5/13)
Helping workers who are also caregivers Employers, here's a way to show your support for workers who are also family caregivers. The on-demand Prepare to Care Workshop offers tips and resources and can make caring for a loved one more manageable. Ask your employees to register today.
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Recruiting & Retention
Nev. program allows incarcerated people to earn MT1 Since spring 2021, the mobile Tech Express has been making stops at the minimum-security Stewart Conservation Camp in Carson City, Nev., as part of Western Nevada College's Higher Education in Prison Program. Students in a three-course Manufacturing Skills Institute program approved by the National Association of Manufacturers earn the Manufacturing Technology Level 1 credential while receiving mentoring and setting themselves up for a sustainable income, which makes them "less likely to reoffend and to create meaningful lives," Bill Quenga of the Nevada Department of Corrections says. Full Story: Carson Now (Carson City, Nev.) (5/11)
ChatGPT and Conversational AI: Questions you want answered. Talent, IT, and product leaders share their POV on ChatGPT and the future of work, talent, and conversational AI. We'll break down what's fact or fiction, hype or reality, and ultimately what actually matters to people who hire people. Watch now
What do frontline workers value from employers? Why do frontline workers leave – and what would make them stay? Join us at 12 p.m. ET on May 24 for a collaborative webinar conversation based on 2022 research aimed at understanding the challenges and opportunities associated with attracting, deploying, and retaining manufacturing talent. Register Now
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If you're stocky and short, you'll do better running in colder climates than your taller, leggier competitors, who have the upper hand in competitions held in hotter climates, according to Dartmouth College researchers who studied triathletes. "People attempting a personal best time can think about race locations and average temperatures, to pick a venue based on how their body type is adapted to perform," says researcher Ryan Calsbeek. Full Story: BBC (5/11)
Benefits & Compensation
More firms linking compensation to ESG objectives Publicly traded firms are increasingly connecting executive compensation with environmental, social and governance objectives and metrics. Nonprofit Just Capital, which tracks corporate stakeholder performance, said the percentage of Russell 1000 firms tying ESG metrics to executive pay has increased to 43%, from 14% in 2020. Full Story: CNBC (5/14)
The HR Leader
Harnessing the power of awkward silence Emotionally intelligent leaders must be willing to allow time for awkward silences rather than rushing to fill the void in a way that pushes the discussion in a certain direction, writes Justin Bariso, author of "EQ Applied." "Make sure that everyone knows extended periods of quiet are not only OK, they're valued -- because they will contribute to getting the best out of everyone," Bariso writes. Full Story: Inc. (tiered subscription model) (5/14)
Podcast: A roundup of the latest sustainability stories In the latest episode of the Sustainability SmartPod, SmartBrief editors discuss whether the estimated 33 tons of carbon whales capture during their lifetime should be monetized in the carbon offset market. The team also explores seaweed-based bioplastic, sustainability trends in fashion and the practice of overpackaging as a form of greenwashing. Full Story: Sustainability SmartPod (5/9)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
Former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright (b. May 15, 1937) was naturalized in 1957. Where was she born? Check your answer here.
One of the first lessons I learned when I started writing marketing copy was to be straightforward and clear. “Don’t bury or back into the lede,” my marketing director told me. “Just say the thing you need to say.” We should apply this same advice to giving feedback, Katy Hornaday says in today’s Leadership & Development story. “Don’t try to soften the blow by walking around the issue, or you may leave the meeting with everyone feeling bad and without a path toward fixing it,” she writes. Effective feedback is direct and specific. It gives someone a starting point and some direction. It should be professional and respectful in its delivery, of course, but it should also be honest and constructive. It may sting. There’s no way to avoid that sometimes. But when it’s delivered with sensitivity and professionalism, feedback (even when it’s tough to hear), builds not just skill sets but relationships as well. How do you deliver hard news? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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