Many US companies say they will use temperature checks, diagnostic tests and face masks -- and not antibody tests -- as part of their reopening plans. Employers have expressed concerns about liability, costs, availability and validity of the antibody tests. Full Story: Reuters (5/15)
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Recruiting & Retention
What defines employee value? Being good at your role is a basic example of employee value, while a higher level of differentiation occurs when employees -- from entry-level to CEO -- "find meaning and motivation in their organization's mission and constantly work to further it," writes Michael Nathanson, CEO of The Colony Group. "To achieve this level of value requires helping, inspiring, improving and even becoming critical to others through cultural, service, leadership, and innovative contributions," he writes. Full Story: Chief Executive online (5/14)
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Benefits & Compensation
Survey finds limited changes to retirement planning because of coronavirus Most savers are not making large-scale changes to retirement plans in response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by Forbes Advisor. The survey shows 11% of respondents plan to work longer, while 5% of respondents have adjusted asset allocation. Full Story: Forbes (5/11)
The HR Leader
Expert: Working remotely can lead to workers' comp risks Businesses need to be aware of workers' compensation risks that can arise as employees are working remotely, said Todd Pollock of Worldwide Facilities. Such risks can emerge if workers are not using a proper ergonomic setup or have accidents in their home office, Pollock said. Full Story: Insurance Business America (5/14)
