Almost 60% of leaders globally say they feel used up at the end of their working day -- indicating burnout -- and 44% of that group say their advancement will come from switching companies, according to a Development Dimensions International study. In addition, just 20% of leaders say they feel they're effective virtually, and DDI's Stephanie Neal says, "Although the last year has been extremely challenging to leaders, we were very surprised to find the extent to which this is already impacting leaders' level of burnout." Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (2/17)
5 Ways to Hire Like It’s 2021 We dug deep to learn what job seekers want from an employer for 2021. While there are more candidates seeking work, there's also more competition among businesses for the most qualified people. Get the leading edge with this free guide.
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56% of US employees plan to get vaccinated Fifty-six percent of working US adults say they would receive a COVID-19 vaccination if offered, with the highest willingness at 77% among those in higher education and the lowest among food and beverage employees at 47%, according to a survey by Morning Consult. Workers in technology, financial services, insurance and public administration round out the top five categories for vaccination willingness. Full Story: HR Dive (2/16)
HP supports staff wellness through gardening Hewlett Packard has begun offering an online employee wellness benefit that teaches participants how to grow an organic garden of vegetables and fruit. Webinars, Q&A sessions and other tools engage participants and promote mental wellness and healthy eating habits. Full Story: Employee Benefit News (free registration) (2/16)
A town in Colorado is hoping Colorado Northwestern Community College will help the community rebound from a diminished coal industry. Despite concerns over funding, the college is looking to support training in paleontology, cybersecurity and nursing to attract students and grow the area's workforce. Full Story: Chalkbeat/Colorado (2/11)
A "professional employer organization" offers smaller or growing companies an opportunity to outsource all HR functions to external experts, writes HRPlus Group's Bryan Otte. Otte reviews the pros and cons of PEOs, and offers advice on how to choose the right partner. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (2/17)
About the Editor
Kanoe Namahoe
A girl from the Aloha state covering the workforce and K-20 education.
Leadership can quickly burn the candle at both ends. How do you keep from feeling “used up”? For me, it’s my favorite Bible study “labs,” regular sweat sessions at the gym and perfecting my sourdough bread starter. Something about these activities pours new energy back into me.
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