Job adverts that include details about relocation benefits increased nearly 75% in February in comparison to the same month in 2022, according to Indeed.com, as employers seek to bring workers back into offices. The relocation costs for new recruits are, on average, $72,000 for homeowners and $19,000 for renters, ARC Relocation says. Full Story: Fox Business (4/17)
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
EY announces job cuts a week after failed split EY is planning to slash roughly 3,000 US jobs, or about 5% of its workforce, less than a week after plans to split the global firm's auditing and consulting businesses fell apart. Most of the cuts are within the consulting business and are attributed to "overcapacity." Full Story: Reuters (4/17)
Be prepared for when opportunities at work arise The workforce changes quickly. Whether by resignation or termination, gaps created through reorganization, or temporarily filling in for sick colleagues, make sure you're prepared to step up and lead. A SHRM Seminar can prepare you to tackle what's next. Explore topics and locations.
How microaggressions can lead to imposter syndrome Microaggressions in the workplace are a major cause of imposter syndrome, particularly for female employees, writes Fitch Learning's Sarah Butt. Build resilience by developing a kinder inner voice, learning to self-regulate and participating in forums for culture change, Butt advises. Full Story: Training magazine (4/7)
Benefits & Compensation
Small-business starting pay dropped each year in March Beginning pay for small-business workers declined by 7.5% on a year-over-year basis in March, according to data from payroll and benefits software provider Gusto. There has been some easing of pressure in the labor market "both as business demand for new workers has slowed and as more potential workers are entering the labor force," says Luke Pardue, an economist with Gusto. Full Story: The Business Journals (tiered subscription model) (4/17)
Self-confidence in a leader doesn't mean throwing your weight around but is more about "humility, respect and honest self-evaluation," executive coach Joel Garfinkle writes. Five ways to practice the right kind of self-confidence include embracing personal development and motivating others. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (4/17)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
On Conan O'Brien's (b. April 18, 1963) talk show, actor Paul Rudd would prank Conan by previewing a clip from a film he wasn't in. What film? Check your answer here.
It was late in the game and the score was close. Vince took the snap, dropped back into the pocket and scoured the field for his receivers. I watched, nervous, as West Ranch’s giant defensive end broke through the Oxnard line and zeroed in on Vince. My nephew tucked the ball into his side, scrambled right and headed down the flank. The entire West Ranch defense swept toward Vince and dove for his legs. Vince leaped into the air. My stomach flipped over as I watched him sail over the pile of players on the ground. He landed, stiff-armed another tackler and ran out of bounds, on the Oxnard sideline. His teammates cheered and pounded his back as he turned back to the field and flipped the ball to the ref. I watched him jog back to the line and couldn't help but marvel at his courage and composure. Confidence. Joel Garfinkle talks about developing self-confidence in today’s HR Leader story. “When you’re confident and comfortable with yourself, failure and limitations will seem less intimidating,” he writes. I saw that in Vince often when he played. He was confident enough in his skill to make split-second decisions that involved risk, but he embraced it. He knew he might fail, but he was confident he could recover if he did. He didn’t let the risk of failure keep him from putting all of himself into his decisions. And for this reason, he was admired and respected by his teammates, coaches and fans (and a very doting aunt). How can I serve you better with this brief? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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