HR leaders must use their influence to ensure that new hires not only have the right skills and experience, but also a personal character that embodies company values and contributes to the right culture, HRPlus Group's Bryan Otte writes. "In this new era of remote work, your company's values are more important than ever," Otte writes, and he warns of the potential disasters that can occur when company and employee values are misaligned. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (7/13)
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Recruiting & Retention
Rapid digitization amid pandemic spurs training need The pandemic has accelerated adoption of automation and digital processes, leading lawmakers and groups to call for nationwide investment in training to ensure Americans have the right skills. Digitization is most rapid in retail, health care and warehouses, according to the Markle Foundation, but labor experts say it's imperative that companies start seriously investing in training to remain competitive. Full Story: The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (7/13)
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Benefits & Compensation
Experts: Virus-related comp expansion may be muted Efforts to implement coronavirus-related compensability presumptions in workers' compensation appear unlikely to gain traction in most states, said Michael Duff, a labor law professor at the University of Wyoming. Workers' comp insurers could see sizable losses from coronavirus-related claims, but "from what we see so far, the average claims cost associated with a COVID-19 claim is less than the loss associated with a typical workers' comp claim," said Stefan Holzberger of A.M. Best. Full Story: The Associated Press (7/11)
The HR Leader
Help staff deal with coronavirus' toll on mental health Employee mental health has declined sharply in response to the coronavirus pandemic, but employers can help by assessing employees' well-being and providing access to support services, Paula Allen of Morneau Shepell writes. Fostering conversations about mental wellness to help reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues is also important. Full Story: Fast Company online (7/10)
