N.Y. measure to ban noncompetes continues to stir debate | Employment isn't keeping up with increase in factories | Wages gains outpace inflation for the first time in years
A measure that seeks to ban noncompete agreements in New York is continuing to attract debate as it awaits the signature of Gov. Kathy Hochul. There are already four states that largely ban noncompete agreements, and a number of others restrict such agreements for workers with income that is under certain thresholds. Full Story: BNN Bloomberg (Canada) (7/12)
Managers aren't okay. What can leaders do about it? Managers have had enough, and their plummeting effectiveness is bad news for business. Organizations — from front-line staff to long-term goals — suffer as a result. Leaders must respond with effective support. Learn why that starts with Workday. Read the Report
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Recruiting & Retention
Employment isn't keeping up with increase in factories Manufacturing construction spending in the US has soared, nearly doubling in just a year, led by computer, electronic and electrical spending, according to US Census Bureau data. However, manufacturing job growth is lagging overall US employment gains, and the sluggish employment numbers are leading to concerns the factories under construction could fail to find qualified workers, with some experts believing the industry will need to ramp up training programs and increase wages. Full Story: Insider (7/11)
How employers can benefit from addressing addiction Companies that support employees in recovery from substance-use disorders can cut absences and health care costs while boosting productivity, reputation and loyalty, say proponents of Recovery Ready Workplace, a national program that openly addresses addiction. Recovery Ready Workplace participants educate workers and clients about addiction and create workplaces that hinder recurrence or development of substance use disorders, among other practices. Full Story: BusinessWest (Springfield, Mass.) (7/7)
Technology
How wearables, AI are creating safer workplaces Wearable and data-driven technology are making for safer workplaces by tracking both the physiological status of workers and their surroundings. Toni-Louise Gianatti explores how these devices and artificial intelligence vision are being employed to reduce injuries and create safer environments. Full Story: Food Manufacturing (7/10)
A movie executive who twice scheduled a meeting with the Marx Brothers and twice blew them off received their comical, burning indignation -- and never missed a meeting with them again, writes executive coach John Baldoni. The lesson for both sides of the leadership coin: Have respect for others, and stand up for yourself, Baldoni concludes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (7/12)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
Mae Keane was one of the longest surviving "Radium Girls" who worked for which clock factory? Check your answer here.
People’s lives are messy. Some are more messy than others, but everyone has something fouling up their worlds. Where it becomes your problem is when an employee’s messiness affects your organization. This can happen with employees struggling with addiction. The warehouse worker who drains a six pack every night after work. The attorney who uses cocaine to deal with stress. The teacher who keeps a mini pharmacy of painkillers in her purse. All of these issues can have an impact on your organization’s operations and output. Today’s Benefits & Compensation story talks about how some companies are getting out in front of this issue through a national program called Recovery Ready Workplaces. Some of you may know about this. I admit it’s my first time seeing this, but I’m intrigued by its possibilities. I like how the program balances advocacy with accountability. Participating organizations receive direction for supporting employees battling addiction and for building systems to manage potential liability and harm. Addiction is real. And it’s a beast. But it doesn’t need to be an employment death sentence. So how are you managing this in your organization? Have you made it a priority? If not, why not? Let me know! I keep all correspondence private. And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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