A PYMNTS Intelligence report reveals that 72% of workers prefer instant payroll to traditional payroll systems for its ability to alleviate financial strain. The report highlights the limitations of biweekly and monthly payroll, particularly for gig and freelance workers and suggests that instant payroll could improve employee-employer relationships by providing timely compensation. Full Story: PYMNTS (1/22)
Rust-out, a workplace issue stemming from under-stimulation, is gaining attention as organizations seek to maintain productivity and morale. Experts highlight the risks of disengagement and skills gaps, and explore how AI can help automate mundane tasks and personalize learning, potentially reinvigorating employee motivation. Full Story: IT Pro (1/23)
How to avoid workplace drama without ignoring issues Workplace drama can be fodder for hurt feelings, but you can stay above the fray while not ignoring the underlying issues, writes Leah Meher, a communications specialist. "By setting boundaries, practicing empathy, and staying solutions-focused, you can avoid being pulled into negativity while staying connected to your team," Meher writes. Full Story: Fast Company (tiered subscription model) (1/22)
Workplace Chatter
Why women are more quiet than men in uncivil workplaces Female employees are less likely than their male counterparts to speak up and contribute when they're working in an uncivil workplace because they fear backlash, according to research published in the Journal of Business Ethics. "Left unaddressed, not only can incivility cause the organization to miss out on many valuable ideas, but they will disproportionately lose ideas from women," write the researchers, who recommend employers set expectations for respect, ensure leaders model respectful behavior and follow up on complaints involving incivility. Full Story: Harvard Business Review (tiered subscription model) (1/21)
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Welcome to Friday Faves! Every Friday, I spotlight books, podcasts, email newsletters, documentaries or other content pieces that I enjoy. I also share suggestions that I get from you. Got a favorite for your peers? Send it to me. I may include it here for a future column. Happy Friday SmartBrief on Workforce readers, This week’s Friday Fave comes from Education Week and talks about a sobering topic: alcohol abuse among educators. Kentucky Teacher of the Year Jessica Dueñas bravely shares her 13-year struggle with alcohol and how it eventually led her to leave the profession. She went on to launch an organization, Bottomless to Sober, aimed at helping people who are in recovery from alcohol abuse. Why did I pick this for my Friday Fave? Because Dueñas’ story reminded me that Life is messy -- for everybody. Divorce. Domestic abuse. Addiction. Legal problems. Financial challenges. Illness. Death. These are the realities of life. So my question to you now is: How do we support folks as they walk through it? How do we help them not get swallowed by the challenge? Let me know your thoughts. Do you enjoy this brief? Share it with others. Want different stories? Something about it bug you? Tell me. In the words of Frasier Crane, “I’m listening.”
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