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Recruiting & Retention
Study makes case for 4-day workweek A four-day workweek led to higher sales, lower burnout rates and improved attendance in a pilot program that included more than two dozen companies. Though the sample size is considered small, participating companies saw an 8% increase in revenue, and employees used less sick or personal time per month, according to a study published Wednesday by researchers at Boston College, Cambridge University and University College Dublin. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (11/30),Bloomberg (11/30)
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ACA changes affect costs of employer health benefits Tax credits and federal rule changes could help small businesses control the cost of health care benefits through the Affordable Care Act, which is open for enrollment through Jan. 15, writes Rhett Buttle of the Small Business Roundtable. One of the updates fixes the "family glitch," a loophole that affected eligibility for family members of employees. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (11/30),The Conway Daily Sun (North Conway, N.H.) (11/30)
The HR Leader
Improve workplace flexibility with these tips Female employees rate flexibility in the workplace at 11 points lower than their male counterparts, according to a report by The Mom Project. The study highlights six ways companies can improve flexibility, including empowering autonomous working and training managers on the importance of flexible options. Full Story: Employee Benefit News (free registration) (11/22)
Workplace Chatter
A look into the competitive world of Microsoft Excel This is the second year of the Excel World Championship, and the competition already has garnered a following on online streaming services and exposure on TV for matches in which participants race to answer questions using the spreadsheet software. The prize money this year reached $10,000. Full Story: The Atlantic (tiered subscription model) (12/1)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
POLL QUESTION: Which Green Bay Packers quarterback is turning 39 today? Choose an answer to see how many other readers agree with you, then check your guess here.
