IBM gives remote workers an ultimatum | Want lower turnover? Hold "stay interviews" | How to handle a grieving employee
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IBM is giving thousands of remote employees 30 days to decide whether to relocate to a regional office or quit, and says those who can't move will have 90 days to apply for a different job within the company. IBM, one of the first major companies to support telecommuting, is succumbing to stress from declining revenue and shareholder pressure, analysts say. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (5/18)
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Recruiting & Retention
Want lower turnover? Hold "stay interviews" "Stay interviews" can help businesses retain valuable employees and establish trust, writes Marcel Schwantes. Leaders should ask employees what they like about their jobs, whether they are being treated with respect and whether they are able to make the most of their skills. Inc. online (free registration) (5/16)
Leadership & Development
How to handle a grieving employee If an employee experiences the death of a loved one, employers should check in about a week after paid leave begins to express sympathy and see what support it can offer. Grief counseling might be beneficial for employees who are too distraught to return to work. SHRM Online (5/18)
Benefits & Compensation
Why women need to negotiate their salaries Failure to negotiate starting salaries and pay increases is costing women up to $1.5 million in lost lifetime earnings, research has found, with 56% of men and 38% of women reporting comfort negotiating salary bumps. One reason women may avoid pushing for higher salaries is they are less likely to see results than men who negotiate pay. MarketWatch (5/18)
The HR Leader
Resiliency determines whether you sink or swim Resiliency is a key quality of individuals and organizations, crucial to dealing with the "uncertainty and ambiguity" that mark today's business environment, writes LaRae Quy. She draws on her FBI experience to describe key characteristics of resilient people, including the difference between chasing happiness and finding joy. SmartBrief/Leadership (5/17)
Workplace Chatter
How to end chronic procrastination A significant number of people are chronic procrastinators, and the problem could get worse as the number of distractions increases. Here's a look at how to break the habit, including splitting overwhelming tasks into smaller chunks and rewarding yourself after completing a job. Entrepreneur online (5/16)
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