Labor nominee would seek ethics guidance on fiduciary rule Eugene Scalia, President Donald Trump's nominee for labor secretary, says he would ask ethics officials whether he could play a role in drafting a fiduciary rule for retirement advice. Scalia led the legal team that got a previous version of the rule struck down in court. The Associated Press (9/19)
Leaning Into Project-based Work Emerging trends in project-based work prove the need for HR and L&D to deliver adaptable, perpetual skills enhancement. With three questions, you can assess your organization's readiness for project execution and start moving toward greater success.
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How women can avoid work-life overload With women often responsible for more home and family tasks, they tend to suffer from work burnout more often, writes Stephanie Anderson Witmer. They can lift the burden of stress by meeting with friends regularly, asking for help and avoiding the pressure to multitask. Exhale Lifestyle (9/18)
Knowing workforce needs may boost financial wellness plan success Determining return-on-investment for financial wellness plans can be difficult, according to experts at the Retirement Advisor University, and Cerulli Associates recommends that providers work with plan sponsors on specific goals, ideas for how to achieve them and a time frame for success. One study found that financial wellness programs do well when employers first determine the needs of their workforce, and the Retirement Advisor University says giving employees options they want and highlighting those solutions can boost success. 401kTV (9/19)
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Offering nap time supports employee happiness, engagement Studies suggest napping can have health and job performance benefits and companies such as Google, Ben & Jerry's and Cisco include naps on company time and Zappos even has nap rooms. "Companies genuinely committed to employee health -- and happiness -- have raised the bar with fresh ideas and new ways to turn the spotlight on health, giving employees what they need to improve their quality of life and stay healthy in both mind and body," writes employee engagement expert Stan Phelps. Forbes (9/18)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Bruce Arians -- who has coached multiple teams in the NFL -- is known for his purposeful approach in building a diverse coaching staff. Arians has taken strides to find coaches of color and has hired two women for full-time positions -- Lori Locust as a defensive line coach and Maral Javadifar as a strength and conditioning coach. NFL (9/17)
Experience has taught me that you cannot value dreams according to the odds of their coming true. Their real value is in stirring within us the will to aspire.
Sonia Sotomayor, first Hispanic US Supreme Court justice National Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 to Oct. 15
