More workers switching jobs in tight labor market | New laws aim to support girls, women in STEM | Geisinger to hire 2,000 more employees, including nurses
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More workers switching jobs in tight labor market More Americans have switched jobs recently than in the last few years, with around half a million people moving from one job to another in the fourth quarter. Some workers are moving to different jobs within the same industry, but a significant number are moving into new sectors. USA Today (2/28)
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Recruiting & Retention
New laws aim to support girls, women in STEM The newly enacted Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers and Explorers Women Act directs NASA to present plans to two congressional committees for connecting staff with girls studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics in elementary and secondary schools. The Promoting Women in Entrepreneurship Act directs the National Science Foundation to support programs that help women obtain jobs in STEM fields. CNET (2/28),LiveScience.com (3/1)Geisinger to hire 2,000 more employees, including nurses Pennsylvania-based Geisinger Health System said it will hire 2,000 employees, including nurses, beyond the 2,000 hired six months ago. Jobs will be open in Danville, Shamokin, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Lewistown, State College and Harrisburg, and officials say the hiring process could take a year. WNEP-TV (Moosic, Pa.) (3/1),WJAC-TV (Johnstown, Pa.)/The Associated Press (3/2)
Leadership & Development
How to help workers improve their focus Time-management problems often are attention-management issues, writes Maura Thomas, an author and founder of RegainYourTime.com. Company leaders inadvertently impede focus by creating a confusing workplace environment, failing to give clear instructions and improperly organizing staff members who deal with customer complaints. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (2/27)
Benefits & Compensation
Intel meets pay equality goal for women, minorities Intel met its 2016 year-end goal of equalizing pay for women and minorities, according to internal numbers. Intel reports that 45% of 2016 hires were people from "diverse backgrounds," and in 2017 the company plans to continue to improve its multicultural retention program. Fortune (2/28)Paid family leave benefits employers, report says Companies that offer paid family leave found the policy helps employee retention, attracts talent and improves employee engagement and morale, according to a report by the Boston Consulting Group. Most companies still lack such policies, said Trish Stroman of BCG. Forbes (2/28)
The HR Leader
Make the shift "from selfishness to selflessness" Focusing on others rather than yourself is the first step in making the "Holy Shift" of great management, writes Bill Treasurer. This means going from being punitive to being a coach, and being a resource to employees rather than viewing them as tools. SmartBrief/Leadership (3/2)
LinkedIn and Indeed's mobile apps are among the best resources for job seekers, Jennifer Allen writes. She also cites Glassdoor and Jobs by CareerBuilder. Paste (3/2)
