Employee burnout and the impact of artificial intelligence on the workplace are top of mind for workers in 2024, according to a new report by MediKeeper. As a result, employers should consider wellness initiatives, workplace flexibility and potentially four-day workweeks, says Tyler Amell, MediKeeper's chief health and strategy officer and report author. Full Story: BenefitsPRO (free registration) (11/23)
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Recruiting & Retention
Developing soft skills may be key to getting hired Aside from impressive engineering and practical skills, hiring managers are also looking for tech professionals with soft skills like communication and teamwork. The Future of Work Report also shows that creative thinking and analytical thinking remain as the most valuable skills for workers this year. Full Story: Interesting Engineering (11/23)
Weekend exercise may be enough to keep fit People who exercise for at least 150 minutes over the weekend may experience similar health benefits as those who work out regularly during the week, researchers reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study of nearly 90,000 people found that similar cardiovascular benefits may be seen when people engage in moderate to vigorous activity one or two days a week. Full Story: CBS News (11/24)
Benefits & Compensation
Employee engagement, happiness lag despite pay hikes A Gallup workplace report showed that despite pay increases, added time off and more control over their worksites, the proportion of US employees who report feeling stressed, angry and disengaged is on the rise. Researchers said potential sources of frustration include the economic effects of inflation, a cooling job market, and uncertainty about expectations for remote and hybrid work. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (11/26)
The HR Leader
5 ways HR leaders can excel Today's HR leaders need expertise to guide workers and provide input to improve the company. The focus should include the ability to interact effectively with others, planning long-term, helping employees move upward, learning how to manage change and using data to improve decisions, according to Hunt Scanlon Media's Scott Scanlon, Dale Zupsansky and Lily Fauver. Full Story: Hunt Scanlon Media (11/27)
