Older and unemployed: Stuck in the "overqualified" pile | Employee retention efforts start at onboarding, especially for Gen Z | See objectives clearly before spending on manager training
Older workers who get laid off often get stuck in the overqualified applicant pile, even though they are vying for a job they are fine taking, and this creates a confounding cycle of never getting to tell their story, says Ofer Sharone, sociology professor and author of "The Stigma Trap: College-Educated, Experienced, and Long-Term Unemployed." Sharone suggests older job seekers reach out to a career coach and expand their support group to include more networking opportunities. Full Story: Yahoo (2/17)
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Recruiting & Retention
Employee retention efforts start at onboarding, especially for Gen Z Making new employees feel welcome during the onboarding process is crucial, according to a BambooHR survey that found 29% of new hires make judgments on whether the job is the right fit within the first week. Retaining these employees will hinge on company culture, flexibility, performance reviews and training efforts. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (2/20)
Therapy at the workplace growing in popularity Licensed social workers are among on-site mental health professionals serving employees of Delta Air Lines, which provides counseling at 15 US locations and in other cities worldwide. Other companies that have added mental health resources at the workplace include Comcast, which has a full-time English-Spanish bilingual therapist at its Miami office and Shaw Industries Group, which considers the benefit part of its retention strategy. Full Story: BBC (2/19)
Path to Workforce
S.C. districts highlight CTE programs in February Some school districts in South Carolina are spotlighting their diverse programs during Career and Technical Education Month. Richland One's career and technical education program focuses on skill development, offering students preparation for the workforce, college studies or military service, allowing them to become job-ready candidates with dual-credit opportunities, industry certifications and real-world work experience. Full Story: WACH-TV (Columbia, S.C.) (2/14)
Passion and purpose are important aspects of finding career fulfillment, but a more useful way of thinking about one's career path is the idea of a cardinal direction, a dynamic framework which incorporates your values, skills, capabilities and your ideal environments and collaborators, according to author and former Nike executive Christiana Smith Shi. Those who are early in their career can begin to find their cardinal direction by pursuing a job of interest and using it to define broader career goals, say Smith Shi and co-author Grace Puma. Full Story: Fast Company (tiered subscription model) (2/14)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
In 1843, Anna Atkins published the first-ever book to include photographic illustrations, using cyanotype prints. What was the subject of the book?
What say you: On-site therapy? With more workers citing issues with their mental health, a growing number of employers are implementing programs to support employee wellbeing. Some are even bringing therapists onsite so employees can access counseling during the workday, according to our Benefits & Compensation story today. Smart! I’m curious. Is this something your organization would consider doing?
