The labor market showed strong gains in the early part of this year, with job openings increasing by 411,000 to 7 million, according to the Labor Department's monthly Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. These gains, though, have been overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic, which economists say has disrupted the economy and will likely lead to a recession in the second quarter of the year. Full Story: Reuters (3/17)
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Recruiting & Retention
When an employee might not be a good culture fit Managers need to recognize when an employee doesn't fit with the company culture and act accordingly, writes Skylum Software CEO Alex Tsepko. An employee may simply outgrow their role or the company, and it's up to leaders to determine whether that person should be let go or moved to another position, Tsepko writes. Full Story: Minutes (3/12)
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Benefits & Compensation
Incentive plan changes delayed; worker health is the focus Thirty-four percent of compensation managers are bracing for a "moderate or large negative impact" because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey of 200 companies by Willis Towers Watson. Incentive plans are expected to shift, but managers are holding off on making changes as companies focus their efforts, instead, on employees' physical and financial health. Full Story: HR Dive (3/17)
Path to Workforce
5M training model can help employees succeed Train new employees using the 5M model, which includes mitigating their learning curve, mobilizing their strengths, and monitoring and measuring progress, Chiradeep BasuMallick writes. "Regular tests and data monitoring reveal how employees are progressing across the learning track designed for them to reach their full productivity potential," he writes. Full Story: HR Technologist (3/16)
The HR Leader
Take caution with food service at the office Employers that serve food to employees should be designating one server, using disinfectants to wipe down tables and encouraging people against sharing food, says Robert Quigley, senior vice president of International SOS. Companies "should, at the very least, be ensuring those individuals preparing the food have been properly screened for recent travel history to impacted areas and are properly screened on a daily basis," he says. Full Story: Society for Human Resource Management (tiered subscription model) (3/15)
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