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Gartner: 60% of US employees distracted by election

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Sixty percent of US workers say they feel distracted during the working day by the upcoming election, a 20% rise from December of last year, according to a Gartner report. In addition, 22% say the election is having a "big impact" on their job performance, 43% say it's difficult "to work with colleagues whose political beliefs differ from their own" and more than 60% want their "employer to provide at least one voter participation opportunity." Full Story: TechRepublic (10/27)

	Your workers care. Show them you do too. When 1 in 6 U.S. employees are also family caregivers, providing the right support is the key to a productive workforce. Learn how you can foster a caregiver-friendly culture with free resources from AARP.

Recruiting & Retention

Industry changes, relocations up among job seekers Almost 20% of job seekers switched industries in the second quarter, up from 15% in the first quarter, according to a Challenger, Gray & Christmas report. The study also reveals 7.5% of job seekers relocated to find work, a rise from 3.8% in the first quarter. Full Story: HR Dive (10/27)

	5 Must-Know Culture Trends for 2021 As companies enter 2021, how can organizations prepare for the new normal? Read O.C. Tanner's 5 Culture Trends for 2021 to see how you can be prepared to help your employees thrive, no matter what new challenges may come their way.

Leadership & Development

Some companies struggle with response to social activism Reuters (10/27)

Microsoft director: Company culture is paramount LinkedIn (10/27)

How neuroscience can lead to better leadership decisions Knowledge@Wharton (10/27)

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Benefits & Compensation

Millions will lose federal assistance at year-end About 13.5 million people across two federal programs that offer coronavirus relief are set to lose unemployment benefits at year-end. A federal ban on evictions also is due to end then. Full Story: CNBC (10/27)

Path to Workforce

Students hone skills in manufacturing lab

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Students in a Georgia high school are learning manufacturing skills in a new $1 million lab. The three-year program launched this year with about 100 students, with the goal of providing students with the hands-on experience they need to enter the workforce. Full Story: The Times (Gainesville, Ga.) (10/26)

The HR Leader

Ask these questions for ethical management Acting ethically as a manager is not necessarily straightforward because even careful decisions can lead to perceptions of unfairness. Here are six questions to ask to ensure you take the right approach. Full Story: Fast Company online (10/27)

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