California lawmakers have drafted legislation that would require warehouses to reveal their productivity targets and ban those that could potentially be harmful to employees. The draft law comes on the heels of accusations by former Amazon warehouse employees that the company has set unsafe productively goals and standards. Full Story: Reuters (9/8)
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Recruiting & Retention
The power -- and freedom -- of saying "no" One way to alleviate workplace stress is by learning to say "no" to additional assignments when stretched to capacity. Experts offer four ways to turn down work without harming your reputation, such as by being proactive and keeping your manager aware of your workload so a "no" response doesn't come as a surprise. Full Story: InTheBlack (Australia) (9/1)
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Benefits & Compensation
Ways to turn labor costs into valuable investments Cross-training employees and promoting from within can help companies cut labor costs without sacrificing output, entrepreneur Peter Daisyme writes. In addition, outsourcing, technology and employee retention programs allow employers to maximize the benefits of their talent. Full Story: Due Payments Blog (9/3)
Technology
Online toolkit helps Colo. employers support mental health The Colorado School of Public Health and University of Colorado have launched the Workplace Mental Health Module, a web-based toolkit for companies and organizations interested in supporting employee mental health. The system allows employers to analyze existing mental wellness benefits, get feedback, and decide what additional services are needed. Full Story: The Denver Post (tiered subscription model) (9/5)
The HR Leader
Tactics for motivating workers with few promotions Even in a workplace with limited promotion opportunities, there are ways to keep people engaged and enthusiastic about the work they do, Rhymer Rigby writes. Rigby offers several ways to motivate staff, including by paying slightly above industry standard and by offering career development opportunities. Full Story: FM (9/1)
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The college football season is underway -- Go Bruins, Utes and Rebels! -- and the talking heads are all stirred up over their Heisman and 2022 NFL draft predictions. Many are forecasting that Oregon pass rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux will go number one in the draft and his name has also been tossed around as a Heisman contender. (Yes, I know this award generally goes to an offensive player, but hey, Charles Woodson got it.) So, of course, I enjoyed today’s Leadership & Development story about veteran NFL agent Andy Ross. Seeing how the job has evolved over the years and what he’s had to do to remain successful -- nurturing relationships, defending his fee and being judicious about signing new prospects -- was fascinating. Because it details what career trajectory looks like. It’s not a straight line. Twists, turns, trials and triumphs are all part of the game. And success goes to those who can pivot and keep up. How can I serve you better with this brief? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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