What does law say about vaccines, exemptions and work? | Report: Skilled trades an attractive option for workers | ESG goals creep into executive pay structures
As workplace COVID-19 vaccination policies evolve, legal and HR experts weigh in on how employers should proceed. They discuss how to document and respond to medical or religious exemptions, workers who have recovered from COVID-19 or participated in vaccine trials, and how to identify fake vaccine cards. Full Story: CO— (US Chamber of Commerce) (9/28),National Public Radio (9/27)
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Recruiting & Retention
Report: Skilled trades an attractive option for workers Skilled trades that offer fulfilling work, good pay and on-the-job training may be an attractive option to American workers that are reevaluating their careers, according to an Angi report. High worker satisfaction within the skilled trades provide another appealing perk, although employers should do a better job of emphasizing this point in their recruiting efforts, says Mischa Fisher, Angi's chief economist. Full Story: Business Insider (tiered subscription model) (9/27)
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Many uninsured unaware of their ACA assistance options Fewer than 30% of nonelderly, uninsured Americans reported having heard a lot or some about subsidies that could make health insurance more affordable, according to an Urban Institute study. Researchers analyzed data from the Urban Institute's Health Reform Monitoring Survey, and they found unemployed adults and young adults were less likely to be aware of their ACA coverage options, suggesting a need for better outreach strategies. Full Story: Health Payer Intelligence (9/28)
Path to Workforce
Opinion: Community colleges support labor force Community colleges in the US play a central role in job training, according to a survey by the nonprofit Opportunity America. In this commentary, Tamar Jacoby, the organization's president, says the survey revealed that more than half of community-college students are enrolled in programs to prepare them for careers. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (9/23)
The HR Leader
What your culture needs to attract, retain talent Companies will retain more of their top talent by creating a culture that respects employees as people as well as for what they accomplish, along with leaders who model, coach and reward progress, says S. Chris Edmonds in this blog post and video. This is especially important in a time when millions of people are quitting jobs and pandemic-induced emotional stress is high. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (9/28)
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Kanoe Namahoe
Community colleges are America’s best-kept secret, according to first lady Dr. Jill Biden. I remember her saying this during a keynote address at an education conference a few years back. I heartily agreed. Today’s Path to Workforce story reiterates Dr. Biden’s words as it lays out how more people are attending community colleges as a way to get to a job faster. The school that has lived in the shadow of its four-year university sibling is gaining more prominence. And the labor market will be better off as a result. 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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