The best time of day to submit a job application is early in the morning -- or overnight so it is seen by the person hiring when they begin their day, according to a TalentWorks analysis. The time of day that is least effective is 7:30 p.m., as the work day ends. Full Story: HuffPost (5/27)
Hybrid work is about meeting psychological needs Motivation remains important to employee productivity and job satisfaction regardless of where the work takes place, writes Susan Fowler. "Help them explore how working from home, office, or a hybrid design best fulfills their family values while still supporting coworkers (and enabling coworkers to support them)," she writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (5/26)
Surveys: Many employees are thinking of leaving Surveys suggest that up to 40% of employees want to change jobs this year, possibly because of career shifts, not wanting to return to job sites or relocating to cheaper areas. "One thing you can do right now to minimize the risk of turnover is to be very clear about flexibility," says Brian Kropp, research chief for the Gartner HR practice. Full Story: TechRepublic (5/25)
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The Landscape
Businesses shun job hunters living in Colorado When policymakers in Colorado passed a law in 2019 that called for companies to include an hourly or salary compensation range in all job postings, they had no idea how much the world would change by the time the law took effect at the beginning of this year. With remote work now opening up job opportunities far and wide, some companies are excluding candidates based in Colorado. Why? Because by disqualifying Colorado residents (or requiring them to relocate as a condition of employment), companies can skirt the law that requires them to reveal compensation information in job listings. Full Story: Vice News (5/26)
Companies question value of testing for marijuana About 2.7% of drug tests were positive for marijuana in 2020, up from 2.5% in 2019 and 2% in 2016, according to testing firm Quest. Currently, 17 states have legalized marijuana in some form, prompting many businesses to drop marijuana from their drug testing panels. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (5/26)
People can squeeze in another healthy habit, such as meditation or a simple exercise, while they brush their teeth every day. This strategy is called "implementation intention," and several studies have shown it can be an effective way to get people to follow through on new goals. Full Story: The New York Times (5/25)
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