The increased threat of natural disasters has more organizations reviewing their disaster-management plans to ensure they can respond properly when an event occurs. Heather Deyrieux, manager of workforce planning for the Sarasota County government in Florida, says these plans should include assignments for every department -- such as IT teams securing systems -- and that these tasks should be included in job descriptions. Society for Human Resource Management (tiered subscription model) (8/17)
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Recruiting & Retention
CEOs: Corporate responsibility goes beyond shareholders The Business Roundtable has adopted a "statement of corporate purpose," signed by 181 CEOs, that says companies should invest in employees and pay them fairly, serve communities and protect the environment. "Major employers are investing in their workers and communities because they know it is the only way to be successful over the long term," Business Roundtable Chairman and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says. "These modernized principles reflect the business community's unwavering commitment to continue to push for an economy that serves all Americans." CNBC (8/19),Reuters (8/20),The Associated Press (8/19)
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5 strategies for producing an employee-development program To build an employee-development program, you must take stock of the business goals, both at the C-level and among employees, and speak with workers, writes James Scott. Avoid one-size-fits-all training options, create a clear timeline of expectations and be willing to adjust the program as needed, he writes. Training magazine (8/15)
Benefits & Compensation
US officials reportedly discuss payroll tax cut Officials in the Trump administration are talking about temporarily reducing the payroll tax to boost spending and to head off an economic downturn, sources say. The White House says "more tax cuts for the American people are certainly on the table, but cutting payroll taxes is not something under consideration at this time." The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (8/19)
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How to stop anger from controlling you Regain control of your anger by shifting its energy into physical exercise, writes certified life coach Heather Lowe. As anger often masks a feeling of helplessness, re-empower yourself by remembering you control your reaction to the provoking circumstances. Thrive Global (8/19)
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