The Labor Department announced 9.21 million job openings in May, a record high since the agency began tracking data in December 2000. In the wake of the pandemic, workers have been laid off, retired or have quit their jobs and are now looking for higher pay, leading to a complicated employment market. Full Story: The Associated Press (7/7)
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Recruiting & Retention
Why Kickstarter is piloting a 4-day week Kickstarter CEO Aziz Hasan explains how changes in work during the pandemic are prompting the company to pilot a 32-hour, four-day week next year. "I believe that by finding harmony between work and home, our team will make as much -- if not more -- meaningful progress toward our mission," Hasan writes. Full Story: Fast Company (tiered subscription model) (7/8)
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Employers tout unlimited PTO as a wellness perk Some large employers are supporting employee well-being and work-life balance by offering unlimited paid time off as part of their benefits. Netflix, Sony, Grubhub, Evernote, Roku, VMWare, Oracle and LinkedIn are among the companies hoping to attract and retain talent with unlimited PTO. Full Story: Employee Benefit News (free registration) (7/7)
The HR Leader
Ways to keep employees and let them go gracefully Leaders must pay extra attention to employee engagement and workplace flexibility, but even the best organizations must also support employees who choose to leave anyway, writes Julie Winkle Giulioni. "Giving people the opportunity to return if things don't work out is not magnanimous -- it's smart," she writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (7/8)
Workplace Chatter
Giant cat invades Tokyo! But mainly it meows and naps A Tokyo billboard displays a daily view of a calico cat in 3D, sometimes meowing and other times lying down for a nap. The 1,664-square-foot curved LED screen display is being tested ahead of its Monday launch. Full Story: CNN (7/7)
About the Editor
Kanoe Namahoe
Ahhh the weekend. Mine will include a visit with my mo’opuna (grandchildren), a long ride up the coast on my roommate’s new Harley (is there anything better than fresh air and a motorcycle?), and wine and charcuterie with the girls. And of course, church on Sunday. Just the energy boost I need for the new week. What are you doing to enjoy the weekend? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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