One in 5 workers not disclosing when they work abroad | Report: How axing remote work could threaten DEI gains | AI can mimic empathy. How will that affect your job?
Some 18% of remote workers globally have not disclosed to their employer that they've worked abroad in the past year, according to a SAP Concur report. In addition, the research found that 69% of HR leaders say to implement work-from-anywhere policies would require signicant process change and 59% say it leads to increased burnout and stress among the HR team. Full Story: WorkLife (10/9)
In Search of a Recession While the data has been somewhat mixed, MFS' chief economist explores the probability and timing of a recession and his outlook for markets. Find out more.
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Recruiting & Retention
Report: How axing remote work could threaten DEI gains Recent data shows that despite the diversity, equity and inclusion gains remote work has delivered for the US workforce, 62% of CEOs remain steadfast on having workers back in the office within three years. These potential return-to-office policies could lead to a drop off in employees that companies need most, with "women of color [facing] the steepest drop-off in representation from entry-level to C-suite positions,” according to McKinsey and LeanIn.org. Full Story: Axios (10/6)
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A Bamboo HR survey found nearly 90% of US employees say they've worked while sick over the past year, with some feeling guilty or anxious about asking for time off. "If a company's workforce isn't physically and mentally well and there is mistrust between leaders and team members, performance will suffer," says Bamboo HR's head of HR Anita Grantham, who points out more people are reluctant to call out sick when the economic climate worsens and companies are laying off employees. Full Story: CBS News (10/9)
Path to Workforce
Young people want higher pay to become accountants Young people are shying away from careers in accounting, experts say, because other financial professions pay more. The median salary for accountants ages 25-29 was just over $56,000 a year from 2017-2021, the same as it was in 2008 when adjusted for inflation. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (10/6)
Phrases from the football field that work well in business include "look the ball into your hands," which emphasizes the importance of follow-through, and "calling an audible," which encourages flexibility, leadership consultant Denise Lee Yohn says in this video. In addition, the idea that the offense wins games and the defense wins championships emphasizes the importance of consistency, Yohn notes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (10/10)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
In "Monty Python's Flying Circus," no one expects the Spanish Inquisition. Which member of the British sketch comedy show was born in America?
My daughter has been nudging me for more than a year to come join her and her husband Zachary in Idaho. The kids moved up there last year and love it. “Mom, c’mon. You love Coeur d'Alene and Uncle Daniel is just two hours from us. You can work anywhere,” she said. She’s like a bulldog once she gets an idea in her head. “Actually, I can’t,” I told her. “Idaho isn’t an approved state for SmartBrief.” She was puzzled. I explained that my company isn’t authorized to operate in all 50 states. I listed about a dozen states that I could work in (Hawaii and Idaho are both out). When she heard Washington was on the list, she pounced again. “Spokane,” she said with finality. “You can live in Spokane. It’s just 30 minutes away. We can do dinners on Sunday!” I was reminded of this conversation as I read today’s lead story about employees working abroad without the knowledge of their employers. Not cool. And a potential problem -- in terms of taxes and immigration -- for organizations, as Cloey Callahan writes. But I’m not sure that workers -- or folks in general -- understand this. Many people believe that since I work remotely, I can work anywhere. When Dad passed, several family members expected I would move home to help Mom. When I explained why I couldn’t they were surprised. The thought of tax compliance and other issues never occurred to them. Perhaps it’s worth some education in our organizations. Maybe some HR manuals already spell this out, but I haven’t seen it in mine (though, if I’m being honest, I wasn’t looking for it either.). My HR department emailed all of us last year with a list of states from which we could work in the US, and included a note explaining why. It was a huge help. Do you know where your workers are? Do your workers know their parameters? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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