Global office workers say busywork takes up 58% of their day, while around 33% of time is taken up by the skilled work required by their role, according to Asana research. The study also found that 40% of workers worldwide say they believe burnout is "inevitable." Full Story: CNBC (4/6)
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Recruiting & Retention
How leaders can create a collaborative culture To be an effective leader, take action to show your venture has a higher purpose, be receptive to your employees' ideas, hire workers who bring a diversity of thought and encourage collaboration among team members, writes Martin Zwilling, founder and CEO of Startup Professionals. "Today, your team and company culture are more important than ever in driving strategy and value, not the other way around," Zwilling writes. Full Story: Inc. (tiered subscription model) (4/6)
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Study: Employees worry about retirement goals A Fidelity study showed that 25% of Americans say they feel less sure they will attain their retirement goals than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic and nearly 33% say they aren't sure how to make their retirement savings go the distance. However, the study also showed that optimism is rising among most investors, and they appear to be setting positive priorities. Full Story: BenefitsPRO (free registration) (4/5)
Technology
Bersin: The core of HR tech is changing Core human capital management systems remain important but less so than technology that helps manage employee experience and talent development, Josh Bersin writes. HR technology success results when companies "focused on their new business models, their new operating models, and their new HR and talent practices first, then looked at the technology as an enabler of these goals," Bersin writes. Full Story: Josh Bersin blog (3/29)
The HR Leader
Tackle burnout in 3 steps Workplace burnout remains a problem, even among engaged employees, although leaders can help by creating a sense of connection, agency and accomplishment, writes Stephanie Peskett, a senior vice president and partner at BTS. Peskett offers three tips for leaders, including the dangers of relying on perks, projects and added responsibility to meet employees' needs. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (4/5)
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