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1. A survey conducted by Randstad, an HR consultancy firm, found that stressful working conditions are causing some U.K. workers to prioritize their well-being over their income, with 47% saying they would quit their jobs if money was no object. The survey highlights the need for employers to address workplace stress and create healthier work environments for their employees.
Q: What are some of the ways organizations can foster employee engagement and reduce stress? Share your thoughts on Inside.com. |
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2. Virginia lawmakers are struggling to find a fair approach to raising the wages of workers with disabilities, with Republican party members concerned about the potential backlash from companies if they have to increase compensation. Patrick Hope, a U.S. politician and member of the Democratic party, introduced HB 1924 in Virginia, which aims to bridge the minimum wage gap between workers with and without disabilities through a gradual increase to parity.
Q: Do you believe that the minimum wage for persons with disabilities should be the same as those without? Let us know what you think on Inside.com. |
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3. Over 2,300 Walt Disney Co. employees signed a petition asking CEO Bob Iger to reconsider a return-to-office (RTO) mandate, which requires them to work at the office 80% of the time. The employees petitioned the leader to allow those who want to work remotely to do so. They also encouraged Disney to pour more investment into technology and training to make collaboration within a hybrid environment easier.
Q: Do you support a full return to the office? Tell us on Inside.com. |
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4. To ensure employees are more engaged at work, HR executives should show up for employees and direct reports, according to Erica Keswin, workplace expert and author of “Bring Your Human to Work.” Keswin also recommends that companies engage in routine activities not directly connected to the daily tasks on hand, but those that make employees feel cared for. She notes that some workplaces achieve this by hiring people known as "connection curators." |
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5. California Senate Bill 525, authored by state Sen. María Elena Durazo and other Democratic lawmakers, was recently introduced to increase the minimum hourly pay for healthcare workers and support staffers from $14/$15 to $25, which could benefit approximately 1.5 million California workers. The bill is aimed at addressing the "workforce shortage and patient care crisis" while also providing "livable and fair wages" for workers who played a crucial role during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Durazo. |
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6. A recent report by the American Staffing Association showed that 70% of all Americans prefer in-person interviews, though a majority of participants reported that they felt the need to modify their appearance for those interviews. The findings illustrate that culture continues to have a stronger impact on applicants' beliefs than legislation such as California's CROWN Act, which bans discrimination based on hair texture or styles. Similar laws have been passed in many other U.S. states. |
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7. To address the talent shortage issues HR managers face, Chief People Officer Natalie Dopp at recruitment platform HireVue recommends that they focus on a skills-first approach, loosening the traditional degree requirements. The HR executive encouraged firms to also look at incorporating AI tools such as ChatGPT, with the intent of reducing biases in the hiring process. |
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