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(7/19) How Leadership Can Address The Great Resignation

By Joanne Kaldy / July 18, 2022

According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, more than 42 million workers quit their jobs in 2021. You may not be able to completely stem the tide of resignations, but you can take some steps to retain staff and engage the workers you have:

  • Have a designated time for all team members to check in with their supervisor. Ideally, this should be daily or weekly. This will help build connections and trust. It also will give managers an opportunity to promptly identify and address any problems or issues an employee is having. At the same time, it presents an opportunity for worker to express any concerns or complaints.
  • Destigmatize mental health challenges. Provide an acceptable space for workers to share their feelings and reach out for help. Don’t avoid discussing mental health status.
  • Normalize taking mental health days. More than ever, workers want and need a work-life balance. They need to feel comfortable taking time off when they need to … [Read more...] about (7/19) How Leadership Can Address The Great Resignation

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(7/18) How to Support Parents Returning to the Workplace

By Joanne Kaldy / July 17, 2022

According to one study, nearly half (43%) of working moms say they’ve experienced discrimination in the workplace after becoming a parent. At the same time, over a third (39%) report being excluded from skills development they need to progress. To attract and keep working parents (especially working moms), here are some steps to consider:

  • Build a ‘coherent’ development plan. See training for these employees as a necessity and not a luxury. Don’t wait for them to ask about professional development. Find out about their professional goals and interests, then match them with appropriate opportunities.
  • Eliminate workplace discrimination. Raise awareness of the needs of working parents, and make sure these employees know they’re valued. Look for ways to help them when their kids are sick or daycare is closed. Provide support such as information about free or low-cost childcare, financial planning/counseling, and mental health services. Offer scheduling flexibility … [Read more...] about (7/18) How to Support Parents Returning to the Workplace

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(7/15) New Study on State Hazard Pay and Sick Leave Policies for Direct Care Workers During COVID-19

By Joanne Kaldy / July 15, 2022

During the first 18 months of the pandemic, 17 states implemented at least one hazard pay policy. At the same time, four states developed new paid sick leave policies to support direct care workers. These are some of the findings of a new study from PHI. Elsewhere, the study reports:

  • Among the 17 states that implemented hazard pay, six established a one-time bonus payment (ranging from $250 to over $2,200), and 11 created hourly wage increases or weekly bonuses, ranging from $2 to $5 and $100 to $500, respectively.
  • Many of these hourly or weekly increases were only in place for three months or less.
  • Of 14 states that already had an existing paid sick leave policy prior to the pandemic, four instituted amendments or established supplementary policies.
  • Among states that amended their paid sick leave policies or added new ones, the timelines varied widely. The earliest ones were implemented on March 1, 2020, and the latest ones were started … [Read more...] about (7/15) New Study on State Hazard Pay and Sick Leave Policies for Direct Care Workers During COVID-19

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(7/14) Employers Weigh Inflation’s Impact on Annual Pay Raises, SHRM Survey Shows

By Joanne Kaldy / July 13, 2022

Wages and salaries have gone up in the last year, partly to enable organizations to compete for workers. However, inflation is on the rise too, and this is impacting how employers see wages growth and annual raises. According to a new SHRM survey:

  • 76% of small organizations (those with fewer than 100 employees), 65% of medium-sized companies (100-499 workers), and 54% of large organization (500 or more employees) say they are considering inflation in annual pay raises.
  • 27% of small employers, 29% of medium-sized companies, and 27% of larger organizations said cost-of-living changes are a standard part of annual pay adjustments.
  • 87% of employers of all sizes say that the impact of inflation on their employees is a significant concern at their organizations. Other concerns include the effect of inflation on customers and consumers (70%) and on supplier and vendor costs (61%).
[Read more...] about (7/14) Employers Weigh Inflation’s Impact on Annual Pay Raises, SHRM Survey Shows

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(7/13) 14 Effective Employee Retention Strategies

By Joanne Kaldy / July 12, 2022

You’ve probably heard about many of these before, but take a minute to consider if you’re really doing everything possible in each of these areas to make a real difference:

  • Onboarding and orientation. This is a critical first step. What are you doing to make new employees feel valued and welcome and to engage them from day one?
  • Mentorship programs. Do you have a mentorship program? Do new employees know about it? How do you choose and train mentors?
  • Employee compensation. Are your salaries competitive? What compensation beyond wages do you offer? Are you offering things workers really want (such as paid parental leave or childcare support)?
  • Wellness offerings. Do you offer efforts such as stress management programs, retirement planning services, mental health support, and reimbursement for fitness classes?
  • Communication and trust building. How do you communicate with staff? How do you seek their input? What do you do with … [Read more...] about (7/13) 14 Effective Employee Retention Strategies

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(7/12) Short-Term Staffing Solutions at CCRCs Include Contingency Workers, Sign-On Bonuses: Survey

By Joanne Kaldy / July 11, 2022

Like other care settings, continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) are struggling with staffing shortages. According to a new report, they are finding ways to fill the gaps:

  • 32.5% of respondents said they’re using staffing agencies as a source for registered nurses, licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants, medical technicians, and housekeeping/dining/kitchen staff.
  • The West North Central region of the country (Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and North and South Dakota) reported the highest use of contingency staffing. The Mountain region (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming) reported the lowest use of this staffing source.
  • 44.6% of respondents said they are making pay adjustments for key employees to help retain good workers.
  • 24.8% reported using sign-on bonuses to attract new employees. The average amount ranges from $900 to $1,200 for dining/kitchen staff to $1,780 for CNAs … [Read more...] about (7/12) Short-Term Staffing Solutions at CCRCs Include Contingency Workers, Sign-On Bonuses: Survey

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(7/11) Employers Could Do More to Reduce Mental Health Stigma Year-Round, Workers Say

By Joanne Kaldy / July 10, 2022

There has been a lot of talk since the start of the pandemic about destigmatizing mental health issues, but a new survey suggests companies have more work to do:

  • 70% of workers said their employers could improve their efforts to reduce mental health stigmas.
  • More than half said they have felt mentally unwell during the past year and said there were several barriers to care including cost.
  • About a third of workers said their employer doesn’t effectively promote mental health resources or offerings.
These survey results suggest that work on destigmatizing mental health issues isn’t one and done. Employers need programs and efforts that are active year-round and promoted repeatedly. Management needs to make it clear that there will no negative consequences for admitting they need help with their mental health issues. [Read more...] about (7/11) Employers Could Do More to Reduce Mental Health Stigma Year-Round, Workers Say

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(7/8) Five Ways to Increase Your Leadership Capacity

By Joanne Kaldy / July 7, 2022

As you move forward on your leadership journey, you won’t get some very important education and insights in the classroom or online. To become a great leader in the new world of workforce challenges, unexpected crises, and ever-changing technology, you need to increase your leadership capacity by:

  • Leaning into tension. Jumping right to fixing a problem puts pressure on everyone and causes tension. Consider first focusing on the background and how you got here. This will give your team time to brainstorm, learn, and collaborate.
  • Making sure your words and actions match. Avoid sending mixed messages to your team and losing their trust.
  • Accepting multiple truths. Realize that there is no one answer for every problem. Weigh the pros and cons of various possible solutions, so that you can feel confident about the one you finally choose.
  • Surrounding yourself with people who are different than yourself. Create a team with diverse skills and … [Read more...] about (7/8) Five Ways to Increase Your Leadership Capacity

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(7/7) What Is a Culture Leader?

By Joanne Kaldy / July 6, 2022

As companies work to eliminate sexism, racism, and other problems, some are turning to the idea of hiring a culture leader. This role entails:

  • Growing and implementing the company’s culture strategies.
  • Ensuring organizational alignment.
  • Revamping learning and development efforts.
  • Helping to create a people-first environment where everyone feels safe and valued.
The culture leaders will help ensure that company pillars and values drive everything; and this individual will model this for managers and employees alike. Ideally, this role will include three key areas: diversity/equity/inclusion, internal communications, and distributed operations.   Read the full article.   … [Read more...] about (7/7) What Is a Culture Leader?

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(7/6) 7 Exit Interview Questions You Have to Ask

By Joanne Kaldy / July 5, 2022

Exit interviews may not enable you to keep some employees, but they can help you attract good workers and keep them over time. So make sure your exit interviews aren’t just perfunctory but actually help you mine for useful information. Toward that end, consider these questions as part of your exit conversation:

  • Why are you leaving our company?
  • What ideas do you wish you could have implemented during your time here?
  • What do you think is the most important skill the person taking over your job will need?
  • Do you feel like you had the support you needed to succeed here?
  • What will your salary and benefits be like in your new position?
  • What was your experience of our company culture?
  • What advice would you give a new employee here?
Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (7/6) 7 Exit Interview Questions You Have to Ask

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