What innovative, surprising things are employers doing and saying these days? Here’s a brief roundup:
- One employer is giving workers a 10% pay raise when they quit. The only catch is that have to be out the door in three months. The employer, Jon Franko of Gorilla, a marketing company, said the increase allows workers to pursue something different while staying engaged with the company while they’re still there. He said he would even welcome them back if they want to return.
- According to a new national survey, 33% of workers are still worried about COVID-19 exposure in the workplace. This is only slightly lower than the 36% who expressed concerns about the virus nearly a year ago. Additionally, 26% of workers said they expect the infection to increase a great deal and 43% believe infections will rise by a moderate amount this winter.
- Nearly three-quarters (70%) of neurodiverse employees have ongoing mental health issues, according to new research, suggesting that workers don’t take their duty of care responsibilities seriously. Only 25% of neurodiverse employees feel financially secure and emotionally balanced and just 36% report that they’re in good physical health.
- A CNN Business investigation has concluded that pay isn’t the leading contributor to more union activism. Instead, it’s schedules and working condition. Strikes are up 84% over last year.
