HR Newsletter: Protecting Employees from Burnout

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Employee Burnout

Burnout is a commonly discussed issue amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Burnout, in simple terms, is the feeling of mental exhaustion stemming from workplace duties. According to the World Health Organization, burnout may be shown through the following symptoms:

  • Fatigue or energy depletion
  • Decreased engagement at work, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one’s job
  • Reduced productivity or efficacy

As these examples show, burnout doesn’t always look the same for everyone. Yet, the impacts of burnout are typically uniform—lower-quality work and detrimental health effects.

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HR Newsletter: Diversity and Inclusion

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Diversity and Inclusion

There are many different priorities and factors to be weighed and considered by organizations as they attempt to grow and pursue their goals. Prominent among these factors are diversity and inclusion initiatives. As greater attention has been paid to these concepts in recent years, organizations have realized that these are not just trends. Diversity and inclusion initiatives are here to stay.

Many employers that cultivate an inclusive work environment have noticed a positive impact on employee morale, productivity and the company’s bottom line. For example, inclusion can be a valuable component of employee retention, as employees who feel included are generally more likely to stay at an organization. And increased employee retention means that organizations can avoid excessive offboarding time, hiring costs and training expenses.

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As Mask Mandates Lift, Can You Still Require Employees to Mask Up?

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Human resources expert weighs in on shifting mask requirements and other COVID changes in the workplace

Face Mask Required?In recent weeks, mask mandates have lifted around the country. It should have been a moment of joy, but for many employers, it’s caused another wave of pandemic-induced stress.

“Employers are really confused right now,” says Rob Wilson, human resources expert and President of Employco USA, a nationwide employment solutions firm. “On the one hand, you have the CDC telling vaccinated Americans they don’t need to wear masks inside anymore. But on the other hand, you have customers and staff who want everyone to keep masking up and following previous pandemic guidelines. No wonder many employers are struggling with how to proceed.”

Complicating the matter is that many employers don’t know if they can mandate or inquire about employees’ vaccination status.

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(Article) “Want to get workers vaccinated? Try these 6 strategies”

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Rob Wilson, President of Employco USA, was recently quoted in an article for HRE (Human Resource Executive).

“Anything employers can do to encourage their staff to get the vaccine—or at least consider the vaccine and do more research into it before saying ‘no’ right away—will be incredibly beneficial not only for the company’s bottom line, but more importantly for saving countless lives,” says employment expert Rob Wilson, president of employment firm Employco USA.

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Human Resource Executive

For more on this topic, please contact Rob Wilson at rwilson@thewilsoncompanies.com.

HR Chat w/Employco USA: Can Employers Ask Job Applicants if They’ve Been Vaccinated or Had COVID-19?

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We receive a number of questions from our clients as we consult them on a variety of HR issues.

In this video, Rob and Jason discuss if employers can ask job applicants if they’ve been vaccinated or had COVID-19. They cover what the EEOC has said, the importance of being consistent with both applicants and employees, if it’s reasonable to ask, and more.

Questions? We’re here to help, info@employco.com

WEBINAR: Workplace Changes After COVID-19

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WEBINAR: Workplace Changes After COVID-19

Join Employco USA’s Rob Wilson and Jason Eisenhut as they discuss a number of workplace changes you may encounter after COVID-19. There will be a brief presentation to begin the session, but most of the time will be dedicated to answering your specific questions!

We’ll cover employee vaccines, relaxed safety requirements, recruiting and onboarding, video interviews, the new workplace, in-person vs remote, cybersecurity practices, updated pay strategy, the demand for skilled workers, and more!

FREE REGISTRATION
You’ll be able to join us at 10:00am CT on Thursday, June 24th from your computer, tablet, or smartphone (you can also dial-in):

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You can also use our registration form to submit questions you’d like to see answered/covered during the webinar.

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HR Chat w/Employco USA: National Safety Month

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We receive a number of questions from our clients as we consult them on a variety of HR issues.

June is National Safety Month. In this video, Rob and Jason discuss: taking a look at your safety practices and policies, proper lifting techniques, handsfree driving, emergency evacuation plans, Employco’s new Loss Control Manager, and more.

Questions? We’re here to help, info@employco.com

What to Do When Employees Don’t Want to Return to Work

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Employment trends expert advises on what to do when workers are hesitant to come back to the office

Work from HomeLast year, more than half of workers said they wanted to continue working from home indefinitely. That number has only grown in the last several months. In a recent Harvard Business Review study, it was revealed that 32% of American workers say they never want to return to the workplace, even after the COVID-19 pandemic finally ends.

“What we are finding is that a lot of people are really resistant to the idea of closing out of Zoom and putting on real pants again,” says Rob Wilson, President of Employco USA and employment trends expert. “Some of them say that they are truly still concerned about the virus, but many of them have just found that they highly prefer working from home, and they’re using this opportunity to try and finagle their positions into being fully work-from-home or at least hybrid.”

But is this a good idea from a management perspective?

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HR Chat w/Employco USA: Recruiting Difficulty

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We receive a number of questions from our clients as we consult them on a variety of HR issues.

In this video, Rob and Jason cover current problems companies are facing with recruiting new talent. They discuss recent statistics, positions that can’t be filled, industries that have been hit the hardest, federal unemployment, career changes, recruiting strategies, interesting benefit offerings, and more.

Questions? We’re here to help, info@employco.com

The Hill: Major Businesses Hit New Bumps with Vaccine Rules

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Rob was recently interviewed and quoted in an article for The Hill by Alex Gangitano entitled, “Major businesses hit new bumps with vaccine rules.”

“Businesses that decide to enforce mask mandates for unvaccinated workers have some rights, experts say, but some might decide it’s not worth a confrontation.

‘The issue there is you’re really on the honor system. You can ask to see the COVID vaccination card, that’s completely within the employers’ rights. Outside of that, you’re taking the employees’ words,’ said Rob Wilson, president of Employco USA and a human resources expert.”

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The Hill: Major Businesses Hit New Bumps with Vaccine Rules