With the move, Chobani joins several major grocery chains in knocking down barriers and building up incentives for employee vaccinations. Dollar General, Trader Joe’s, and Aldi have all said they would compensate workers for getting vaccinated, with all three stores offering an extra four hours of pay on top of paid time off. Online delivery company Instacart, meanwhile, said it would give its flock of in-store shoppers and contractors $25 “vaccine support stipends” if they meet minimum delivery quotas and receive the shots. … [Read more...] about Chobani offers workers paid time off to get coronavirus vaccines
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4 steps companies should take in the aftermath of January 6
Pleasant also recommends a poignant question for self-reflection: What can I do to take care of myself that doesn’t require anyone to do or be anything different? “This question shifts our perspective from looking to our external environment to take care of us to tapping into our own personal knowledge and power to make the best decisions based on what works for them.” Examining our own answer to this question creates space for us to see the resources and options that are available to us. This helps us to focus on healing and moving forward rather than staying stuck in the negativity and endless news cycle. … [Read more...] about 4 steps companies should take in the aftermath of January 6
Taking on additional responsibilities at work? You’re not alone
The coronavirus pandemic led to some massive shifts in the workplace in 2020–with 2021 looking to be a continuation of that for at least the first half of the year. Work from home is the new normal for many people. However, an interesting new report out from Airtable examined how various workplace changes impacted one sector specifically in 2020: retail. … [Read more...] about Taking on additional responsibilities at work? You’re not alone
Tech’s attempts to diversify are failing. Here’s what to do instead
It’s not only a matter of mentorship, though. Accountability is also an important part of retention, specifically when it comes to holding people responsible when their actions or words contribute to a toxic work environment for minority team members. There have been troubling reports out of companies like Pinterest and Coinbase, where former employees have reported that managers and coworkers freely made racist remarks and mistreated them without repercussions, creating a toxic environment that pushes people away rather than bringing them in. These employees need to be held accountable every time that one of these instances comes up, without fail. If not, the result is a culture of exclusion and discomfort that will prevent team members from sharing ideas, feeling heard, and ultimately staying at the company. That culture of exclusion and toxicity then becomes part of your company’s reputation, making it more unlikely that diverse workers will even want to join your team … [Read more...] about Tech’s attempts to diversify are failing. Here’s what to do instead
5 ways to improve this key component of emotional intelligence
Let’s face it. Most of us could improve our listening skills. Often instead of listening to others, we are busy in our head planning what we will say next. Train yourself to actively listen when people are talking with you. Take in what they are saying without judgment or the need to respond with a story of your own. When they finish, repeat what they said back to them, by saying something like, “If I heard you right . . .” or “It sounds like you are saying . . .” Not only will this help ensure that you accurately understood what they were saying, but you will also demonstrate to the other person that they were heard. … [Read more...] about 5 ways to improve this key component of emotional intelligence