ASSOCIATION NEWS & NOTES
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New Research: Compensation Trends Amid COVID-19
Employers have a growing list of concerns lately, including losing their top performers, new research shows. A large majority of senior managers surveyed (88%) said they are worried about their company’s ability to retain valued staff, with 47% being very worried. Of those who said they are worried, 39% attribute their concern to salary reductions …
For Job Seekers With Disabilities, Soft Skills Don’t Impress In Early Interviews
A new study finds that job candidates with disabilities are more likely to make a positive first impression on prospective employers when they promote technical skills rather than soft skills, such as their ability to lead others. The findings, published in the International Journal of Conflict Management, contrast this with the results for candidates without disabilities …
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Multitasking In The Workplace Can Lead To Negative Emotions
From writing papers to answering emails, it’s common for office workers to juggle multiple tasks at once. But those constant interruptions can actually create sadness and fear and eventually, a tense working environment, according to a new study aimed at understanding what shapes the emotional culture of a workplace. “Not only do people experience stress …
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Free Video Provides Tips For Workforce Professionals Working From Home
A new short video outlines tips that should be considered when working from home. IAWP Secretary Treasurer, Stephanie Stevens created the video to help the growing number of workforce professionals who are working remotely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to this program, other short videos are in the works to address …
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Retired IAWP Members Invited To Meet Online
On October 15th retired IAWP members are invited to meet online. IAWP President Linda DeMore stated, “With COVID-19 curtailing travel plans for many, IAWP is offering this opportunity for our retired members to meet online. Hopefully, we can catch up with one another and say hello. The one hour meeting will start at: 10 AM …
DOL To Distribute $646 Million in Employment Service Grants to States
The U.S. Department of Labor announced the disbursement of $646 million in Employment Service Grants to improve the functioning of the nation’s labor markets by providing labor exchange services to all job seekers and helping businesses to meet their hiring needs by referring qualified workers. The Wagner-Peyser Act of 1933, amended by the Workforce Innovation …
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Rude Emails At Work Can Lead To Significant Distress For Employees
Researchers say that “active” email rudeness is overloaded with strong negative emotions. By comparison, “passive” email rudeness leaves people struggling with uncertainty. Passive email rudeness may create problems for employees’ sleep, which further puts them in a negative emotional state the next morning, thus creating a vicious cycle. With the advent of the coronavirus pandemic …
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Mobile Workers Will Be 60% of the Total U.S. Workforce by 2024
According to a new forecast the U.S. mobile worker population will grow at a steady rate over the next four years, increasing from 78.5 million in 2020 to 93.5 million mobile workers in 2024. International Data Corporation (IDC), expects mobile workers will account for nearly 60% of the total U.S. workforce. “COVID-19’s disruption of the …
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It Pays To Major In Fields With Close Ties To Jobs, Study Shows
College graduates make more money if they major in fields with close ties to jobs, according to a new study from the Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC). The researchers studied what they refer to as “linkage,” the connection between college majors and specific occupations. Some college majors like architecture and engineering have clear paths to jobs, …
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Register Now for Workforcedev2020 the Leading Virtual Event for Workforce Professionals
WORKFORCEDEV2020 is an all new event for workforce development professionals from across the country and around the world. This two day event features thought leaders and experts who will help each of us reimagine how we do our work, reconnect with colleagues, and reenergize ourselves. Featuring two workforce development rock stars…. RICH FELLER, Principle, Rich …
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