We're sending out this week's newsletter early; our office will be closed Thursday for Thanksgiving and Friday for Native American Heritage Day/Day After Thanksgiving.
In this holiday quick read edition, we're looking at celebrating employees, helping them thrive, and disconnecting for the holidays.
We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family (whether in-person or virtually)!
What gifts do employees want? According to the 2021-22 Employer Gift-Giving Report: personalized gifts and being asked what they'd like to get. (Mrs. Prindables)
Inclusive holiday parties. Many employees still aren't comfortable with in-person events. Here are tips for including all your staff in the celebrations. (HR Daily)
Thriving in the new normal. To help employees deal with uncertainty, recalibrate expectations, reestablish commitment, and rebuild capacity. (HBR)
WFH time off. How do you "take a day" when you work from home? Set physical boundaries and realize the world won't end while you're relaxing. (The Atlantic)
Disconnecting for the holidays. Fully unplugging can be challenging. These five executives share what helps them turn it off during holiday breaks. (CIO Dive)
Talent Watch
Client openings. We lead searches for clients across a variety of industries. Here are our most recent ones:
Business Development Specialist (The Center-West), The Right Place (More)
Economic Development Director, The Right Place (More)
Executive Director, Kent School Services Network (More)
Executive Director (Mecosta County Development), The Right Place (More)
Executive Director, Tri-Cities Historical Museum (More)
Finance and Administration Manager, AMDG Architects (More)
Human Resources Administrator – VP, Mercantile Bank (More)
President and Chief Executive Officer, Broadway Grand Rapids (More)
HR Collaborative openings. We have several opportunities to join the HR Collaborative team!
Build, Buy, Borrow, Bot. Join us Tuesday, December 16, from 8:30 – 10 am to discuss the long-lasting impact of the Great Resignation on workforce models and ways leaders can start preparing today to get work done in the future. (Register)
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Disclaimer: We're a team of HR experts. By no means are we legal experts. This newsletter is not intended to contain legal advice. Please, consult your attorney for that.
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