One of the great resources I’ve turned to for both academic and professional advice in HR (as well as to stay on top of trends) has been Smartbrief
A variety of free digests on the latest news and trends are available from Smartbrief, including Workforce, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, and more.
See an excerpt below from one of their digests.
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Why it’s a bad idea to cut back on benefits
Good benefits and other nonmonetary incentives are the most important factors for attracting, retaining and engaging top workers, according to a study from the Harvard Business Review Analytic Services. Even small additional benefits play a role in keeping employees happy and increasing the perception of a business as employee-focused. The study also found that employees who say their benefits were effectively communicated had higher levels of engagement and loyalty. BusinessNewsDaily.com
