The Herman Trend AlertAugust 11, 2021Solving the Issues of Remote EmployeesAs I have detailed before, between 40 and 50 percent of workers want remote employment. Yet only about 9 percent of the posted jobs are characterized as "remote." Bridging the gap between employees who want to keeping working remotely and
The Herman Trend AlertJune 9, 2021Mobile App Cuts Food WasteEarly in the Pandemic, due to major dislocations in the food supply chain, most of us saw or read about virtually tons of food being destroyed. Honestly, watching the mountains of produce being turned over and the millions of eggs and
Post-COVID Re-Orientation
Many years ago, when employers were struggling as they are today, I recommended for their long-tenured employees that they consider conducting a re-orientation for their employees. As employees return to the workplace, post-COVID, business leaders will have this unique opportunity to conduct re-orientation of their employees -all of them.
The Benefits of Re-Orientation This re-orientation is business leaders opportunity to reconnect their valued employees with each other and the company. This event offers a chance to talk about new safety protocols and help employees to feel comfortable about going back into the workplace.
A Suggested Model for Re-Orientation
Appearance by an Executive. Welcoming your employees back to the organization as honored guests will make them feel special. When companies include an appearance by an executive, it engenders feelings of being valued, especially when the leader expresses respect for the contribution of the i
The Herman Trend AlertMay 26, 2021On-Demand PayAs I have reported in the past, financial stress for employees is a huge issue. In fact, according to a study by the service supplier Even, 60 percent of employers said financial stress affects their employees' ability to focus and 65 percent of workers
COVID-19 and Sleep
If you ve had trouble sleeping over the last year, you re not alone, as reported in a new national sleep survey from 23andMe. According to their report, new data suggest that another side-effect of the pandemic is that many of us are having more difficulty falling asleep. Plus, when we finally do fall asleep, we re waking up more at night and/or having COVID-related or health-related dreams.
COVID Insomnia, COVID Dreams The results of this sleep survey reflect how much the pandemic has disrupted our lives. More than 25 percent of those surveyed reported having difficulty getting to sleep. Simultaneously, almost as many people (about 23 percent) surveyed said they were waking up more than usual. Another almost 20 percent of respondents reported being restless throughout the night. One tenth of those surveyed said they either dreamed about COVID-19 or had other health-related dreams. I would add that the lack of exercise can lead to insomnia and during thes