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Juneteenth: 5 ways employers can recognize the newest national holiday

Workable

How do businesses recognize Juneteenth in a way that shows substantive support both now and in the future? What is Juneteenth? According to a recent email from CEO Nikos Moraitakis to US-based employees, “Workable will honor Juneteenth in 2021 by adding 1 bonus day to employee time-off balances. Offer paid time off.

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Why Juneteenth Matters — And How Companies Are (And Should Be) Celebrating It

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An earlier version of this article was originally published on June 18th, 2020 When did you learn what Juneteenth was? No matter when you first learned about the holiday, it's important to understand not only its roots, but why it's so important to celebrate today. And that's a shame. (I, But that's not quite it.

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7 Actions Employers Must Take Now for Racial Equality

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Many employers have made public statements and pledged their support for the Black Lives Matter movement and against racial injustice. But I think now it’s time to talk about what’s next: creating action plans that will drive change within our organizations. These aren’t questions that employers want their employees or candidates asking.

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Are Your PTO Policies Inclusive?

Recruiting Daily Advisor

Generic benefits often fail to meet the needs of diverse workforces, which is why HR teams are focusing on personalized benefits to provide inclusive support for all employees. PTO is a major component of HR investment and a critical contributor to employee well-being, which is why PTO policies must be inclusive.

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The 10 Must-Read Articles for Talent Professionals This Week

Linkedin Talent Blog

To learn more about Dan’s thoughts on compensation — and why it's key to avoiding what he calls a “jobpocalypse” — be sure to check out the top spot in our list below of must-read articles for talent professionals. 3 Ways to Mark Juneteenth — Without Cultural Appropriation (HR Dive) 8. Here are the must-read articles from this week: 1.

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Why Juneteenth Matters—And How Companies Are (And Should Be) Celebrating It

PowerToFly

When did you learn what Juneteenth was? I, for one, learned about it several years ago on Twitter; none of my primary, secondary, or post-secondary education included even a mention of the day, and it took the tweets of a Black critic to make me look into what the holiday was and why it should be celebrated. And that's a shame.

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Top 6 Reasons People are Quitting Their Jobs (and How to Keep Them)

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Why are they leaving and what, if anything, can employers do to stem the Big Quit as we’re calling it ? Employees quit their jobs for many reasons, all of them preventable. Visier’s research also supports the likelihood of this exodus which has already begun to be felt at many organizations. A staggering 3.6 million resigned in May.

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