Canadian HR Reporter

NEWS BRIEFS More than half of companies around the world anticipate major changes to their organizational culture due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and this is contributing to rising stress and worry for employees, according to the O.C. Tanner 2021 Global Culture Report. What's behind the rising stress? The decision to bring employees back to the physical workplace is one factor, as employees who were instructed to return to the office were 19-per-cent more likely to feel depressed and 16-per-cent more likely to feel burned out, according to the report, based on research studies involving more than 40,000 employees and leaders from 20 countries. In addition, a return to the physical workplace seemed to stoke fears of the coronavirus, as employees were 22-per-cent more likely to be scared about COVID-19 in the workplace under those circumstances. Overall, employee engagement dropped by 11 per cent and employee burnout increased by 15 per cent as employees were worried not only about their jobs and The number of employers that previously haven't tried to recruit remote workers and are now doing so has increased significantly (by 53 per cent) over the past several months, according to job search website FlexJobs in analyzing its database of job postings. This increase came on the heels of a 10-per-cent rise during the April-to-June period over the first three months of the year. In the month of August alone, the number of remote-friendly jobs posted on FlexJobs increased by REMOTE WORK RECRUITMENT JUMPS EMPLOYEES STRESSED, BURNT OUT BY CHANGES TO WORKPLACE 65% Two-thirds of U.S. workers see their workplaces as somewhat or very diverse, according to a survey of 400 full-time employees by business guide the Manifest. And while more than three- quarters of respondents didn't see any change in the diversity of their company over the past year, many see benefits to a diverse workforce. More than one-third of small businesses in the U.S. were unable to pay their full rent in October, according to a survey of 7,726 small business owners. The survey, conducted by Alignable at the end of September, showed a slight increase from the proportion who couldn't pay all of their September rent. workplace safety but also how their organization will be affected by the crisis going forward. 12 per cent from the previous month. The jump in remote work recruitment efforts was fuelled by certain occupations that may lend themselves to remote work. Jobs that saw an increase in remote job postings of more than 50 per cent over the course of the pandemic — the beginning of March 2020 — include computer/IT, customer service, accounting and finance, project management, marketing, sales and positions in the mortgage and real estate sector. 46% of beauty salons 40% of restaurants 40% of gyms and fitness services 38% of entertainment providers Small employers come up short Workplace diversity appreciated by employees DIVERSITY BOOSTS CULTURE WHO CAN'T PAY RENT? WHAT HAS WORKERS WORRIED? 45% losing business due to COVID-19 37% adapting to changing economic conditions 34% dealing with new government regulations 24% downsizing or layoffs • 59% believe diversity helps them learn more from co-workers • 46% say diversity increases creativity • 45% say diversity improves their sense of belonging • 44% say diversity increases their pride in their company • 44% believe diversity improves productivity 45% 37% 34% 24% 14 www.hrreporter.com M A R K E T N E W S

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