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One-Third of Companies Bracing for Higher Employee Turnover

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

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OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thirty-three percent of U.S. hiring managers anticipate employee turnover at their company to increase in the next year, costing an average of $36,295 (e.g., cost to rehire, lost productivity) annually.

Key Points:

Turnover not only takes a toll on the company, but also the remaining employees — nearly three-quarters of hiring managers (73%) say employee turnover places a heavy burden on existing employees.
From affecting productivity to engagement, excessive turnover can wreak havoc on even the most established business' ability to stay competitive.
The Cost of Turnover: Studies show the actual cost to replace an employee is significant.
Understand the Expectations of Turnover: Acknowledging that turnover is common in the employment cycle, organizations that delve into the complexity of expected turnover rates gain a pivotal advantage in proactive management.

53% of U.S. Workers Feel Their Paycheck Is Not Keeping Up With Inflation

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Monday, February 26, 2024

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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than half of U.S. workers (53%) feel their paychecks are not keeping up with the pace of inflation, according to a new ASA Workforce Monitor® study from the American Staffing Association and The Harris Poll.

Key Points:

As interest rates and inflation exert increased pressure on consumers' finances, the survey found that only 47% of U.S. workers do think their paycheck is keeping up with the current rate of inflation.
"The data may project a soft landing for the economy, but the bank accounts of America's workers –are telling a different story," said Richard Wahlquist, chief executive officer at the American Staffing Association.
For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/- 2.5 percentage points using a 95% confidence level.
For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact Megan Sweeney at 703-253-1151.

FEBRUARY HARVARD CAPS / HARRIS POLL: IMMIGRATION REMAINS TOP ISSUE AS VOTERS SAY BIDEN'S BIGGEST FAILURE IS HIS OPEN BORDERS POLICY

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Monday, February 26, 2024

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NEW YORK and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) today released the results of the February Harvard CAPS / Harris poll, a monthly collaboration between the Center for American Political Studies at Harvard (CAPS) and the Harris Poll and HarrisX.

Key Points:

Immigration and inflation are the top two issues for voters for the second month in a row.
Voters say Biden's biggest failure was creating an open borders policy and a historic flood of immigrants.
The February Harvard CAPS / Harris poll survey was conducted online within the United States on February 21-22, 2024, among 2,022 registered voters by The Harris Poll and HarrisX.
Follow the Harvard CAPS Harris Poll podcast at https://www.markpennpolls.com/ or on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms.

Parents would take a pay cut for child care benefits

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

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LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The results of KinderCare Learning Companies' fifth annual Parent Confidence Index, a national study conducted in partnership with The Harris Poll, highlights the increasing importance of high-quality child care to America's working families. The study found that child care benefits are a must-have for working parents, especially as organizations mandate return to office protocols and hope to retain employees. It also highlights the continued challenge America's families face when attempting to find child care.

Key Points:

The study found that child care benefits are a must-have for working parents, especially as organizations mandate return to office protocols and hope to retain employees.
KinderCare Learning Companies' annual Parent Confidence Index finds child care benefits a must-have for working parents.
Working parents said there is a gap between the child care benefits they need and what their employers provide: 65% of parents would stay at their job if their employer provided subsidized child care, yet only a quarter of parents surveyed say their employer offers a child care benefit.
As well as being a key benefit to working parents, the study also found that access to quality care remains a key concern, with nearly half of parents saying that finding child care feels "impossible" and 68% saying they believe government should offset the cost of child care.

1 in 3 Canadian Employees Want to Break Up with Their Employer and Find a New Job They Love

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

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Other reasons employees are looking for a new job include finding better work/life balance (37%) and better growth opportunities in their current industry (37%).

Key Points:

Other reasons employees are looking for a new job include finding better work/life balance (37%) and better growth opportunities in their current industry (37%).
But Canadian job seekers are not overly optimistic about the ease of finding a new job to fall in love with.
Nevertheless, job seekers seem undeterred, with most (63%) believing it will take them six months or less to find a job.
Gen Z job seekers were also much more likely to ask for better benefits (38%) than their Boomer counterparts (12%).

Love at First Interview: 37% of US Employees Looking to Swipe Right on New Jobs

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

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OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nearly 40% of U.S. employees are hopeful to match with a new job this year, however, fewer believe there are more job opportunities in their chosen field compared to a year ago (28%) — a significant decrease from 2023 (34%).

Key Points:

As for employed job seekers, they have been at their current company for eight years, on average, but still more than one-third are actively searching for a new job.
Perhaps this drive to search for a new job is because the majority (85%) report fears regarding their current job.
Only around 1 in 7 employed U.S. job seekers (15%) have no fears regarding their current job.
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New Study Published in Journal of Medical Regulation Affirms Removing Barriers to PA Practice Improves Patient Access to High-quality Care

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Removing barriers to physician associate/assistant (PA) practice improves access to high-quality, cost-effective care and maintains patient safety, according to an article published today in the Journal of Medical Regulation (JMR).

Key Points:

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Removing barriers to physician associate/assistant (PA) practice improves access to high-quality, cost-effective care and maintains patient safety, according to an article published today in the Journal of Medical Regulation (JMR).
The research also demonstrated that almost all PA practice reforms lead to a reduction in MMPRs for PAs and physicians.
“Modernizing PA practice laws will strengthen team-based care and expand patient access at a time when so many communities are struggling to keep up with patient demands,” AAPA CEO Lisa M. Gables, CPA, said.
“In fact, more than two-fifths of U.S. adults say their community does not have the resources needed to keep people healthy .

Employers Agree Relying on Primary Care and Insurance Coverage Is Not Enough To Meet Cancer Screening Needs, According to New Survey

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

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BURLINGAME, Calif., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Color Health today announced findings from its recent survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, highlighting employer perspectives on the rising cost of cancer, priorities for providing the most impactful care to employees, and potential strategies for reducing the burden of cancer on the workforce. Details are available in Color Health's 2024 Employer Insights Report: The State of Cancer.

Key Points:

In 2024, over two-thirds (62%) of employers plan to offer a cancer screening program as a strategy for early detection and reducing costs.
Additional key findings include:
Screening, early detection, and risk assessment/prevention are the highest priorities for cancer benefits, according to over 70% of benefits leaders.
72% of benefits leaders agree that primary care providers are not getting enough employees screened for cancer.
"Because they provide healthcare coverage for nearly half of all Americans, employers are uniquely positioned to address gaps in cancer care.

UKG: An Estimated 16.1 Million U.S. Employees to Miss Work Super Bowl Monday, Millions More Plan to Show Up Late

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Monday, February 5, 2024

An estimated 16.1 million1 U.S. employees plan to miss work the Monday after Super Bowl LVIII, including over 6 million U.S. employees who will risk a workplace penalty for faking sick or “ghosting” work altogether and not showing up.

Key Points:

An estimated 16.1 million1 U.S. employees plan to miss work the Monday after Super Bowl LVIII, including over 6 million U.S. employees who will risk a workplace penalty for faking sick or “ghosting” work altogether and not showing up.
The number of anticipated Super Bowl Monday absences for 2024 is down slightly from last year, when 18.8 million employees said they planned to miss work .
All in all, 14% of U.S. employees — about 22.5 million7 employees — plan to miss at least some work on Monday following the big game.
As team captains and coaches, people managers must lead by example, especially if they themselves plan to miss work.

Immigration, Wage Reform and Job Market Dynamics Take Spotlight in Presidential Election Year

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

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OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- While the official U.S. presidential nominees have yet to be formally determined, hiring managers and job seekers are weighing in on issues the next administration will have to tackle from day one: immigration, wage reform and job market dynamics.

Key Points:

With the 2024 U.S. presidential election just around the corner, a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey reveals issues voters are facing, such as immigration, wage reform and job market dynamics.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- While the official U.S. presidential nominees have yet to be formally determined, hiring managers and job seekers are weighing in on issues the next administration will have to tackle from day one: immigration, wage reform and job market dynamics.
Thirty-eight percent of U.S. job seekers are also concerned about current immigration policies impacting their ability to get a job.
Perhaps this drive to search for a new job is because the majority (85%) report fears regarding their current job.