4.3.2024

Cultivating Work-Life Balance, the Cost of Burnout, and More!

Alaant Advisor Cultivating Work-Life Balance Cost of Burnout

by Miranda March

The Alaant Advisor is our column focused on all things going on in the world of recruiting, job placement, and search. Think of it as your weekly briefing—a handy, quick guide to what's going on.

Here's what's happening this week:

WATCH: Empower Work-Life Balance: How Employers Can Lead by Example

via Alaant

Lead by Example: Cultivate work-life balance in your organization! Alaant, Managing Partner, Miriam Dushane weighs in on how employers can lead the charge in work-life harmony. Watch Now!

The Question of the Week

via Alaant

Each week we invite you to answer our Quick Poll on all things workforce & recruiting! (Please select 1 answer below.)

Q: Did you go through a probationary period when you were hired for a current or past job?

Take our quick poll now, here!

Thank you for weighing in. Check back next week for the results!

Attracting, Hiring, And Retaining Gen Z: Modern Recruiting Strategies

via The HR Digest

In this comprehensive guide, we delve into pivotal recruitment strategies that hiring teams and recruiters can deploy to effectively engage with Gen Z. Dismantling conventional assumptions, we offer pragmatic insights into the priorities of this demographic, covering a spectrum from salary expectations to work-life equilibrium, and from diversity and inclusivity to the nuances of workplace culture… Read More!

The Hidden Costs of Burnout and What Employers Can Do

via Forbes

As HR leaders, any time we notice an employee struggling to stay engaged or maintain their performance, we immediately think one thing: burnout. This phenomenon is troubling for the employee, who's likely experiencing high stress and exhaustion, and for HR, since our job is to make sure employees are healthy and supported… Read More!

Last Week’s QOTW Poll Results:

Q: How do you create work/life balance?

Keep a strict work schedule - 42%
Laptop & phone limits - 28%
I’m struggling to balance both - 23%
Other - 7%

Our poll indicates that nearly a quarter of participants find it challenging to juggle their job and personal life. For insights on how leaders can cultivate a healthy work-life balance for their staff, view Miriam Dushane of Alaant's video. Watch now here!

Community Events:

518 Business Connect - Virtual Networking Event - 4.4.24

Identifying and Addressing Subtle Forms of Prejudice at Work: Understanding Microaggressions - 4.5.24

Little Stars Big Styles Fashion Show (BBBS) - 5.2.24

WERC's 16th Annual First Impressions Second Chances Networking Event - 6.4.24

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About the Author

Miranda March Digital Strategist for Alaant Workforce Solutions

Miranda March, Digital Communications Specialist

Miranda has a real knack for connecting the dots between employers and job seekers. She prides herself on keeping a pulse on the national and local hiring markets. In her downtime, she enjoys cooking new foods and spending time with her family. A little-known fact about Miranda is her love of video games, new and old.

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