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Record 18.8 Million U.S. Employees May Miss Work Super Bowl Monday, Runaway Absence Sunday Night Also Likely

LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | It’s a new record! An estimated 18.8 million1 U.S. employees may miss work the Monday after Super Bowl LVII, according to new research from The Workforce Institute at UKG, which has tracked this American phenomenon since 2005.
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Managers impact employees’ mental health more than therapists and as much as a spouse or partner. Here’s how bosses can spark change in conversations

Fortune | If you’re spending thousands of dollars on talking to a professional, yet still feeling stressed after a day in the office, it might be time to turn your attention to your boss. 
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With Vaccinations on the Rise, U.S. Economy Remains in the Waiting Room

Reuters | Time management firm UKG here estimates that shift work across a range of industries remains about 18% below pre-pandemic levels, and may struggle until the health crisis ebbs.
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Survey: Despite Staffing Problems, Most Stores Had Successful Holiday

Chain Store Age | Despite dire predictions, three in five retailers either reported an increase in year-over-year holiday sales in stores (37%) or no significant change (22%) from 2019, according to the second annual “Retail 2020 Post-holiday Season Review” from UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group).
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Retailers Recap Highs and Lows of COVID-era Holiday Shopping Season

LOWELL, Mass., and WESTON, Fla. | The versatility and resilience of retailers helped many stores survive 2020’s complicated holiday shopping season, which was plagued by frequent understaffing, high turnover, workplace anxiety, and a host of recruitment challenges, according to the annual end-of-season survey commissioned by UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group). While COVID-19 was undeniably disruptive to business, 3 in 5 retailers either reported an increase in year-over-year holiday sales in stores (37%) or no significant change (22%).
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The Top Skills Organizations Will Be Looking for in 2021

HR Daily Advisor | The Top Skills Organizations Will Be Looking for in 2021
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