Issue 6: Care

“Take care of your employees, and they’ll take care of your business.” The words from Richard Branson are truer than ever in the current economy. Issue 6 of the ADP ReThink Quarterly is all about how organizations take care of their workers, and how we can better care for each other in a chaotic world.

From Ukraine, with love 

In an uncertain time, Poland — and its labor market — is welcoming Ukrainian refugees with open arms.

Parental benefits around the world in 5 infographics

Support for new parents has a direct effect on a country’s productivity, but paid leave isn’t guaranteed everywhere.

91%
of caregivers in the U.K. feel ignored by the government.

Hidden carers

The pandemic has been an extraordinary stressor for unpaid caregivers who are also working. Carers share how companies can better help them.

How HR can foster belonging

People want to be able to bring their whole selves to work and are seeking out companies that embrace the inclusion part of DEI.

How to handle health benefits for remote workers

With employees potentially working from anywhere, companies need to be prepared to insure them everywhere.

47% of companies see a gap in wellbeing coverage for international employees.

The motorbiking polio worker in Pakistan

Musarat Durani risks backlash and dehydration in her mission to vaccinate children against polio.

How 6 people in Dubai earn their dirhams

Of the 3.5 million people living in the United Arab Emirates’ “City of Gold,” more than 70% are immigrants.

Foreign companies invested $2.1 billion in Costa Rica in 2021.

Costa Rica, a caring country and hotspot for global investment

This stable Central American country’s attractiveness for foreign investment has created more than 85,000 jobs in the past five years.

53% of payroll executives report being affected by staff shortages.

Building a strong payroll talent pipeline

Why attracting, engaging and retaining payroll talent should be your company’s top priority in 2022.

Khipu, the ancient Inka accounting system

Long before Excel, accountants of the Inka Empire used knotted strings called khipu, or quipu, to record taxes and stock.

Kelsi Black is helping medical researchers do their best work

The senior director of HR and payroll services at Bristol Myers Squibb helps scientists do what they do best: save lives.

It takes 5 to 7 years to open a new Four Seasons property.

Robert Dunigan, the hotelier turned finance executive

The Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts SVP, Operations Finance, believes a great customer experience starts with a great employee experience.

The crisis of care

Shortages, overtime, burnout: In the third year of the pandemic, health care workers are not OK.

Steal our charts: Issue 6

Please feel free to use these visualizations and charts we’ve created in your reports, presentations and social media. 

30.6 million nurses and midwives are needed globally.