A federal jury on Monday decided that Tesla must pay nearly $3.2 million to a former employee who is Black and raised allegations of racial harassment at the company's Fremont, Calif., assembly facility. The award was the result of a retrial after plaintiff Owen Diaz turned down a $15 million award, which a judge had reduced from a $137 million verdict reached in October 2021. Full Story: CNN (4/3),Reuters (4/3)
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Recruiting & Retention
Air Force recruits women athletes The US Air Force is stepping up efforts to recruit women to its ranks with the Women in Sports Campaign, described by Acting Undersecretary of the Air Force Kristyn Jones as an effort to engage "female athletes through direct marketing as well as enduring partnerships that encourage female participation in sports." The campaign will target millions of women between the ages of 18 and 24. Full Story: Air & Space Forces Magazine (3/31)
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Proposal would increase eligibility for overtime pay A proposal in Congress would expand overtime eligibility to salaried employees who earn up to $45,000 per year, up from $35,568, and increase the threshold each year to about $82,700 by 2027. "It's long past time for overtime work to mean overtime pay again," says Sen. Sherrod Brown, an Ohio Democrat who joined other Democrats in introducing the measure in both the Senate and the House. Full Story: Human Resources Director (3/31)
Plans for a new Intel manufacturing plant in Ohio are expected to attract young workers, officials said during a forum Friday hosted by the Canton Regional Chamber. Most of the positions are expected to be technicians, which require a two-year associate degree or less, and Intel officials say they are working on a shorter curriculum aimed at easing barriers to these careers. Full Story: The Repository (Canton, Ohio) (3/31)
Hiring multilingual employees can boost employee retention, diversity and a company's ability to be innovative and solve problems, writes Dan Berges, the managing director of Berges Institute LLC. "Research shows that people fluent in multiple languages tend to make more rational and impartial decisions, highlighting their objective decision-making approach, which can be a tremendous asset in a professional setting," Berges writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (4/3)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
What shot did NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar take to break the scoring record April 5, 1984? Check your answer here.
“What’s Davia* doing?” I asked my nephew Vince. We were eating Oreos and catching up on the plans of his friends who were graduating. Davia was his teammate, a wildly talented strong safety. He reminded me of a younger Troy Polamalu -- fast, powerful and dangerous to opponents. More than once I’d heard the crunch of bodies as he nailed a runner with one of his punishing hits. And he was good at keeping the team hyped. When the defense wasn’t in, Davia would pace the sidelines, like a caged wolf, barking and howling at the offense. He was a lot of fun to watch. “Western New Mexico University,” Vince answered, dunking another Oreo into his glass of milk. “Really? Good for him. That’s quite a distance. Think he’ll get homesick?” I asked, twisting my Oreo apart and nibbling on the side with the white filling. Vince nodded. He explained that Davia was an excellent athlete but struggled as a student. Vince was concerned that the distance and being away from his support system of friends would affect his academics. “He should consider the military,” I said. “His athleticism makes him a perfect skill fit for the rigors of the military. Plus, he’d benefit from the structure.” Vince nodded in agreement and reached for another Oreo. I thought of Davia today when I read our Recruiting & Retention story about the Air Force’s new campaign to recruit female athletes. Smart! Athletes -- true athletes -- come to the table in good physical condition and with a strong sense of loyalty, focus and self-discipline. What better qualities for those who protect our country. And on that note, I want to send a shout out of thanks to those of you who serve in our armed forces. This grateful American sleeps well at night because of the work you do. Mahalo nui loa. How can I serve you better with this brief? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also. *Name changed to preserve student’s privacy.
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