Court documents cite complaints against Microsoft Documents in a lawsuit filed by former Microsoft employee Katherine Moussouris say the company received 238 complaints from women from 2010 to 2016 detailing sexual harassment, gender and pregnancy discrimination, and retaliation. Moussouris filed the lawsuit in 2015, but two others have since joined the suit, and attorneys are seeking class-action status. CNNMoney (3/13)
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A survey by recruitment website Adzuna finds that 37% of job candidates have lied on their resume and that 83% of liars have gotten the job anyway. The survey also finds that 35% of companies think discovering false information is the recruiter's job and that 30% of HR professionals forgo qualification checks on experienced candidates. Human Resources (Singapore) (3/15)
How companies keep a lid on health care costs Companies that do best at managing employees' health costs use a wide variety of tactics, according to Willis Towers Watson. Such strategies include offering account-based plans with health savings accounts and implementing spousal surcharges if employees' spouses have coverage available elsewhere. CFO (3/12)
Technology
AI isn't ready to replace human leadership A recent simulation found that artificial intelligence can help determine effective interviewing techniques but doesn't comprehend which leadership behaviors are most productive, writes Mengqiao Liu of DDI. The best uses for AI at the moment are in automating certain tasks and leveraging data, Liu writes. Development Dimensions International (3/12)
The HR Leader
Why leaders should praise and recognize workers Recognizing and showing appreciation for employees is a vital part of good management, and it doesn't have to cost money, says Mark Van Zon, performance and reward head at Fonterra. "Saying 'thank you' for a job well done, recognizing employees who have done good things and focusing on the development of individuals is the job of any leader," he says. Human Resources Director (New Zealand) (3/12)
