The Justice Department has ordered Arthur Grand Technologies, a Virginia IT company, to pay a $7,500 fine for posting a job ad that read: "Only US Born Citizens [white] who are local within 60 miles from Dallas, TX." The company denied any wrongdoing and said a disgruntled employee posted the ad. Full Story: ABC News (5/28),CNN (5/27)
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Recruiting & Retention
Delta Air Lines highlights military initiatives In addition to offering perks and discounts for military members and veterans, Delta Air Lines offers special professional development and networking opportunities to veteran employees and partners with multiple organizations to boost hiring pipelines for veterans transitioning to civilian careers. Delta has also flown World War II veterans to Normandy, France, for three consecutive years for celebrations commemorating the D-Day invasion. Full Story: Delta News Hub (5/21)
5 principles to connect with employees Beverly Kaye, author of "Love 'Em or Lose 'Em: Getting Good People to Stay," recommends creating a work environment where employees feel valued. That's done using five core principles--listening, empowering, appreciating, developing, and engaging--to unlock employees' potential. Full Story: Training magazine (5/21)
Benefits & Compensation
Report: Incentive travel rates high among employees A new report by the Incentive Research Foundation found that group incentive travel is highly motivating for employees, with top destination preferences including Hawaii and regions of the continental US. Employees value relaxation time, individualized experiences, and flexible schedules, with a growing interest in adventure travel and cruising. Full Story: Skift (tiered subscription model) (5/24)
Chief HR officers gave workforce happiness an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 in a StrategicCHRO360 survey, which found heavy workloads and a fast pace are having a negative effect on employees' mental health. About three-fourths of CHROs indicated they offer resources and programs to support mental wellness, with counseling, telehealth services, paid time off and flexible scheduling among the most common benefits. Full Story: StrategicCHRO360 (5/24)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
"Hello Earth! Greetings from the STS-43 Crew. This is the first _______ from space. ..." That's the start of the first email sent from Shuttle Atlantis STS-43. What's in the blank?
Candace plays guitar. Katie and her children participate in local community theater. Dan and Matt referee youth and college soccer matches. Mark trains female quarterbacks who play flag football. Dallas fixes and rebuilds motorcycles. Hobbies are a great way to decompress from the demands of our work life, according to our Leadership & Development story today. They can reduce stress, stave off burnout and boost creativity. My sister manages a high-end retail store on Oahu. She loves it but it’s demanding work. One way she tackles the stress is by upcycling found treasures. She turned a manhole ladder she found by the side of the road into a blanket ladder. A pub chair she rescued from a thrift store -- for $25 -- became a side table. And a yellow pareau she got at Savers was twisted and tied into a gorgeous top for our brother’s wedding. Hobbies are a breath of fresh air. They let us stretch and loosen up creative muscle. They energize us. We knock the cobwebs off our brains and put our hands to new work. It’s fun. It feels good. It is good. How do you spend your off hours? What hobbies keep you balanced? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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