John Skipper, former president of ESPN and former co-chairman of Disney Media Networks, says he resigned in December after revealing to Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger a cocaine dealer had tried to extort him. Skipper maintains his cocaine use never influenced work because he was "a master of compartmentalization." The Hollywood Reporter (3/15)
Recruiting & Retention
The new world of hiring practices The job market is changing, and entrepreneurs need to understand the trends to stay competitive. Highlighting business culture is important for attracting talent, and some small and midsize companies have started relying on freelancers and contractors. The Telegraph (London) (tiered subscription model) (3/14)
Use of fitness tracker data, incentives raise concerns Employee fitness trackers are provided by 8% of employer-sponsored wellness plans, but issues over incentives for using them and how the data they provide are used can raise concerns for workers. Some data that trackers collect go beyond health and can affect areas such as productivity and employment decisions. The Christian Science Monitor (3/15)
The HR Leader
Office relocations provide distinct HR challenges Some companies are relocating their headquarters to urban centers to attract younger workers. HR will need to address the needs of employees who don't want to relocate, research the move's financial effects and consider pay increases or allowances. Human Resource Executive (3/13)
Workplace Chatter
Don't let distractions derail your focus Set milestones throughout the workday that allow you to take breaks from work and attend to distractions rather than allowing interruptions all day, writes Vicki Salemi. This strategy can help keep diversions such as social media or the March Madness national basketball tournament from hurting your productivity. U.S. News & World Report (3/15)
What heaven can be more real than to retain the spirit-world of childhood, tempered and balanced by knowledge and common sense.
