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Employers are embracing enthusiasm related to March Madness with activities such as food and livestreaming of games in the office. Staffing firm LaSalle Network holds a yearly party for clients and workers that includes a hot dog cart, beer and games streamed on multiple televisions. Chicago Tribune (tiered subscription model) (3/20)
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Recruiting & Retention
How parents "help" with adult children's careers Parents are getting involved with the work life of children ages 18 to 28, according to a survey from The New York Times. Findings show 16% of parents fill out applications for jobs or internships, 14% of parents leverage professional networks to connect children with jobs and 11% of parents contact employers if children have issues at work. Quartz (3/20)
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Study: Workplace wellness programs have little short-term impact Workplace wellness programs do not change employees' behavior, improve health outcomes or reduce health care spending in the first year, according to a large randomized, controlled trial. Most participants in workplace wellness programs are likely to be healthy, active high earners, study leaders write. Scientific American online (3/19)
Mobile Device Usage is a Threat to Data Security 74% of global IT leaders reported a data breach due to a mobile security issue. Discover how cybersecurity is shifting to meet the needs of a mobile world, and why it's critical to not fall behind. Learn how to protect your organization from mobile threats in The Convergence of InfoSec & Mobile.
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Technology
CEOs must make cybersecurity a priority, says Raytheon CEO Strong cybersecurity starts with top-down support from the CEO and must be accompanied by investment, effective management and the right talent, says Raytheon CEO Thomas Kennedy. "Cyber-aware employees then become your best line of defense and a critical component of your organization's cyber resiliency," he says. Chief Executive online (3/19)
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The HR Leader
Review how your customer success team operates A customer success program is only effective when the customers are the focus, writes Paul LaRue, and the program fails when it causes customers to have unnecessarily complex experiences or only creates temporary solutions. Managers should consider reworking these teams if these issues cannot be remedied. The Upwards Leader (3/17)
If there's anything you've wanted to do for yourself, just get out and go for it.
Arlene Pieper, first woman to finish a US marathon (Pikes Peak Marathon, 1959)
