Private developers and other groups are building tiny homes to provide affordable housing to workers displaced by Hurricane Irma. Some of the homes rent for a third of household income. National Public Radio (8/21)
Recruiting & Retention
Hire people with the capacity for growth The job responsibilities of your leadership team will change rapidly as your business grows, so you need to hire people who have the capacity for rapid development, writes venture capitalist Tomasz Tunguz. For example, an engineering leader will see the total number of people on his or her team grow quickly and will need to recruit managers to keep up with the expansion. Tomasz Tunguz (8/19)
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IRS letter indicates approval of 401(k) student-loan repayment option The IRS in a private letter ruled that a 401(k) plan sponsor can make nonelective contributions to student-loan repayment for eligible employees. Although the ruling only applies to this specific case, the letter offers guidance as to how the IRS views such plans in general, Rebecca Moore writes. PlanAdviser online (8/20)
Path to Workforce
New programs aim to get women interested in welding Several nonprofits are offering classes solely for women and helping cover costs to solve the welder shortage. The programs help participants get certifications in less time than traditional classes do and also address how to handle sexual harassment in the workplace. The Atlantic online (8/21)
The HR Leader
How to pursue social responsibility goals Starting to focus on social responsibility can be a daunting undertaking, so businesses should focus on the things they can control, says Bennett Wetch of Fair Trade USA. Work with your employees to help them define their individual impact, and recognize that every purchasing decision is a reflection of your values. The JotForm Blog (8/20)
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