Increased pay and fewer skill requirements are boosting labor-force participation as employers struggle to fill positions, according to a report from the Labor Department. Employers have also increased hiring of people with disabilities, those enrolled in school and retirees, a Goldman Sachs analysis has found. USA Today (3/28)
Uber Technologies is using a coding game to find talent among riders. "Code on the Road," available in areas known for tech jobs, offers riders a chance to solve three coding problems. If they are successful, riders are prompted to apply for a position at the company. Business Insider (3/25)
Training & Development
Freedom's link to productivity Consider that too many stringent rules can lead to less productivity among good employees who chafe at being micromanaged, Derek Irvine writes. He cites research that suggests "good attendance" award-winners become less productive and punctual. "The leverage they have at their disposal is the withdrawal of some of their effort, leading to poorer firm performance when the precise opposite is desired," he argues. RecognizeThis Blog (3/25),RecognizeThis Blog (3/23)
Don't blame your employees for not communicating up Leaders often say they wish employees would communicate with them more, but they seldom make that task easier, writes Dianna Booher. "Some people try to communicate upward once or twice and then give up because they never get a response on their idea," Booher warns. The Huffington Post (3/22)
