Judge appears skeptical of call for class action against Microsoft | The problem with job interviews | Chief people officers describe their morning routines
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US District Judge James Robart has told an attorney for Microsoft engineers who filed a gender-discrimination lawsuit against the company that their contention that Microsoft lacks uniformity in pay and promotions might "drive a wooden stake" through their case, in which they seek class-action status. The Supreme Court stated in 2011 that plaintiffs pursuing class status must prove widespread similar experiences or a corporate policy or action had adversely affected them. The Seattle Times (tiered subscription model) (6/11)
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Recruiting & Retention
The problem with job interviews Traditional job interviews can be a poor predictor of future performance and can introduce irrelevant or toxic data into the decision-making process. However, they provide an opportunity for job candidates to learn more about prospective employers. Fast Company online (6/4)
The Anatomy of a Modern Day Manager Do you have what it takes to be a great manager? Great managers look at their organizations and ensure their own internal systems are prepared to get them through the challenges that lay ahead. Just as a body must respond to the challenges it faces in the world every day, managers need to maintain foundational systems as well. Learn more.
Leaders of global teams can't take shortcuts Managing a global team requires 21st-century skills that emphasize trust and respect above power and control, social entrepreneur Jo Owen writes. Leaders must prove they can overcome language and cultural barriers by building personal relationships and by fostering one-on-one communication with team members, regardless of location. Training magazine (6/7)
Benefits & Compensation
Top 10 employers for pet lovers ranked Texas-based Tito's Handmade Vodka is the most pet-friendly workplace in the US, according to a survey by Wellness Natural Pet Food. The company's top 10 list honors such features as pet health insurance for employees and contributions to animal welfare. Moneyish (6/9)
The HR Leader
How to match your company's values to your workers' HR can meet the needs of today's workplace by building a diverse team of leaders, emphasizing social responsibility and understanding millennials' values, writes Katie Bouton, CEO of Koya Leadership Partners. "Discuss and demonstrate how your organisation is about more than just financial benchmarks -- that you're committed to helping make the world a better place," Bouton writes. The HR Director (UK) (6/11)
You have to trust in something -- your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. Because believing that the dots will connect down the road will give you the confidence to follow your heart even when it leads you off the well-worn path, and that will make all the difference.
