A lawsuit against food-delivery service Grubhub has been dismissed after a judge declared a former driver an independent contractor, not an employee. The driver alleged Grubhub had acted as an employer and therefore owed him benefits, but the judge ruled Grubhub had satisfied conditions of a contract. Ars Technica (2/8)
The Engagement Tool You Probably Never Thought Of You probably don't think of your HCM solution as a means to engage employees. But it can — and it should! Discover how to use your HCM platform to create engaging experiences, transform your culture, and reinforce your brand. View our Lightpaper®
Student debt repayment plan is a top financial wellness perk Corporate Synergies benefits consultant Nicholas Park writes that a student debt repayment benefit is one of the leading financial wellness perks that companies can offer. There are different types of plans, but the benefit has been associated with greater career happiness and improved recruitment and retention. HR Dive (2/8)
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Women lead HR at many large companies Women make up almost 60% of chief HR officers at the top 100 companies by revenue and the majority of HR executives named in 2017, according to Russell Reynolds Associates data. Only seven of those 100 companies have a female CEO. Bloomberg (free registration) (2/7)
Being outside or having a view of the outdoors can put you in a positive frame of mind that can last for hours, a King's College London study finds. Even short exposures to nature can improve mental wellness. Fast Company online (2/6)
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