Focus on philanthropy attracts millennial employees to Salesforce, CEO says Salesforce's focus on philanthropy is one of the factors that makes it an attractive employer for millennials, according to CEO Marc Benioff. Salesforce's foundation co-founded Pledge 1%, an initiative in which companies agree to give 1% of their employees' time or company profit to charitable causes. Yahoo (10/29)
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Leadership & Development
Samsung showcases 6 employee-sourced projects Samsung recently showcased six new projects from its in-house Creative Lab program, which allows Samsung employees to take a year off from their regular job duties to work on new ideas. The projects highlighted included a 360-degree wearable camcorder, a child-focused smartwatch, a hands-free smartphone device and an image-based social network. VentureBeat (10/31)
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SmartBrief Originals
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Study: Few organizations have C-level gender equity Only 12% of organizations have the same number of men and women in C-level leadership, according to a Brandon Hall Group study. Brandon Hall Chief Operating Officer Rachel Cooke deconstructs the study's findings and identifies barriers for women in the C-suite, including a lack of development opportunities and mentoring programs. TrainingMag.com (10/27)
Benefits & Compensation
Amgen tops list of employers with best vacation policies Biotech company Amgen heads up Glassdoor's list of the top 25 employers with the best vacation and time-off policies. Amgen, which starts workers off with three weeks of paid vacation and two holiday weeks, is followed by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where employees say the company culture does not discourage people from taking vacation time. CNBC (10/31)
The HR Leader
Making an employee's last day positive An employee's last days with a company are a vital time to gain insights, capture knowledge and help them feel appreciated, according to these entrepreneurs. "Always be willing to lend them a hand if they ask for you to be their reference or for a recommendation letter," says Volkan Okay Yazici of Stonexchange. SmartBrief/Leadership (10/26)
