McDonald's investigation of former CEO Steve Easterbrook has revealed allegations that he covered up incidences of inappropriate conduct by other employees, and the company also is looking into the behavior of its HR department. Former managers have spoken out about HR leaders ignoring complaints and say they feared reprisal for raising concerns. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (8/25),The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (8/25),Restaurant Business online (8/25)
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Be strategic with talent acquisition Talent acquisition requires a strategic, proactive approach during the pandemic, explains ADP's Mike Rasmussen. Rasmussen recommends using labor forecasting to plan strategic recruiting, identifying ways to target talent pools and bolstering the company's talent brand. Full Story: ERE Media (8/25)
eBook: Learning in the flow of work When it comes to learning technology, the primary thing learners want is access to information. In Brandon Hall Group's research on the learner's perspective, this ranks higher than everything else. Access the research here. Download now
11% of employers paused 401(k) contributions in Q2 Around 11% of employers suspended their contributions to workers' 401(k)s during the second quarter, Fidelity Investments reports. Of those who paused contributions, 48% said they intend to reinstate matching as soon as they are financially able and 32% will do so next year. Full Story: Human Resource Executive (8/25)
Xoogler School is a new online school created by former Google employees that will offer eight-week classes on tech topics targeted at students taking a gap year. Several Google alum -- including former Google Cloud President Amit Singh -- will donate their time mentoring or teaching students about different subjects, including career planning and getting internships and jobs at Google. Full Story: CNBC (8/24)
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Become an expert virtual presenter with these 6 tips Virtual presentations requires different thinking about audience interaction, slide presentation and what devices people are using, but what hasn't changed is the power of practice, writes Stephanie Scotti. Besides practicing the speech itself, "practice with technology -- the virtual platform, the slides, the camera, the clicker -- so it becomes second nature," she writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (8/24)
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