HuffPost is laying off some employees after parent Verizon said a day before it would lay off 7% of its media division, while BuzzFeed is laying off 15% of its workforce. About 1,000 jobs have been lost this week in the media industry. CNN (1/24)
Appeals court: Job applicants not protected under ADEA A federal appeals court has held that the Age Discrimination in Employment Act applies only to current employees and does not provide protections for outside job applicants. The 8-4 ruling overturns an April decision by a panel of the same court. Reuters (1/23)
How to Have Great First Dates With Candidates OK, maybe not real first dates, but a pre-hire assessment is just like a first date. You and your candidates are asking: Is this the one? To answer that question and ensure optimal job fit, you both have to meet each other's expectation. Find out how you can win The Match Game!
From Gutenberg to Google: The History of Our Future "Tom Wheeler seems to sense in his bones the age-old (and comforting) truth that 'there's nothing new under the sun,' and yet is able to weave together complex and fascinating stories about the machines we make--and the way they make us." -Ken Burns Read an excerpt and pre-order today!
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Benefits & Compensation
Financial benefits for employees get more creative Some companies have become more creative with salary and bonus structures offered to employees, including student loan assistance, tickets to events and unlimited paid time off, reports Gwen Moran. Anniversary bonuses as well as financial wellness programs are increasingly a company benefit. Fast Company online (1/24)
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The HR Leader
Perfecting the art of the huddle One way to motivate a team is to huddle together each day with a meeting that's clear on structure and goals, write Karin Hurt and David Dye. They note that a productive huddle should reiterate the main points and ensure that everyone understands what has been said. Let's Grow Leaders (1/22)
Dan Enos, former quarterbacks coach at the University of Alabama, has left for a job in Miami without giving notice to head coach Nick Saban. The tactic, known as "ghosting," is occurring more frequently in HR and talent management, Steve Boese writes. Steve Boese's HR Technology blog (1/23),The Athletic (subscription required) (1/17),Deadspin (1/18)
One's ridiculousness increases in proportion as one denies it.
Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, novelist, in "Les Liaisons Dangereuses"
