Tesla employees reported 31% more injuries in 2015 compared with workers in other factories and double the industry rate of serious injuries, according to a Worksafe report. Tesla has announced the departure of HR chief Arnnon Geshuri as claims of unsafe working conditions continue to mount. Mashable (5/24)
The Teacher Health and Wellness Act, under consideration in the US House, would establish a pilot study on teacher stress at the National Institutes of Health. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, who introduced the bill, writes in this blog post that the goal is to curb high levels of stress among teachers while boosting retention. The Hill (5/22)
Simplify speech with these easy exercises Cluttered speech -- speech riddled with "ah," "um," redundancy and disorganization -- can inhibit career advancement, writes Amy Glass of BRODY Professional Development. Glass offers ideas for removing clutter from communication, including practicing speaking slowly and recording phone calls to analyze speech patterns. Training magazine (5/8)
Wal-Mart has rolled out a policy to ensure that employees who are members of the military won't lose pay while on active duty, whether the assignment is voluntary or involuntary, the company said Tuesday. The retailer will make up the difference in pay between the employee's salary and military pay during military assignments. CNNMoney (5/24)
Technology
Tech giants to meet at White House next month Executives from Apple, Facebook, Google and other major tech firms are set to meet with the White House next month for the first gathering of President Donald Trump's American Technology Council. Topics on the agenda for discussion include visas for highly skilled workers, big data and improving the way the federal government buys and uses information technology. Recode (5/19)
The monthly volume of people quitting their jobs suggests that too many employees go unrecognized for their hard work, says S. Chris Edmonds in this blog post and video. Remember that employees need regular praise and encouragement to continue doing their best. SmartBrief/Leadership (5/23)
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.
