Executives at ride-sharing startup Uber are asking employees to stay, saying the company's many problems can be resolved. "Our company mission and impact is too important to let it falter," Chief Technology Officer Thuan Pham wrote in a note to engineering employees. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (6/23)
HR Processes Digitized with E-Signatures HR teams are turning to e-signatures to digitize their processes and make it faster and easier to e-sign HR documents. This paper provides firsthand insights from 7 companies using e-signatures for recruiting, onboarding, performance reviews and more. Learn how to quickly digitize HR in your organization
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Survey shows pets at work boost productivity, happiness Purina's Pets at Work survey reveals employees who bring pets to work have lower stress levels, improved retention and higher productivity, according to Kurt Venator, Purina's chief veterinary officer. More than half of approximately 1,000 employees polled reported bringing a pet to work at least once per week. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (6/24)
Do-it-yourself vs. Doing it right A highly-engaged workforce drives results and employee engagement programs are key to success. But most companies still lack on-the-ground programs for employee engagement and alignment. Learn how to leverage time and resources with a social recognition program in the whitepaper "Do-it-yourself vs. Doing it right".
Retirement savings advice for those who don't work full time An estimated one in three working Americans are independent contractors or freelancers, which can make it difficult for them to save effectively for retirement. Financial planner Kristen Euretig offers suggestions for people without access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan. The Week (6/26)
