Tesla employees allege intimidation, coercion | How this company helps women re-enter the workforce | Study links autonomy at work with employee well-being
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The National Labor Relations Board has received four complaints that allege Tesla's confidentiality agreement "coerces and intimidates" assembly workers into nonunionization. A Tesla representative says the agreement seeks only to protect proprietary information and does not bar workers from discussing unionization. Automotive News (free content) (4/25)
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Recruiting & Retention
How this company helps women re-enter the workforce Startup Return Path created an internship to help women who have been out of the workforce find new positions. The first version of the internship, which included six women, demonstrated the "immense professional value that was available through a talent pool we hadn't previously considered," Return Path CEO Matt Blumberg writes. Forbes (4/20)
Ontario tests program for basic income Ontario is guaranteeing $12,616 in annual income for 4,000 residents as part of an experiment to support low-income people while they seek work and cannot afford benefits. The Netherlands and Kenya reportedly are debating such a program, while Finland is testing one with 2,000 residents. CNN (4/24)
Path to Workforce
Leaders look to revitalize vocational education To increase enrollment in vocational training, colleges and universities must do more to boost both the reputation and gender parity of the programs, say leaders meeting at the annual American Association of Community Colleges conference. They say more partnerships with business and encouraging more women to enroll are necessary steps. InsideHigherEd.com (4/25)
The HR Leader
Great presentations start with self-awareness Self-awareness is a critical requirement for delivering a compelling presentation, says Scott Schwertly, founder and CEO of Ethos3. He offers advice on content, visuals and vocal delivery, as well as mistakes he commonly sees. Skip Prichard blog (4/23)
