Vermont has enacted a law that pays people as much as $10,000 if they move there and work from home or at a co-working space. The law, which does not apply to existing residents, takes effect Jan. 1. The Burlington Free Press (Vt.) (tiered subscription model) (5/31)
The problem with probationary periods for new employees Probationary periods may be common when hiring, but they can also be counterproductive, writes Ira Wolfe. A better approach, especially in a tight job market, involves focusing on developing a smooth onboarding process with the goal of achieving long-term retention, he writes. ReWork (5/28)
The US Geological Survey has told residents of Hawaii not to roast marshmallows over lava. The advice comes in response to a Twitter user's question of whether marshmallows can be roasted over volcanic vents and whether those marshmallows would be poisonous. KDKA-TV (Pittsburgh) (5/29)
Our virtues and our failings are inseparable, like force and matter. When they separate, man is no more.
