Exec: Firings, report move Uber closer to fixing its culture With the dismissal of 20 employees and the release of a report on the investigation into sexual harassment at Uber, the company has taken "the first step of many" toward fixing its corporate culture, said Bernard Coleman, who is in charge of Uber's diversity and inclusion efforts. Among the 215 workers accused of harassment, about 100 have been cleared of any wrongdoing, 57 remain under investigation, 31 have been given supplementary training or counseling, and seven have been given written warnings. TechCrunch (6/6),Recode (6/6)
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Secret Service applicants who admit to using marijuana more than a certain number of times will no longer be automatically disqualified from the hiring process, but polygraph tests, credit checks and vision tests will still play a critical role in the recruitment process. Director Randolph Alles said the change comes as part of a plan to increase the agency's employment by 3,000 people. CNN (6/5)
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".
Senate Republicans working on health care legislation failed to resolve some key issues at a closed-door meeting Tuesday on Capitol Hill, prompting questions about whether a bill will make it to the floor for a vote. A plan to let states apply to waive the essential health benefits mandate but keep coverage for people with preexisting conditions and community rating regulations pleased moderates but sparked disappointment among conservatives, and the ACA's Medicaid expansion would still end, although under a longer timeline. Fox Business (6/6),The Hill (6/6)
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Survey: Online courses key to preparing workers About 70% of higher-education and tech-industry experts say colleges and universities will need to incorporate new training and educational programs to prepare workers for changes such as automation and artificial intelligence, according to a recent survey. Expanded enrollment in online education will be needed to provide on-demand skills and boost competencies, some suggest. EdTech magazine online (6/5)
