Duke University says it will ban criminal-history questions from job applications and will wait until the conditional-offer stage to do background checks. The policy, effective Nov. 1, will apply to the entire university and the Duke University Health System. Inside Higher Ed (9/26)
Recruiting & Retention
Don't let a bad staffer bring your company down A single bad employee can have a significant negative impact on a business by prompting higher-quality workers to leave, writes Cameron Keng. If you notice a problem in your business, it's important to investigate the issue yourself rather than accepting one employee's version of the truth. Forbes (9/25)
Amazon workers slow clap for 25-cent raise Amazon has raised warehouse workers' wages 25 to 55 cents per hour, a move one employee in California calls damage control. The increase, which varies between 2% and 4% nationwide, comes amid reports of poor working conditions and low pay at Amazon warehouses, forcing workers to seek federal assistance for health care, food and housing. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (9/24),Fortune (9/24)
Technology
Tips for training Generation Z employees Generation Z employees want training when they need it and expect technology to be a frequent and natural part of learning and work, writes Kimo Kippen, former chief learning officer for Hilton Worldwide. "By making learning social, companies can deliver a more personalized, relevant and continuous learning experience to this generation," he writes. Chief Learning Officer online (9/21)
The HR Leader
How employers can help prevent suicide Managers can help prevent employee suicide by watching for warning signs, including anxiety and mood swings, Andie Burjek writes. Burjek offers resources employers can access to educate themselves on prevention tactics and, in case a suicide happens, managing the aftermath. Workforce online (9/25)
The most important persuasion tool you have in your entire arsenal is integrity.
