Uber has agreed to pay $10 million to settle a class-action discrimination lawsuit brought by three female software engineers. In addition to monetary damages, Uber agreed to improve its procedures for compensation and reviews. Recode (3/27)
Go From Pulsing to Connecting With Your People Conventional pulse surveys do not engage employees. Sure, they collect opinions, but that's about all they do. To build a winning culture, it's time go beyond the limits of old-school pulse surveys and adopt a more holistic, comprehensive approach to engaging people. Find out how.
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Recruiting & Retention
Help wanted: An inside look at CIA recruiting The CIA is less clandestine about its hiring practices than almost anything else, using social media and campus visits to recruit while trying to become more diverse, writes Greg Myre. Internships are available to college students, and even high school graduates are qualified for certain positions. National Public Radio (3/26)
How Wellbeing Shapes Workplace Cultures Employee wellbeing is a vital part of any business strategy. This new white paper from the OC Tanner Institute highlights the impact of wellbeing on culture, and the symbiotic relationship between wellbeing and recognition.
Volunteering may be next trend in employee wellness Incentives such as gym discounts and Fitbits are becoming more of a cultural perk than a wellness initiative, because while they are fun, it is not clear if they affect employee health or reduce costs, said Michael Maniccia of Deloitte. Volunteer opportunities may be the next trend in employee wellness, Maniccia said, and can help give companies a brand of being socially responsible. Workforce online (3/26)
Path to Workforce
Debt-free college measure introduced to Congress Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, has introduced legislation that would allow any American to attend college and graduate without student debt. In this Q&A, Schatz outlines the details of the Debt-Free College Act of 2018, which would offer matching federal funds to state need-based grants. New York magazine (3/25)
The HR Leader
Has #MeToo brought change in the workplace? The #MeToo movement has led to revelations of widespread harassment, but actually changing workplace culture will be a challenging task. Corporations have started to view harassment as a reputational risk rather than just a legal liability, but some observers believe the business world needs more women in leadership positions to truly address the issue. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (3/23)
