Emotional factors can make it difficult to fire an employee who isn't working out. Experts advise thinking about the root cause of the performance problem, avoiding delays and collecting additional data if necessary. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (1/28)
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Recruiting & Retention
Purpose-driven work helps Timberland attract talent Timberland has always prioritized the idea of products with a purpose, along with business practices that fostered socially conscious behavior, according to sustainability chief Colleen Vien. "The strongest growth driver as a result of being purposeful inside our company and living our values every day is that we attract and we retain like-minded individuals that believe that our brand is about more than products," said Vien. Forbes (1/22)
5 Culture Trends for 2019 The workplace is always evolving. New research from the 2018 Global Culture Study uncovers 5 culture trends for 2019. Companies looking to attract, engage, and retain talent should leverage these trends to create workplaces where employees thrive. Download the paper now
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Benefits & Compensation
Analysis: Retirement outlook dim for minorities Fifty-four percent of African-Americans and 61% of Hispanics are at risk of not being able to maintain their standard of living in retirement, compared with 48% of whites, according to an analysis of the National Retirement Risk Index. One contributing factor is that minorities were hit especially hard by the most recent recession and have recovered less of their wealth than whites in the time since. MarketWatch (1/30)
7 lessons we can learn from authentic leaders A CEO's experience in making a bad hire and having to fire that person can teach us several lessons, including that authentic leaders recognize and own their mistakes, writes Alaina Love, CEO of Purpose Linked Consulting. These leaders are able to ask for feedback, seek out other perspectives and are committed to building trust, she writes. SmartBrief/Leadership (1/28)
