Japanese authorities have arrested Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn and board member Greg Kelly on allegations of financial misconduct, including underreporting of compensation and personal use of company assets. The arrests follow a lengthy investigation prompted by a whistleblower report. CNN (11/19)
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Recruiting & Retention
Army uses social media to boost recruitment Army recruiters in the Midwest are using social media to increase recruits, who lack geographical diversity and come mostly from the South. Traditional recruiting, such as going door to door, falls short in the digital age, says Emma Moore of the Center for a New American Security. U.S. News & World Report/The Associated Press (11/17)
JPMorgan plans $18 hourly minimum wage in D.C. JPMorgan Chase has committed to a minimum wage of $18 per hour at branches in Washington, D.C., which requires hourly minimum pay of $13.25. "We think it's important to pay people fairly, and we think that will allow us to attract top talent and retain top talent," says Peter Scher, chairman of the Mid-Atlantic region. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (11/18)
The HR Leader
How to maintain cultural unity amid changes Organizational changes such as mergers or the addition of new team members can cause "tremors" in the corporate culture, writes Scott Cochrane. Preserve unity in these situations by seeking to align values, goals and strategies, he writes. Scott Cochrane (11/12)
