Report: 15% of gig economy is digital Just 15% of workers in the US and EU who are part of the gig economy have used digital platforms to earn income, according to a report by the McKinsey Global Institute. The report also found that more than half of independent workers are seeking to supplement a primary source of income. ZDNet (10/10)
EY launches recruitment drive for 15,200 new hires EY looks to hire 15,200 employees by July 1, and that effort includes the use of candidate-relationship software to interact even before the application is finalized. After a hire is made, the company uses a digital learning software for onboarding. Fast Company online (10/10)
Employers are worried that compliance with the new federal overtime rules will affect employee morale as some salaried workers shift to hourly status, some human resource experts say. They advise employers to communicate the changes in a positive way and ensure workers know the reclassification is happening because of the new requirements. SHRM Online (10/5)
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Why parental leave is better than paternity leave Men often take less paid time off after welcoming a child than women do because they receive shorter leave and because they fear jeopardizing job opportunities, research shows. Experts encourage companies to offer parental leave that doesn't favor one gender to avoid discrimination. Bloomberg (10/10)
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USDA to offer paid training to veterans The Department of Agriculture will collaborate with the departments of Labor and Veterans Affairs to offer paid apprenticeships to veterans. The one-year program will train veterans for careers in agriculture and will be used to pilot an online platform for learning. FederalTimes.com (10/6)
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There's a time for work and a time to be home Be careful how much of your personal life you bring to your co-workers, and show the same consideration once you leave the job, Naphtali Hoff writes. "As you enter your home, think about the new opportunities that you will have to connect with those that you really love," he recommends. SmartBrief/Leadership (10/10)
It is an incalculable added pleasure to any one's sum of happiness if he or she grows to know, even slightly and imperfectly, how to read and enjoy the wonder-book of nature.
