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"X-Files" creator Chris Carter is drawing criticism for hiring only men to write the story line for Season 11. This decision highlights gender inequality in television production, as it was recently noted that of the 39 new shows picked up for the 2017-18 season by top broadcasters, less than one-third have a female showrunner and only 35% feature a female lead, per a Variety report. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (6/28),Marie Claire online (6/27)
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Microsoft debuts paid caregiver leave benefit Microsoft is now offering four weeks paid time off to employees caring for a sick family member. Microsoft's chief human resource officer Kathleen Hogan says the new benefit was the most requested among employees and was inspired by her own battle with breast cancer. The Seattle Times (tiered subscription model) (6/27)
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Association involves employees in health-coverage decisions Some companies design and choose health care benefits in a transparent way. Janet McNichol, HR director at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, led an initiative in which employees consider their needs and decide how to change their health insurance plan. Human Resource Executive (6/27)
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Longer hours don't necessarily mean more productivity Professionals who work a high number of hours or who are always ready to check their email or respond to work-related tasks often have a hard time being creative, says Katrina Onstad. Nations with cultures that encourage shorter workweeks tend to be more productive and have stronger economies than those that normalize longer hours, Onstad says. 99U (6/28)
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