Why the EEOC is reportedly investigating Uber | Tech CEOs face employee pressure to end government contracts | What small, autonomous teams need from the C-suite
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has been investigating Uber for possible gender discrimination, sources said. The federal investigation is the latest in a string of issues for the company though an Uber spokesman said the organization is actively taking steps to improve its diversity and equality practices. TechCrunch (7/16),The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (7/16),CNNMoney (7/16)
Recruiting & Retention
Tech CEOs face employee pressure to end government contracts Executives at Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Salesforce are being pressured by employees to end contracts with agencies such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Employees are concerned that their products aren't being used for the public good and that the agencies' work runs counter to the companies' publicly stated values. National Public Radio (7/14)
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Why leaders fail at communication Too many leaders rely on traditional presentation tactics and tools, such as PowerPoint decks, to communicate and their messages fall onto deaf ears, Tim Pollard writes. Pollard says speakers should understand the audience's brain and how it processes information then align their messages accordingly. Training magazine (7/13)
Benefits & Compensation
Opinion: Higher wages would help solve labor shortages Business owners and executives who blame unfilled positions on labor shortages are overlooking the need for higher wages to entice workers, writes Thomas Frank. "But there's a bright side: If the US economy continues to roar as it has been doing, there is no question that wages will eventually go up," Frank writes. The Guardian (London) (7/12)
Intention and objective are the keys to communication that influences people to action, said Gary Mills of Pinnacle Performance, during his session at SHRM 2018. Mills outlined the three-step formula for applying these concepts then offered several tools to help boost listener engagement, including pattern interrupts and connector statements. SmartBrief/Leadership (7/16)
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