Amazon to overhaul employee review | Outsourcing, telecommuting expected to reshape small businesses | Study considers role of background in women's success
Amazon has pledged to change a controversial employee-review process that asks managers to rank workers against one another. "We're launching a new annual review process next year that is radically simplified and focuses on our employees' strengths, not the absence of weaknesses," an Amazon spokesperson said. Business Insider (11/14)
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Leadership & Development
Study considers role of background in women's success Women from privileged backgrounds don't receive the same boost as men from similar backgrounds when job hunting, according to a recent study. "The female applicants from privileged backgrounds faced a penalty because they were perceived as less committed to full-time, demanding careers," said Lauren Rivera, co-author of the study. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (11/12)
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SmartBrief Originals
Original news, insights, analysis and best practices from SmartBrief.com
Recruitment in the "new passive" market In this "new passive" era of recruiting, hiring managers must broaden strategies and consider candidates with seemingly unrelated qualifications, writes Andy Roane of Yoh. Roane stresses the importance of creativity, cross-training and skills, rather than experience, when evaluating candidates. TrainingMag.com (11/9)
Benefits & Compensation
ACA allows small businesses to offer coverage through exchanges The Affordable Care Act allows small businesses to offer group health plans through a publicly run exchange, and in some cases the coverage is comparable to that offered by large employers, finance columnist Terry Savage writes. The application deadline is Dec. 15 for coverage effective Jan. 1, and Savage recommends contacting an insurance broker to find an appropriate plan. The Huffington Post (11/13)
The HR Leader
Tackle postelection divisiveness head-on A leader is responsible for not letting the election create divisiveness in an organization, writes Elliot Begoun of The Intertwine Group. He suggests addressing the elephant in the room early on and reminding people that they have common goals to focus on as members of an organization. SmartBrief/Leadership (11/14)
