Amazon crews in Europe unite in protest | Freelancers can help businesses cut costs, but it has its downside | What HR should know about I-9 compliance
Nearly 1,800 Amazon warehouse employees in Spain began a three-day strike Monday, which was Prime Day, protesting wages, health care and stressful work conditions. Workers in Poland and Germany joined in Tuesday. CNET (7/17),Gizmodo (7/18)
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Recruiting & Retention
Freelancers can help businesses cut costs, but it has its downside The gig economy is continuing to grow, with 16.5 million US workers saying they have "contingent" or "alternative" employment practices, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Companies can save money by hiring freelance employees, but inconsistent schedules, no benefits and lower pay might discourage workers from signing on as freelancers. TechRepublic (7/17)
WeWork will stop serving red meat and poultry Office-sharing company WeWork will no longer provide red meat, pork or poultry at company events, although fish will remain on the menu. "New research indicates that avoiding meat is one of the biggest things an individual can do to reduce their personal environmental impact," co-founder Miguel McKelvey said in a memo. The Associated Press (7/16),BloombergQuint (India) (7/16),CNN (7/13)
San Antonio has opened the first of three career-themed public high schools as part of a push to prepare students for in-demand careers in technology and business, advanced manufacturing and health care. Industry leaders partner with schools to offer internships and help guide the curriculum. The Hechinger Report (7/16)
The HR Leader
Avoid these 7 truly toxic management practices Toxic management shreds employee morale and dismantles organizations, Marcel Schwantes writes. Schwantes identifies seven pernicious management qualities and practices to avoid, including narcissistic tendencies, stifling bureaucracies and hogging the spotlight. Inc. online (7/17)
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