Boeing workers allege safety issues at SC plant | What do recruiters want from potential hires? | 5 ways a leader can unwittingly destroy employee morale
An investigation by The New York Times has uncovered complaints by employees at Boeing's South Carolina manufacturing plant alleging that the company prioritizes expediency over safety in its production processes, write Natalie Kitroeff and David Gelles. Boeing is currently facing backlash after two of its 737 Max jets crashed in recent months. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (4/20)
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Recruiting & Retention
What do recruiters want from potential hires? A survey of recruiters and students enrolled in either college or a credential program shows recruiters want potential employees to possess technical skills, know the industry they're entering and be good at networking, whether they hold a college degree or a credential. The data also show that 62% of recruiters are confident potential hires have the skills they seek, while only 39% of students felt "very prepared" for the workforce. Campus Technology (4/18)
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Corporate culture demands daily maintenance Leaders can build a culture of accountability by modeling behaviors that are rewarded, but that culture requires ongoing maintenance, writes Mike Figliuolo. Ways to reinforce accountability include setting aside days to talk about values and hosting lunch-and-learn sessions. ThoughtLeaders (4/16)
Our nation will succeed or fail to the degree that all of us -- citizens and businesses alike -- are active participants in building strong, sustainable and enriching communities.
Arnold Hiatt, corporate executive
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