Zenefits settles with Tenn. for $62,500 | Tech company advertises jobs before they open | Companies use dance parties, exercise to keep workers engaged
Zenefits settles with Tenn. for $62,500 HR software firm Zenefits can continue operating in Tennessee under a $62,500 settlement with state regulators. Other states are still investigating Zenefits, which is accused of letting employees act as health-insurance brokers without proper licensing and training. Reuters (7/25)
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Recruiting & Retention
Tech company advertises jobs before they open The recruiting technology company SmashFly has started advertising some of its job posts with "early admittance" labels to attract interested candidates before the positions officially open. The company says the experiment is an opportunity to address candidates personally and get a head start on filling positions. ERE Media (7/20)
Leadership & Development
Companies use dance parties, exercise to keep workers engaged Several companies, including BoomTown, United Shore and J Public Relations, are experimenting with new ways to keep workers from tiring out during the workday. Hosting dance parties, exercise sessions, taking walks outside and impromptu trivia games are just a few ways these employees are beating the afternoon slump. Fast Company online (7/22)CEOs on how they gave up power The former CEOs of Aetna and Covidien, Ron Williams and Jose Almeida, speak about the process of transitioning power. "Make sure your team has the right players for the moment, and make quick decisions to remove those who should not be at the table," Almeida says. McKinsey Quarterly (free registration) (07/2016)
Real empowerment comes when employees feel safe to exercise judgment, John Guaspari writes. Leaders can create this environment by clarifying situations when employees can act autonomously and by avoiding overreaction to unexpected problems. TrainingMag.com (7/22)
How to handle the awkwardness of managing a former boss Paul LaRue offers advice for someone who was ordered to manage former supervisors. Positivity, gratitude and being aligned with the organizational culture are among the ways to make the most of this situation, he writes. The Upwards Leader (7/25)
The superior man is modest in his speech but exceeds in his actions.
