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October 11, 2017
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Could Harvey Weinstein's firing change Hollywood's toxic culture?
Could Harvey Weinstein's firing change Hollywood's toxic culture?
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Numerous sexual assault and harassment allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein have put a spotlight on the industry's toxic culture, but real change will only happen if men step up and demand better treatment of women, Maureen Ryan writes. Ryan calls on industry leaders to speak out against ingrained biases and promote women to positions of power to end the harmful dynamics that perpetuate abuse.
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Recruiting & Retention
Soft skills are better than experience
Companies that overlook job candidates' soft skills and focus only hard skills and experience put themselves at risk of making expensive, faulty hires, writes Patrick Valtin, author of "No-Fail Hiring 2.0." Valtin recommends organizations look for recruits with soft skills such as communication, punctuality and organization, among others.
Small Business Trends (10/10) 
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Leadership & Development
Benefits & Compensation
Younger workers drive new approaches to employee benefits
Millennials and Generation Z workers are having a big effect on the workplace and employee benefits, experts say. Jim Link of Randstad North America said Generation Z wants flexibility, while Laurie Zaugg at Happify said millennials are affected by depression and anxiety and need employers to focus on mental well-being.
Employee Benefit News (10/10) 
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Path to Workforce
How does college drinking affect career prospects?
Students who engage in binge drinking during college may have a harder time finding a job after graduation, according to a new study from Cornell University. Researchers found that each binge-drinking episode cut a graduate's employment chances by 1.4%, but drinking in moderation did not appear to have any impact on future employment.
U.S. News & World Report/HealthDay News (10/9) 
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The HR Leader
Doing away with end-of-year performance reviews
Companies have yet to prove a financial gain from revamping traditional performance reviews, but the data are stronger for employee engagement, write David Rock and Beth Jones. Such companies are using short, frequent and informal conversations on performance in place of formal annual reviews.
Strategy+Business online (free registration) (10/9) 
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