Facebook has declined to No. 7 from No. 1 on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list, the first time since 2015 that the company has fallen. The steepest drop comes in the category of employee satisfaction, with workers expressing frustration about Facebook's culture and senior leadership. CNBC (12/5)
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10 steps to better onboarding Effective onboarding, including multiple elements of support, can boost retention by 50%, according to UrbanBound. HR consultant Heidi Lynne Kurter outlines 10 ways to improve onboarding, including implementing frequent check-ins, automating paperwork and setting clear expectations. Forbes (12/3)
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NYC establishes minimum wage for ride-sharing drivers The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission has voted to set a minimum wage of $17.22 per hour for drivers of ride-sharing companies. Drivers can earn a bonus by picking up and dropping off car pools. CNN (12/4)
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Apprenticeships prepare workers for jobs in S.C. Manufacturers and community colleges in and around Charleston, S.C., use apprenticeship programs, with one example being those offered by Trident Technical College. It trains students for skills requested by employers. IndustryWeek (11/30)
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Leadership potential is found in people with good judgment, time-management skills and a strategic mindset, says Bruce Gordon of Merryck & Co. and a former chief financial officer. "You shouldn't go into any meeting where you say, 'So, what's this meeting about?' " he says. LinkedIn (11/29)
People are generally better persuaded by the reasons which they have themselves discovered than by those which have come into the mind of others.
Blaise Pascal, mathematician, physicist and theologian
