Job satisfaction at federal agencies has dropped, according to the annual Best Places to Work in the Federal Government survey. After three years of rating increases, less than 40% of agencies have bettered results. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (12/12)
5 Culture Trends for 2019 As we approach 2019, major shifts in the work environment will continue to affect the ways companies do business. New research uncovers 5 big culture trends for 2019. Download the paper
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Recruiting & Retention
Does commute distance affect hiring? Employers are less likely to hire applicants who live far away than those who live near the job, according to a study in The Journal of Human Resources. Researchers sent fictional resumes to low-wage jobs in Washington, D.C., and generated one-third less callbacks for candidates living 5 to 6 miles from the job site. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (12/10)
It’s Time to Stop Treating People Equally Instead, treat them fairly. Despite your best intentions, regarding employees and candidates the same can lead to claims of discrimination based on adverse impact. To make sure your employment decisions don't backfire on you, check out "Are You Committing Accidental Discrimination?"
Ore. CTE program teaches job skills An Oregon school district is in its third year of a career and technical education program in which students are learning skills such as building fences, construction and gardening. Neely Kirwan, the district's curriculum director, says the program helps to expand students' horizons. Hood River News (Ore.) (12/11)
The HR Leader
Let employee differences contribute to successful change Help team members embrace change by enabling their individual strengths to contribute to it, writes Jon Lokhorst. For example, allow creative people to lead innovation and those who are more analytical troubleshoot applications, he writes. Lead Change (12/10)
All rules for study are summed up in this one: Learn only in order to create.
