Employers losing at least $694M in productivity during eclipse | Purpose is key factor in employee motivation | Calif. bill seeks to protect entrepreneurs from sexual harassment
Today's solar eclipse will cost employers $694 million or more in productivity, Challenger, Gray & Christmas estimates. The firm predicts workers will spend about 20 minutes viewing the event, while others have taken the day off, and small businesses are disproportionately affected. Reuters (8/17)
The Greatness Gap Achievers surveyed North American employees about their level of connection with core engagement factors, such as their company's mission, their perceptions and experience of recognition at work, and their workplace culture. The data shows us that there are a few things missing. Read the results
Sears Canada to establish hardship fund for laid-off employees A judge has signed off on a plan to create a $500,000 hardship fund for former employees of Sears Canada who lost their jobs without severance when the retailer filed for protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act. The funds will come from a $9.2 million fund set aside to pay retention bonuses to key employees. CBC News (Canada)/The Canadian Press (8/18)
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Fired obese Capital One manager files disability case Capital One is facing a disability legal dispute from an obese former manager who was fired after four kidney surgeries led to weight gain and body odor, and was refused accommodations from supervisors despite HR approval. Federal appeals courts are split on whether obesity is classed as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Bloomberg BNA (free content) (8/17)
