Former PBS talk show host sues after harassment-related firing | How recruiters should approach salary negotiations | Following your passion is overrated, Mark Cuban says
Late-night talk show host Tavis Smiley is suing PBS after sexual misconduct allegations led to his firing. Smiley has denied his behavior created a "verbally abusive and threatening environment" for women and says the network used the accusations as an excuse to force him out. The Cut (2/20)
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Recruiting & Retention
How recruiters should approach salary negotiations A Robert Half survey finds 39% of applicants try to negotiate a higher salary during recruitment, with 34% of women doing so, compared with 46% of men. Despite the low numbers, experts advise recruiters to take salary conversations seriously and to stay competitive to keep workers interested. Society for Human Resource Management online (2/20)
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Complaint accuses Disney resorts of withholding bonuses Unions representing workers at Walt Disney World Resorts have filed a complaint alleging unfair labor practices, saying the company is withholding $1,000 bonuses until new contracts are signed. "If the unionized employees do not accept Disney's offer by August 31, 'the bonus offer will expire,' " the Service Trades Council said in a news release. Orlando Sentinel (Fla.) (tiered subscription model) (2/19)
Path to Workforce
Lawmakers mull future of STEM workforce There is a growing need for skilled workers to fill jobs in science, technology, engineering and math, lawmakers said during a subcommittee hearing for the House Science, Space and Technology Committee. Lawmakers heard from employers, college leaders and others during the hearing. The Hill (2/15)
The HR Leader
The do's and don'ts of being an open and welcoming leader Employees respond better to an upbeat leader who puts them at ease, so make a concerted effort to acknowledge everyone, show concern for the challenges they face and offer to help where you can, writes Joel Garfinkle. "People are most likely to resonate with a leader who feels at their level but with the power to make their jobs easier and more successful," he writes. SmartBrief/Leadership (2/19)
