Future of overtime policy remains uncertain The Department of Labor has asked that an appeals court affirm the agency's ability to set a salary threshold for overtime pay without ruling on specifics of an overtime rule crafted under the Obama administration. In addition, the agency has revived use of opinion letters to illuminate the meaning of the Fair Labor Standards Act and other laws. Bloomberg BNA (free content) (7/12)
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Uber needs an experienced leader to run the company, fix its fractured culture, resolve the scandals that have attracted headlines this year and get the company ready for an initial public offering. Fortunately for Uber, the opening is drawing plenty of candidates. The New York Times (free-article access for SmartBrief readers) (7/13)
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Wellness perk helps employees save for vacation Employee wellness programs can offer 401(Play) so workers can automatically have post-tax income put into a vacation savings account. Ron Richards of Tower Home Rentals and Tower Property in Tucson, Ariz., said the savings program is a way to remind employees to use their vacation days. Employee Benefit News (7/12)
Technology
"Internet of people" brings HR into the technological era Technological progress related to data, the internet and artificial intelligence is affecting HR's duties and leadership roles, ushering in an "internet of people," write David Reimer and Scott Kelly. "HR can banish forever concerns or ambiguities over its contribution -- and HR has never been better positioned to guide the organization than during this IoP revolution," they write. HR People + Strategy Blog (7/11)
The HR Leader
How to motivate a team for better performance Leaders should make the most out of their teams by setting challenging but realistic goals, taking time to appreciate others and accepting team members for who they are, writes Tanveer Naseer. Emphasizing the bigger picture can help motivate employees, and avoiding micromanagement can boost performance. Tanveer Naseer (7/11)
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