Harassment case prompts female House candidate to exit race | One question explores a different facet of job candidates | The benefits of working longer
Andrea Ramsey has withdrawn as a Democratic candidate for the House after reports surfaced of a 2005 lawsuit that accused her of sexual harassment. Ramsey, who was an HR executive at the time, has denied allegations of improper behavior, including firing a male employee for refusing her advances. Politico (12/15),The Kansas City Star (Mo.) (tiered subscription model)/McClatchy Washington Bureau (12/15)
Recruiting & Retention
One question explores a different facet of job candidates Job interviews often focus on how knowledgeable candidates are, but it's also important to find people who are able to connect with others, writes Yewande Ige, global recruitment strategist at ThoughtWorks. Encourage candidates to reflect on their empathy by asking the question, "Are you willing to be wrong about your opinion on the world?" Fast Company online (12/14)
Judge blocks enforcement of new birth control coverage exemptions A federal judge has granted Pennsylvania's request for an injunction temporarily blocking enforcement of Trump administration rules that would allow more employers to stop offering coverage of contraceptives at no additional cost on moral or religious grounds. Judge Wendy Beetlestone said the regulation introduces "sweeping" exemptions, calling them the "proverbial exception that swallows the rule." ABC News/The Associated Press (12/15)
The HR Leader
How to respond to workplace bullies Workplace bullying is a common problem, with a 2017 survey by the Workplace Bullying Institute finding 1 in 5 Americans have faced abusive conduct. Here is a look at signs of bullying, relevant laws and how to stop this behavior. U.S. News & World Report (12/13)
