WSJ reportedly preparing report on Netflix culture | The Waymo-Uber case could discourage job-hopping in tech | Help employees cope with a difficult commute
The Wall Street Journal is working on an in-depth look at Netflix's workplace culture from employees' perspectives, sources say. Netflix has not publicly responded, but executives reportedly have told employees to prepare for the report. NBC News (10/18)
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Recruiting & Retention
The Waymo-Uber case could discourage job-hopping in tech Anthony Levandowski was known as a relentless innovator and entrepreneur who advanced Google's autonomous-car efforts before leaving for Uber and embroiling the companies in a trade-secrets lawsuit, as well as an arbitration case against Levandowski. The larger effect, Charles Duhigg writes, could be a chilling effect on the ability of tech employees to leave and take their knowledge elsewhere -- reversing the longstanding job-hopping culture that helped make Silicon Valley what it is today. The New Yorker (tiered subscription model) (10/22)
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Benefits & Compensation
Employers add boutique fitness studios to wellness plans Companies are sponsoring access to boutique fitness studios as a voluntary benefit or as part of an employee wellness program because it may help employees adopt long-term healthy behaviors, writes benefits consultant Nicholas Park. Boutique fitness studios are a good fit for a diverse workforce and can offer employees flexibility and better access to fitness classes. Workforce online (10/18)
The HR Leader
Reshape employee attitude on leadership training Employees are often the best source of material for leadership positions, but workers sometimes find training that would prepare them burdensome. Hireology CEO Adam Robinson recommends four tips to remedy the situation, beginning with emphasizing opportunities for training in recruitment material to get hires excited from the start. Inc. online (10/18)
Claire Busby has sued Berkshire Bed, saying she has permanent spinal damage after being "catapulted" from a bed during intercourse. The UK company denies improper assembly of the bed, but Busby maintains its malfunction is responsible for her paralysis. The Telegraph (London) (tiered subscription model) (10/15)
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