3 requirements for a "good comes first" work culture | Amazon plans corporate hiring spree in Boston | Change your mindset for new perspective and ideas
House Democrats introduce $15 minimum wage bill Democrats introduced legislation in the House Tuesday that would raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 per hour to $15, but Republicans are expected to oppose the bill. A 2019 Congressional Budget Office analysis found that the increase would ultimately move 1.3 million Americans above the poverty level, but also result in an equal number of job losses. Full Story: NBC News (1/27)
3 requirements for a "good comes first" work culture Leaders who want a "good comes first" culture must create an atmosphere where respect, integrity and optimism are lived values, says S. Chris Edmonds in this video and blog post. "When leaders disrespect, demean and discount the ideas, efforts and contributions of employees daily, the lack of authentic emotional connection is blatant," he says. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (1/26)
Amazon is expanding its footprint in the Boston market with plans to hire 3,000 corporate employees. It has leased a 630,000-square-foot office building in the city's Seaport development to accommodate new employees, and the company previously leased a 430,000-square-foot building that will have space for about 2,000 employees when it is completed. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (1/26)
Change your mindset for new perspective and ideas Workers can avoid stagnation and generate fresh ideas with an exploration mindset that can help expand their thinking and curiosity, writes Dina Smith, owner of Cognitas. Smith offers five strategies for adjusting to a new mindset, including using a low-stakes situation to try out the approach. Full Story: Fast Company online (1/26)
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Pandemic leads to changes in corporate structures As a result of the pandemic, companies are moving away from a strict hierarchical structure while also focusing on reskilling current employees. "Most employers are saying that they are building new organizational structures for the future that allow them to adapt to change, become more agile and operate faster," says Karen Fichuk, CEO of Randstad North America. Full Story: HR Dive (1/22)
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Survey: Remote work has been mostly successful Remote work has been successful during the pandemic, say 83% of employers and 71% of employees who responded to a PwC survey. Employers place a priority on employee productivity as a reason for in-office work, while employees consider the opportunity to collaborate as most important. Full Story: PwC (1/12)
If you've ever stood in the paint aisle at a big box store, trying to differentiate between 50 shades of tan, Karen Vaughan's method may prove more interesting and meaningful. Vaughan and Yamina Pressler, both soil scientists, produce pigments out of soil, and Pressler attracts new audiences through soil art livestreams on social media. Full Story: Smithsonian online (1/26)
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