Former FEMA HR head investigated for possible sexual misconduct | Homeless software developer gets job offers after sign goes viral | HR's role in strategy grows, MetLife exec says
Corey Coleman, former head of HR at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, has been accused of sexual misconduct, including hiring women as potential sexual partners for male employees, and is under investigation. FEMA Administrator Brock Long has told employees and lawmakers about the investigation and steps he's taking to shut down harassment. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (7/30),CNN (7/31)
Recruiting & Retention
Homeless software developer gets job offers after sign goes viral David Casarez, a Texas A&M graduate who has three years of experience in software development and who is homeless, has received more than 200 job offers after a photo of him standing on a Silicon Valley street with a sign saying "Homeless / Hungry 4 success / Take a resume" went viral. Casarez moved to Mountain View, Calif., last year to work in tech, but the high cost of living has made finding housing impossible during his job search. USA Today (7/30)
Mastering the art of reinvention Renewing yourself professionally requires careful self-analysis and an honest assessment of your abilities, George Watts and James Millar write. They outline phases of the "leadership renewal system," showing how leaders can assess their talents and personalities to find professional identities that best complement their skill sets. Training magazine (7/25)
Benefits & Compensation
House vote nears to suspend ACA employer fine, delay tax The House is nearing a vote on a bill that would suspend the Affordable Care Act's employer mandate and would postpone implementation of the "Cadillac tax" on high-cost health benefits. Government analysts estimate the bill would add $39.5 billion to the budget deficit through 2028. ThinkAdvisor (free registration) (7/31)
The HR Leader
Anti-discrimination coalition members include Yelp, Lyft The Open to All coalition, whose members pledge not to discriminate against customers or workers on the basis of race, sexual orientation or other characteristics, comprises 1,200 businesses and cities. Its members include Levi Strauss, Yelp, Lyft, New York City, Oakland, Calif., the American Civil Liberties Union, the Service Employees International Union and the NAACP. The Associated Press (7/31)
I never lie down at night without reflecting that -- young as I am -- I may not live to see another day.
