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April 16, 2020
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Getting Ahead
Parker Dewey has announced it will provide templates and best practices to assist organizations convert summer programs into remote internships. "We've found that by 'unbundling' the workload of a traditional internship into discrete projects, interns working remotely can have an engaging experience that best prepares them to launch their careers upon graduation," says Founder and CEO Jeffrey Moss.
Full Story: HR Dive (4/15) 
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Internal podcasts can be an effective way to connect senior executives to the workforce and create a sense of connection, says Messy.fm CEO Molly Beck. Beck offers a five-step plan for creating an employee-only podcast, from choosing a host to recording to tracking metrics.
Full Story: Quartz (tiered subscription model) (4/15) 
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Help strengthen employees during the pandemic by coaching them individually and offering learning opportunities, write David Sluss and Edward Powley. "Another thing you can do is help your direct reports recognize special talents or skills that might be especially useful during the crisis," they write.
Full Story: Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (4/14) 
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Making the Connection
LinkedIn's new Featured section highlights media mentions and work samples on personal profiles, writes Valerie Morris of Tintero Creative. Here's a guide to using the free tool to showcase LinkedIn content or external links.
Full Story: Social Media Examiner (4/15) 
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The Landscape
Ghost kitchens are thriving during pandemic
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To tap into the food on-demand market, SBE Entertainment Group began expanding ghost kitchens months ago, and the strategy has paid off during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company is now planning to fill 1,000 positions in cities across the country to support their chef-driven delivery-only brands.
Full Story: Restaurant Hospitality online (4/15),  CNBC (4/15) 
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Google is slowing the pace of hiring for the remainder of the year and reevaluating its investments in areas like data centers, non-essential marketing and travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A few areas in the company will keep the current hiring momentum, and Google said it will continue onboarding newly hired professionals.
Full Story: 9to5Google (4/15),  Bloomberg (tiered subscription model) (4/15) 
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A viral video in the UK is paying tribute to the immigrant and ethnic minority workers on the frontline during the coronavirus crisis featuring the poem "You Clap for Me Now." "We must ensure that we never go back to a time where we ignore, hurt or disrespect people because of their religion, profession, or the color of their skin," says video creator Sachini Imbuldeniya.
Full Story: CNN (4/15) 
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The Water Cooler
Are you still paying to watch live sports on TV?
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If car insurance companies awash in premiums while everyone is not driving can figure out a way to refund or credit drivers, surely the powers that be in the sports TV world can figure out a way to do the same. Alternatively, you could just temporarily cancel your subscription.
Full Story: Ars Technica (4/14) 
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