Facebook plans to build 1,500 affordable housing units next to its Willow Campus in Menlo Park, Calif., to ease the cost of living in Silicon Valley. The project will be available to the public and will include a shopping center, a pharmacy and additional office space. TechRepublic (7/10)
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Recruiting & Retention
Address biases, make changes to increase female hires Atlassian was able to increase the number of women it hired for technical roles by 80% by first acknowledging that the company wasn't a meritocracy, says diversity inclusion chief Aubrey Blanche. Companies can emulate Atlassian's progress by setting clear, measurable goals standardizing evaluations and changing exclusive practices, among other steps. First Round Review (7/6)
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Strategies for Success from TrainingMag.com
How to avoid miscommunication Assuming you know what team members are thinking at all times and never checking these assumptions with thoughtful conversations is unwise, writes Robert Chen, executive coach at Exec-Comm. Chen offers tips for avoiding miscommunication and holding effective conversations that build trust and meaningful relationships. Training magazine (7/5)
Benefits & Compensation
Army widens program for 3-year leave The Army has expanded the Career Intermission Pilot Program, letting active duty soldiers take a three-year break from service to "pursue personal or professional growth." Congress authorized the program in 2009 as a retention tool, but few soldiers have used it because of fear that interrupting service would disrupt their career. Task & Purpose (7/10)
The HR Leader
What to ask in an exit interview To gain valuable information from an exit interview with outgoing staff members, ask questions such as why they looked for another job and whether they'd consider returning under different circumstances, writes Laura Fransen. Ask them if they think management recognizes employee contributions properly, whether their job description changed, and if they have suggestions for improving employee morale. Human Resources (Singapore) (7/6)
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