Initial jobless claims hit lowest point in over 53 years | Put company values front and center to attract talent | Don't overlook meaningful correlations
Initial jobless claims fell to 166,000 last week, the lowest level in more than 53 years, beating expectations by Dow Jones economists of 200,000. Meanwhile, continuing claims increased to 1.52 million. Full Story: CNBC (4/7)
Recruiting & Retention
Put company values front and center to attract talent Companies can hire the right employees if they ensure a fit with company values and mission throughout the interview process, talent executive Jalie Cohen writes. Cohen shares nine questions to ask, including, "Can you tell me about a time where you had to be adaptable?" and "What matters most to you in your 9-5?" Full Story: Fast Company (tiered subscription model) (4/6)
Biden unveils steps to strengthen ACA, expand coverage At a White House event marking 12 years since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, President Joe Biden announced new efforts to strengthen the ACA, including a new executive order instructing federal agencies "to do everything in their power" to expand coverage and simplify enrollment and a proposed rule that would eliminate the so-called family glitch in the health care law. The glitch means some people with family coverage might not be eligible for the same premium assistance they would if they sought coverage as individuals, affecting an estimated 5.1 million people. Full Story: ABC News (4/5),FierceHealthcare (4/5)
The HR Leader
Use 6 questions to shape your leadership Leaders can use the "5 W's" and "how" to understand their key stakeholders, where their leadership is most needed and other key concerns, writes Meredith Persily Lamel, CEO of Aspire@Work. "Leadership is not a one-size-fits-all job, and by using this 'six paths' framework of questions, you'll better understand and assess context and how you fit into your specific role as a leader," Lamel writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (4/7)
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York City is ready to pay as much as $94,000 for people to send out real-time information for customers about the transit system on Twitter. "If you really want to tweet about fixing transit all day, we'll pay you to do it," the MTA said on its subway alerts account. Full Story: BNN Bloomberg (Canada) (4/7)
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