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Matt Lauer out at NBC after sexual harassment allegation
Matt Lauer out at NBC after sexual harassment allegation
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NBC has decided to terminate Matt Lauer as its lead morning news anchor after a woman came forward with a detailed account of sexual harassment. NBC News President Andrew Lack informed staff that Lauer had violated the organization's standards and said he received information suggesting "this may not have been an isolated incident."
The New York Times (free-article access for SmartBrief readers) (11/29) 
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What is the ROI of Talent Management?
While CEOs see the business value of talent management, some organizations have found it challenging to quantify the business impact or return on such investments. Learn how to measure the impact a unified talent management offering will have for your organization.
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Recruiting & Retention
Watch for these 5 signs of employees preparing to move on
It's rare that restless employees who are about to leave don't exhibit signs of discontent beforehand that alert managers can spot. Steve Goldstein, president of Engaged Leadership Advisors, looks at five red flags, including a lack of focus on long-term goals, and how managers can respond.
Inc. online (11/28) 
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Leadership & Development
Benefits & Compensation
Companies respond to millennials' paternity leave expectations
Paternity leave is an important benefit for millennials, and companies such as EY have expanded their offerings in this area. However, some men who work at companies that offer paternity leave don't take it, for fear of looking less committed to their jobs.
The New York Times (free-article access for SmartBrief readers) (11/28) 
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Path to Workforce
US schools top rankings for "employable" students
US schools top rankings for "employable" students
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Seven US colleges and universities, led by the California Institute of Technology, dominated the top 10 institutions whose graduates were deemed "most employable" on this year's Times Higher Education rankings. Laurent Dupasquier, managing partner at Emerging, which commissioned the rankings, says schools that focus on fostering students' soft skills rose in this year's rankings.
Campus Technology (11/27) 
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The HR Leader
Do training programs really stop workplace harassment?
The limited research that is available suggests that training programs meant to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace may not be effective, writes Lauren Edelman of the University of California at Berkeley. Despite the prevalence of anti-harassment programs at large employers, "workplace sexual harassment remains common," she writes.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (11/26) 
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The measure of leadership is not the quality of the head, but the tone of the body. The signs of outstanding leadership appear primarily among the followers.
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