All proposals in sexual harassment report adopted by Uber's board | What to look for when hiring new college graduates | Be careful promoting one of these employees
All proposals in sexual harassment report adopted by Uber's board The board of directors of Uber Technologies unanimously adopted the recommendations made in a report on sexual harassment at the company delivered by former US Attorney General Eric Holder. The policies proposed by Holder's report are expected to impose tighter controls on Uber's hiring, spending and in other areas where executives have had almost unlimited autonomy. Reuters (6/12)
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What to look for when hiring new college graduates If you're thinking about hiring a recent college graduate, use the interview process as an opportunity to test applicants on their trustworthiness, resilience and performance, writes Dave Lavinsky, co-founder of Growthink. "A great new hire will be able to offer new ideas at times, while accepting how your company does things at others," he notes. Entrepreneur online (6/8)
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Research shows 42% of companies let employees take a "summer Friday" by leaving the office early. The perk is an easy way to offer flexible work options as wage and benefit growth remains stagnant, HR leaders say. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (6/9)
The HR Leader
Tips to protect Muslim workers from harassment Companies should ensure workplace policies and culture respect Muslim employees and safeguard them from harassment, writes Allen Smith. Tips for creating a tolerant environment include accommodating schedules, prayer practices and dress codes. SHRM Online (6/12)
