More recruiters say they are looking to refugees to fill jobs many Americans don't want, such as positions at meat-processing plants and lumber mills. Refugees are eager for work and are willing to relocate or commute to rural locations, recruiters say. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (4/1)
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Why leaders need 720-degree development The practice of 360-degree feedback provides limited insight, but 720-degree development, tailored to the whole person, lets individuals identify strengths and weaknesses productively, writes Kevin Cashman of Korn Ferry. This heightened self-awareness, combined with real-time feedback, improves authenticity, communication and perception. Training magazine (4/3)
Benefits & Compensation
Poll: 60% of those using ACA plans believe market is collapsing A Kaiser Family Foundation poll found that 60% of people getting insurance through the Affordable Care Act and about half of Americans overall believe its insurance marketplaces are collapsing. However, the poll also showed that 90% of people with coverage through the ACA said they will continue using it, and 84% said they are not interested in short-term health plans that are cheaper but offer less coverage. USA Today (4/3)
The HR Leader
Nike aims to overhaul its workplace culture Nike will review HR practices and retrain managers in an effort to improve its workplace culture after a pattern of complaints and departures, including its former chief HR officer. "We are laser-focused on making Nike a more inclusive culture and accelerating diverse representation within our leadership teams," said CEO Mark Parker. Morningstar/Dow Jones Newswires (3/31)
Life is a process of becoming, a combination of states we have to go through. Where people fail is that they wish to elect a state and remain in it. This is a kind of death.
