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Pinterest wanted to create a warm, positive workplace different from the confrontational environment common at technology companies. But former employees call the culture passive-aggressive and say it likely has contributed to slow growth, missteps in product development and high employee turnover. CNBC (4/10)
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Mont. lawmakers mull student-loan perk for teachers Montana lawmakers are looking at reviving a state-funded plan that helps teachers pay off their student loans, but other measures seeking to boost recruitment and retention, such as funds for grow-your-own programs, are off the table. Leaders in rural school districts say having more than one incentive is crucial to attracting educators. Billings Gazette (Mont.) (4/8)
Technology
VR tool tackles sexual misconduct in the workplace Regatta has created a virtual reality tool that trains people on how to identify and prevent sexual misconduct in the workplace. The technology puts workers in a conversation and tracks eye and body movement, then helps them understand the correct response. HR Dive (4/9)
The HR Leader
There's no crying in baseball, but there is at the office When employees cry at work, it can mean that their job is important to them, and they care deeply about succeeding, says organizational psychologist Liane Davey. Leaders should ask open-ended questions to get at the root of the emotion while thanking people for sharing their vulnerability. Quartz (4/9)
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