Silicon Valley takes lead in response to immigration crackdown | Starbucks CEO promises to hire refugees | Organize arguments for diversity in a more compelling way
Starbucks will hire 10,000 refugees worldwide during the next five years, CEO Howard Schultz says. Interpreters who have worked with the US military will be prioritized. VentureBeat/Reuters (1/29)
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Leadership & Development
Organize arguments for diversity in a more compelling way The first step to diversity and equity in the workplace is educating employees that not everyone has equal opportunities and that diversity measures are set up to empower people despite those gaps. The next step is convincing business leaders of the financial benefits to diverse innovation within the company, writes Elise James-Decruise. Fortune (1/26)
Benefits & Compensation
Zillow creates sabbatical for long-term employees Employees who have been with Zillow at least six years are eligible for a sabbatical of up to six weeks. About 10% of the company's workforce is eligible for the "ZG R&R." CNNMoney (1/27)
The HR Leader
A better way to brainstorm Brainstorms in their traditional sense don't work, can create groupthink and can even lead teams in the wrong direction, writes Art Markman. He argues for groups that stay apart until people have ideas, meeting only to discuss a few of the best ideas. Fast Company online (1/27)How to combat passive-aggressiveness Leaders dealing with passive-aggressive people can't change them, but they can control their responses to such behavior, writes Eric Barker. He offers five tips, including being clear about what you need, rewarding proper behavior and making noncompliance a problem for them, not just you. Barking Up The Wrong Tree blog (1/29)
