Civil Rights Act's Title VII does not protect sexual orientation, DOJ says | Ways to make workers happy | Women mysteriously absent among edtech directors
Civil Rights Act's Title VII does not protect sexual orientation, DOJ says The Justice Department has filed an amicus brief stating that the Civil Rights Act's Title VII does not apply to employment "discrimination based on sexual orientation." It notes that "any efforts to amend Title VII's scope should be directed to Congress rather than the courts." CNN (7/27)
Building a Better McDonald’s (With L&D) McDonald's is taking bold steps to globalize worldwide learning and development across all functions and franchises, with Chief Learning Officer Rob Lauber leading the way. ATD's CTDO magazine shares the story of the fast-food behemoth's L&D-fueled transformation. Read it in CTDO. Browse the summer issue.
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Recruiting & Retention
Ways to make workers happy Make your workplace happier by hiring people who fit with the company's culture, treating employees fairly and encouraging workers to go home on time, writes Paul McDonald, senior executive director at Robert Half. "Finally, celebrating employees' successes goes a long way toward boosting well-being," he writes. Workforce online (7/24)
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Wellness coaching, flextime can ease stress caused by job insecurity Uncertain job security can affect employees' physical and mental health, reducing productivity and increasing absenteeism, researchers at Ball State University's College of Health say. Employers can relieve stress associated with job insecurity by offering counseling services, wellness coaching and flexible work hours; managing shifts; communicating well; and clearly defining work roles, says lead author Jagdish Khubchandani. Employee Benefit News (7/25)
Technology such as Slack and Skype has opened the way for more small businesses to adopt telecommuting. Advantages are considerable, but downsides include difficulty gauging employee morale and attitude. The Associated Press (7/26)
The HR Leader
Think differently about millennials Millennials are changing the workforce by showing their eagerness to help companies meet goals, pushing for flexible work schedules, and promoting a culture of high performance, writes Carol Cochran, director of people and culture at FlexJobs and Remote.co. "Instead of focusing on perceived downsides of Millennial professionals, HR and business leaders should focus on the positive attributes that this cohort brings to work, and how they can be harnessed to make large, long-lasting, and positive impacts," she writes. HR People + Strategy Blog (7/24)
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