Racial slur gets Netflix communication chief fired | Summer slack gives employees a productivity boost | Tips for creating a workplace that promotes mental health
Netflix Chief Communications Officer Jonathan Friedland has been let go after using a racial slur during a PR meeting about sensitive words, then using it again with black HR employees. Friedland has apologized for minimizing the meaning of the word and for offending staffers. Los Angeles Times (tiered subscription model) (6/22),CNNMoney (6/22)
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Summer slack gives employees a productivity boost Business productivity traditionally is slower during the summer. However, research shows longer summer vacations and slower days at work actually enhance employee productivity overall. Inc. online (6/22)
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Survey finds more companies offer paid parental leave A Society for Human Resource Management survey found 35% of employers offered paid maternity leave in 2018, an increase from 26% in 2016, while paid paternity leave increased from 21% to 29%. The survey of more than 3,500 human resources professionals showed 34% of organizations increased benefits over the past year, including telecommuting and company-organized fitness challenges. Employee Benefit News (free registration) (6/22)
