Tech firms urge Congress to protect DACA recipients | Analysis: DACA decision affects hospitality, retail, construction most | Many employers see benefits in standing desks
Tech firms are taking a hard line against President Donald Trump's order to shut down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Executives from companies including Apple, Facebook and Microsoft are urging Congress to pass legislation protecting DACA recipients from deportation. GeekWire (9/5),Wired online (9/5) Analysis: DACA decision affects hospitality, retail, construction most Elimination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program would hit the construction, hospitality and retail industries hardest because they employ almost half of 1.3 million immigrants eligible for the program, according to a New American Economy analysis. Some companies say they do not plan to end employment of people covered by the program and even plan to offer legal protection. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (9/5)
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Recruiting & Retention
Many employers see benefits in standing desks Standing desks are becoming a more important perk for employees, especially among millennials, and they are the fastest-growing employee benefit in US workplaces, according to a report from the Society for Human Resource Management. While more studies are needed to understand the health effects of reducing prolonged sitting periods, people are more likely to collaborate with one another when they stand often, according to Ergotron CEO Peter Segar. Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.) (tiered subscription model) (9/3)
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More double-digit premium hikes face people without ACA subsidies Another year of double-digit premium increases appears imminent for millions of people who get no tax credits for the individual health insurance policies they buy on Affordable Care Act exchanges. The number of such ACA customers is down 20% this year, and those exiting the market likely are healthier, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. The Associated Press (9/4)
Path to Workforce
"Work colleges" curb student debt, aid job prep A few colleges follow a unique model in which students pay part of their tuition through working. These "work colleges" help students graduate with less debt compared with peers and prepare students for real work experiences, which some employers say traditional schools fail to provide. The Hechinger Report (9/2)
The HR Leader
Survey suggests gender gap in HR leaders' perception of sexism A YouGov survey commissioned by Young Women's Trust that polled HR decision-makers found that women are more likely to believe their workplaces are sexist. Nearly two-thirds of all respondents said they felt sexism was a presence at their organization. The Guardian (London) (9/4)
