Uber's HR chief resigns in wake of whistleblower email | The many subjects to avoid in job interviews | Everyone has fears, and you can learn to overcome them
Liane Hornsey has resigned as chief people officer at Uber in light of allegations she overlooked reports of racial discrimination. An anonymous employee emailed the company's whistleblower account and chief legal officer warning he or she would go public if the company did not address the complaints. CNBC/Reuters (7/10),Fortune/Bloomberg (7/11)
Recruiting & Retention
The many subjects to avoid in job interviews Asking job candidates the most revealing and insightful questions is an understandable focus for interviewers, but they shouldn't overlook the fact some questions might cross a legal line. Marci Martin reviews a long list of subjects questions must not explore. Business News Daily (7/6)
Minimum wage hikes now in effect for 18 cities, states As of July 1, minimum wage hikes went into effect for 15 localities, two states and Washington, D.C. The hikes may result in job cuts, says the Employment Policies Institute, while studies show the majority of Americans support wage increases. HR Dive (7/6)
Just over half of college students say the value of their degree is not keeping pace with the amount of money they're paying to earn it, according to a survey from Ascent Student Loans. The survey also found that 60% are paying for more than half of the cost of a degree program, while 47% say they're paying more than they expected. CNBC (7/9)
The HR Leader
How to help employees ward off loneliness Help employees fend off feelings of loneliness by helping managers understand what employees are going through. "We must make sure we have regular face-to-face communication, even if it's virtual," says Nancy Spangler of Greenleaf Integrative. Human Resource Executive (7/5)
Discontent is the first necessity of progress. Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I'll show you a failure.
