UK official calls excuses for lack of female execs "pitiful" | Keys to building an engaged workforce | How to turn workplace anxiety into something positive
UK official calls excuses for lack of female execs "pitiful" Major UK companies have offered "pitiful and patronizing" reasons so few women are on their boards, business minister Andrew Griffiths says. Griffiths' comment comes in response to a survey led by GlaxoSmithKline Chairman Philip Hampton, who has challenged firms in the FTSE 350 index to ensure women occupy at least one-third of board and leadership posts by 2020. The Guardian (London) (5/30),BBC (5/30)
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Recruiting & Retention
Keys to building an engaged workforce Developing effective managers and creating a positive work experience are key for keeping staff engaged, says Abbey Louie, founder of Elan Consulting Group. It's also critical to offer opportunities for advancement and allow employees to make real contributions to the business, experts say. Fast Company online (5/29)
Walmart is offering to subsidize college tuition for employees through a partnership with Guild Education. Workers must study business or supply chain management at the University of Florida, Bellevue University or Brandman University and must contribute $1 daily to tuition. CNBC (5/30)
Technology
Technology helps employees fight sexual harassment Apps have been developed to help employees document and report sexual harassment, though Bravely founder Toby Hervey argues that better training and policies are also needed. "There's definitely a hunger for scalable ways to address this long-standing, pervasive social issue," according to a statement by the makers of Callisto, a reporting tool used at universities. Employee Benefit News (5/28),Human Resource Executive (5/24)
Netflix has a workplace culture that encourages employees to take risks and talk about their shortcomings, says Jessica Neal, the company's chief talent officer. The company frequently circulates memos to keep staff informed and promote collaboration. The Drum (Scotland) (5/29)
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