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Google is developing a platform, Google Hire, that lets employers collect and manage candidate applications online. Some insiders are concerned the platform will let employers see private information, such as search history, but Google says employers receive only information candidates provide voluntarily. Ubergizmo.com (4/17),News.com.au (Australia) (4/16)
Leaders should consider giving employees paid time off to participate in civic engagement, such as volunteerism or peaceful protest, writes Susan Johnston. Patagonia, for example, pays bail for employees arrested during a peaceful protest of environmental issues and offers paid time off for subsequent court appearances or legal appointments. Fast Company online (4/20),The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (4/18),The Huffington Post (4/20)
The HR Leader
How to get employees to speak their minds Many employees are afraid to speak up when something is wrong out of fear for retaliation even when there's no history of that, writes Susan Mazza. For leaders to encourage dissent and contrary opinions, they need to get comfortable with criticism and publicly ask for and thank people for it. HalogenSoftware.com (4/19)
Workplace Chatter
Barista begs people to stop ordering Unicorn Frappuccino A Starbucks barista has tweeted a video begging customers to stop ordering the Unicorn Frappuccino, saying repeatedly making the complicated drink causes extreme stress. Starbucks says it will reach out to the barista and discuss ways to improve his experience. The Associated Press (4/21),CBS MoneyWatch (4/19)
I stand upon my desk to remind myself that we must constantly look at things in a different way.
