We Are Unlimited, McDonald's flip arches for Women's Day | How unintended bias in hiring undermines diversity | CEO: New hires need to know they belong
Omnicom's We Are Unlimited inverted the iconic "M" arches logo outside a McDonald's in California to turn it into a "W" to celebrate International Women's Day. Video and images of the inverted logo are also running across digital, and 100 US restaurants will feature staff wearing special uniforms, as well as limited-edition product packaging. The Drum (Scotland) (3/8),Business Insider (3/7)
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Recruiting & Retention
How unintended bias in hiring undermines diversity Companies are focusing more on team diversity and inclusion but might inadvertently show bias in hiring. Gwen Moran reviews common ways unconscious bias creeps in, including excessive demand for credentials or job experience and use of "bro" language in job postings. Fast Company online (3/7)
Labor Dept. rolls out self-reporting program for wage violations As part of a new pilot program, the Department of Labor will allow businesses to self-report potential wage and overtime violations without having to pay civil monetary penalties. "Right now if a company is aware of a mistake there is no simple mechanism for them to come forward and say we made a mistake we want to voluntarily come forward and pay our back wages," said Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta. The Hill (3/6)
Technology
Make cybersecurity part of the company culture HR should make cybersecurity an organizational goal and create a security culture that involves all levels of employees, says Michael Gianarakis, director of Trustwave SpiderLabs. "If security is seen as an important priority, as it should be for the C-suite and middle management, it will filter down to the organization and people will act accordingly," Gianarakis says. Human Resources Director (Australia) (3/2)
Jason Brown, a member of the Penobscot Indian Nation, has been awarded $40,000 in a racial-harassment lawsuit against his employer, Day's Jewelers. The suit alleges that store owners have made disparaging comments about Brown's heritage and that Brown has felt uncomfortable challenging their statements for fear of not advancing in the company. The Olympian (Olympia, Wash.)/The Associated Press (3/7)
