Report: Most employees don't use all their vacation time | CODE2040 seeks to diversify Silicon Valley tech industry | World Trade Center's Oculus retail area to add 10K jobs
Report: Most employees don't use all their vacation time Workers in the US forfeit $61.4 billion in benefits each year, with 55% of US employees not using all of their vacation time last year, according to a Project: Time Off report. Not taking time off can make you a less effective employee, as those who take 10 or fewer days off per year are not as likely to receive a raise or bonus, the report states. Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.) (6/26)
Employee Engagement is More than Buzz; It's Real According to Aberdeen research, companies with employee engagement programs enjoy 233% greater customer loyalty. Their recent report provides a detailed overview of the key activities organizations use to establish an employee engagement program that increases revenue, reduces costs and creates happy customers. Read the Report
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CODE2040 seeks to diversify Silicon Valley tech industry CODE2040 is working to boost diversity in Silicon Valley by connecting employers with qualified minorities through a fellowship program. "With the competitiveness of the sector, the US as a whole is going to rely on the ability to attract, hire, and retain diverse talent, and also to create products and services that speak to those communities," said Fellows Program Director Chris Simamora. CNET (6/22)World Trade Center's Oculus retail area to add 10K jobs The Oculus retail section at the World Trade Center is expected to open in August and is looking to hire 10,000 people for its retail shops, restaurants and vendors. Shopping center owner Westfield is holding a job fair and participating in the Hiring Our Heroes program to fill the positions. New York Post (6/23)
Every leader has weaknesses. Do you know what yours are? Everyone has blind spots, and for leaders these often include strategic planning, domain-specific expertise or the way other people think about them, writes Naphtali Hoff. It's important to build a warning system based on feedback from trusted sources to avoid overestimating your abilities and the depth of your support, he writes. SmartBrief/Leadership (6/23)
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Maine's first lady waits tables to buy a car Maine first lady Ann LePage has taken a summer job as a waitress at a seafood restaurant to purchase a car. "Oh, honey, it's all about the money," says LePage, whose husband, Gov. Paul LePage, earns $70,000 annually. Reuters (6/25)
