ACLU takes up case of woman fired for menstrual symptoms | Amazon's robots make room for more mentally challenging jobs | Use the "workplace popcorn" method to be more productive
ACLU takes up case of woman fired for menstrual symptoms The American Civil Liberties Union is appealing the dismissal of a case involving a Georgia woman who says she was fired for leaking menstrual blood on a chair and carpet at work. The judge who dismissed the case said Alisha Coleman had not proved her "excessive menstruation was treated less favorably than similar conditions affecting both sexes." The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (9/11)
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With more than 100,000 robots working in warehouses and other areas of its company across the globe, Amazon is finding new positions for its employees. Machines take on the more tedious, physically demanding roles, allowing workers more time to focus on mentally challenging tasks. The New York Times (free-article access for SmartBrief readers) (9/10)
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The Greatness Gap Achievers surveyed North American employees about their level of connection with core engagement factors, such as their company's mission, their perceptions and experience of recognition at work, and their workplace culture. The data shows us that there are a few things missing. Read the results
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Strategies for Success from TrainingMag.com
Why policy manuals don't work in natural disasters Employer manuals cannot cover every scenario workers face after a natural disaster, making it tough for managers to make decisions about employee situations, writes John Kolm, CEO of Team Results USA. Kolm urges use of a people-first system, which lets leaders manage fallout and support employees. Training magazine (9/1)
Benefits & Compensation
Is this company's wellness plan too invasive? FS Investments in Philadelphia calls its wellness program "the Journey," and it begins with a physical assessment of new hires by a fitness trainer and a consult with a dietitian that determines the calorie content of free meals provided at breakfast, lunch and dinner. CEO Michael Foreman says the program has reduced health insurance costs 23% and has decreased body fat among employees. Bloomberg (9/12)
The HR Leader
Trust is a 2-way street Trust employees to have good ideas and to do their jobs without your constant oversight, and you'll receive trust in return, write Thuy Sindell and Milo Sindell of Skyline Group International. HR People + Strategy Blog (9/6)
First, say to yourself what you would be, and then do what you have to do.
