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Department of Defense must face charge that use of breathalyzer test was discrimination, court decides
- The U.S. Department of Defense will have to face a lawsuit alleging discrimination based on a breathalyzer test.
- The supervisor forced a school psychologist suffering from alcoholism to take the test before returning to work.
- The judge denied the defense department's request to dismiss the claim.
- The supervisor also wrongfully disclosed the worker's history of alcohol abuse in violation of the Rehabilitation Act.
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Report: Nonprofit Sector Recovering, Open to Expand
- The nonprofit sector has largely recovered from the lows of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey by BDO.
- 52% of nonprofit leaders reported increased revenue during the last fiscal year. 82% said the culture of their workplace is 'strong' or 'very strong'.
- 52% of nonprofit leaders plan to increase investments in new programs, and 73% plan to expand or shift the scope of their mission.
- Nonprofits are reevaluating their missions and engaging in strategic planning to respond to stakeholder pressure and evolving factors.
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job application is fixated on high school academic performance
- Employers asking job applicants about their high school performance is concerning.
- High school performance is not a reliable indicator of job performance, especially for administrative positions.
- GPA and test scores do not necessarily correlate with professional success.
- Focusing on high school performance may be an attempt to screen out older workers.
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Leaders need strong communication skills — but many don’t have them, survey says
- Leaders lack communication skills, which are considered critical to their success, according to research by the Association for Talent Development.
- Organizations spend more on training leaders than on training employees in general.
- Leadership training in soft skills is done to improve organizational performance and engagement.
- Employers who invest in leadership programs see a solid return on investment in terms of improved revenue, sales, employee retention, and lower recruiting costs.
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What is ‘time to fill’?
- Time to fill is a metric that measures the average number of days it takes to fill an open position from the date a new role is posted to the date a candidate accepts an offer.
- Time to fill is different from time to hire, with the former measuring the entire hiring period and the latter focusing on the candidate's journey through the hiring pipeline.
- For internal searches, time to fill can be a useful KPI, but for external searches, it may not fully capture the value of a search firm.
- To calculate time to fill, organizations can track the total number of days from the job posting date to when a new hire accepts an offer, and consider variations based on role, industry, and seniority.
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The price of truth: Whistleblowers, the unsung heroes
- India’s largest IT company in August terminated an employee who had served the organisation for 11 years, leaving a dark stain on the corporate world after the female employee’s sexual harassment complaint against a manager was upheld.
- There is some protection under India’s Whistle Blowers Protection Act (2014) for those who report corruption, abuse of power or misconduct. However, in the private sector, whistleblowers are left to fend for themselves.
- Retaliation is common for whistleblowers globally, and a report found that 61% of employees reporting irregularities experienced retaliation, ranging from withheld promotions to ostracism and worse.
- Organisations are afraid of controversies and operate a culture of silence, whereby an employee exposing corruption, fraud or harassment is seen as a betrayal.
- The impact on whistleblowers is devastating; their careers are derailed, reputations tainted and financial stability threatened. The difficult decision of choosing between integrity and survival is all too often feels entirely necessary.
- Corporate India needs to move beyond performative ethics, meaning anti-retaliatory policies must be actively enforced. The absence of an OSHA style regulatory body in the private sector leaves employees vulnerable and discouraged from speaking up.
- Leadership could also be key. Leaders could ask whether ignoring a whistleblower is worth the damage to organisational integrity, chipping away at the trust of both employees and the public.
- Courage is at the core of whistleblowing, but without safeguard mechanisms, whistleblowers continue to bear the brunt of speaking truth to power.
- The real cost of silence will continue to be carried by the few who choose to break it until there is systemic change and accountability in the private sector.
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New apprenticeship program to offer options for workers with criminal records
- Background check company, Checkr, is launching an apprenticeship program called Catalyst to support hiring and training for workers with a criminal record.
- Employers can participate in a 2025 cohort, offering on-the-job training and mentorship for 12 months.
- Checkr will partner with organizations that provide career pathing and skills-based training for workers, as well as education and training for incarcerated individuals.
- Inclusive HR practices, recognizing biases, and offering incentives such as tax credits and insurance against losses can help employers consider workers with criminal records.
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VOOM Appoints Thomas Coyne as Head of Insurance
- VOOM Insurance appoints Thomas Coyne as Head of Insurance.
- Coyne brings over 30 years of experience in property and casualty insurance and has held executive roles at Mercury, The Hartford, and Travelers.
- VOOM Insurance is an InsurTech pioneer, specializing in usage-based insurance products for the future of mobility.
- Coyne's expertise in product management, pricing, underwriting, and general management will contribute to the company's mission of revolutionizing insurance for the future of mobility.
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Why HR needs better ways to manage the rising cost of specialty drugs
- Employers should evaluate provider networks and pharmacy benefit management contracts to address hidden cost drivers.
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How to Make Room for Your Muse
- Leaders often express concern about a perceived lack of curiosity, creativity, and innovation in their teams.
- When curiosity, creativity, and innovation are not in play, stagnation results.
- Create conditions for yourself and your people to make room for the muse — that little voice or spark inside of you that fosters curiosity and the creativity and innovation that flow from it.
- Pay attention to what's in your ears and in front of your eyes. Set your pre-frontal cortex free by looking at your calendar, emails, and texts to assess how to eliminate meetings and threads that don't add any immediate value.
- Curiosity, creativity, and innovation suffer when you focus on the wrong goal. Stay focused on your main motive.
- Your muse needs space to work, so leave enough room to generate ideas out of nowhere.
- Leaders should ask themselves what they are doing that either enables or disables the collective muse.
- Good habits make space in your brain for your muse to do its thing and allow you to experience more of a feeling you already know — what it feels like to have a great idea that fuels your curiosity, creativity, and innovation.
- Keep a check on the media you are consuming and adjust your mix and start reading things that fuel your creative juices or help you relax.
- Your best ideas may come while taking shower, working out, driving, taking a walk or anywhere else but do not expect them to happen while sitting front of your computer.
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CEO of DePIN Project Botanika Siwon Kim: “Focus on solving real-world problems rather than following trends”
- Siwon Kim, the CEO of Botanika and co-founder of DePIN, believes in innovating in the decentralized space with a focus on scalability and AI-driven technology.
- Siwon’s early adoption of DePIN in 2017 inspired his vision of creating decentralized infrastructure that is accessible and scalable.
- Botanika is addressing the complex concept of decentralized storage with AI-driven sharding, transmission, and data regeneration algorithms.
- The primary challenge is to address users’ familiarity with centralized cloud storage providers, to improve users’ understanding of decentralized alternatives.
- Botanika’s AI-driven algorithms improve both the speed and security of data storage, while its B1 hardware nodes offer a plug-and-play solution.
- The $1.5M funding will allow Botanika to accelerate its user acquisition and educational campaigns to increase awareness of decentralized storage.
- Botanika’s advisory team includes Jasmine Zhang, Aamer Chaudhry, Dr. Qurashi, and Dr. Al Sanad, providing deep expertise from a variety of industries to refine and enhance its decentralized storage solutions.
- Botanika aims to showcase how it integrates seamlessly with existing decentralized ecosystems, highlighting its cross-chain capabilities and support for DePIN.
- Siwon predicts a major shift in decentralized infrastructure, with the rise of DePIN changing resource allocation and management, and data generating AI models driving the demand for efficient, secure storage solutions.
- Siwon encourages thinking long-term, focusing on solving real-world problems, staying adaptable, and building trust with the community as key to success in decentralized spaces.
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If You Were Nervous About the Salary Exemption Minimum Jumping to $55,068 a Year, Don’t Be. A Texas Federal Judge Just Quashed It
- A Texas federal judge has ruled that the Department of Labor overstepped its bounds in increasing the minimum salary required for an employee to be considered salaried exempt.
- The minimum salary for salary exemption has been reduced back to $684 per week, or $35,568 annually.
- Employees who are exempt are not eligible for overtime, regardless of how many hours they work.
- Employers can undo any changes made to employee pay or classification in response to the previous minimum salary increase.
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Episode 690: Pete Scazzero Questions the Mid-Life Crisis, Discusses How Leaders are Misformed for Ministry, and Outlines the Revolution Needed to Transform the Church
- Pete Scazzero questions the mid-life crisis and explains what really happens to most leaders in their thirties and early forties.
- He discusses how leaders are mis-formed for ministry.
- He outlines the revolution needed to transform the church.
- This episode is brought to you by State of the Church.
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Mastering Product Management: Skills and Strategies for Success in 2024
- Product management is the strategic practice of driving the development, market launch, and continual support and improvement of a company's products.
- Key responsibilities of a product manager include research and ideation, developing strategy, communication, and product lifecycle management.
- Essential hard skills for product managers include technical expertise, data analysis, writing technical specs, and agile and scrum mastery.
- Important soft skills for product managers include communication, critical thinking and analytical skills, leadership and initiative, and strategic thinking.
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The Best Team Cohesion Strategies May Require a Culture Detox
- Business owners and leaders invest heavily in producing goods and services, but a toxic workplace culture can threaten their viability.
- Toxic bosses, favoritism, and poor communication contribute to a toxic work environment and hinder team cohesion strategies.
- Fixing a toxic work culture requires addressing leadership behavior, social norms, and work design.
- Managers should monitor and adjust their behavior and corporate culture to meet the needs and expectations of employees.
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