3 CNN workers fired for violating vaccine policy | Want to recruit more women? Watch your language | Initial claims for unemployment come in at expected 385K
Three employees who returned to CNN offices despite not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine have been fired, and the company may switch from an honor system to requiring vaccination proof, CNN President Jeff Zucker said. Zucker informed staff of the terminations in a memo, stating, "Let me be clear -- we have a zero tolerance policy on this." Full Story: The Associated Press (8/6),Reuters (8/5)
Recruiting & Retention
Want to recruit more women? Watch your language Companies can recruit and retain more women by using "communal" language in job postings and internal communication and by giving specific feedback in reviews instead of "agentic" language that conveys a sense of competition, according to experts. "When we use particular language for a particular group of people, and that language is different than the way that we talk about other groups of people, that reinforces the sorts of biases that are baked into that language," says consultant Alex Kapitan. Full Story: BBC (free registration) (8/3)
Employers can use technology to update benefits Evolving employee needs have caused employers to add new health and wellness benefits such as flexible work hours and mental health services, writes Steven Parker of Mobile Health. Major hurdles to overcome in designing these programs include the hybrid workplace and multiple vendors providing fragmented benefits, but appropriate technology can help, Parker suggests. Full Story: BenefitsPRO (free registration) (8/4)
The HR Leader
How leaders can develop positive energy Leaders who develop a habit of positive energy demonstrate traits such as helping employees advance, earning their trust and expressing gratitude, writes Kim Cameron, a professor and founder of the Center for Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan. "Positively energizing leadership is developed; it is not inherent," Cameron writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (8/5)
Doritos is offering TikTok users the chance to become its first Flavor Confirmer and be paid $100 per day for a month to ensure the flavor consistency of its Nacho Cheese chips. A TikTok starring influencer AdamW explaining the position has attracted more than 8 million views and more than 154,000 likes, and users can help to pick the winner from five finalists by liking their entry videos. Full Story: Adweek (8/4)
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