Female and minority journalists make significantly less money than male and white journalists do, according to an analysis of seven pay-equity studies. The analysis says some inequity stems from larger raises for men and whites than for women and minorities, but executives dispute study findings, saying they do not take into consideration differences in work experience. Columbia Journalism Review online (8/20)
Recruiting & Retention
4 considerations for the remote-work option Businesses that hire remote workers can realize advantages, particularly in a tight job market. But success depends on several factors, and Alexis Bruemmer of DigitalOcean advises managers to ask four questions, including whether remote work truly fits the position. Fast Company online (8/20)
In the market to buy new people management software? Janine Truitt, owner and chief innovations officer at Talent Think Innovations, LLC, draws upon her substantial industry knowledge to offer a comprehensive guide on identifying a value proposition for your team. This guide is for those seeking to build the best possible business case for new people management technology.
4 ways to avoid hiring toxic employees Toxic employees affect morale and productivity, but companies can avoid these personalities during the hiring process, Digital-Tutors founder Piyush Patel writes. Patel offers four tips for spotting a toxic job candidate, as well as advice for coping with difficult employees who have filled crucial positions. Training magazine (8/20)
Benefits & Compensation
Goldman offers courier service for workers' breast milk Goldman Sachs plans to pay for a courier service to deliver breast milk from mothers traveling for work to babies at home. The service, also offered by Accenture, IBM and Twitter, is available to Goldman employees in the US and the UK. CNBC (8/21),Evening Standard (London) (8/20)
The HR Leader
Yosemite official: Don't assume sexual harassment isn't happening Executives should be building a culture that communicates and trains about what constitutes inappropriate behavior, says Kelly Martin, chief of fire and aviation management at Yosemite National Park. "The alternative is that once it gets to your HR department and [it turns] into a grievance and a lawsuit, there's a huge cost," she says. Knowledge@Wharton (8/16)
