Employers added 178,000 jobs in November, according to a report from the Labor Department. The unemployment rate dropped to 4.6%, its lowest point since August 2007.
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The IRS is developing a career-path model as it downsizes and shifts work to remote employees, says Daniel Riordan, chief human capital officer. The agency's workforce has decreased by 15,000 employees to 84,000 in the past five years.
Twitter has acquired a seven-person startup and has named the startup's founder Twitter's vice president of product. Twitter reportedly had trouble filling the position after the former head of product stepped down in January.
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Employees who lack motivation may need discretionary time to tap their intrinsic motivation, writes Susan Fowler. To address this, leaders can encourage employees to take "mindfulness moments" or discuss their professional and personal interests.
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Patagonia's in-house child care helps employees excel personally and professionally, they say. The company has 100% retention of women who take maternity leave.
The average holiday bonus will be $1,081 in 2016, about 25% larger than last year, according to recruiting agency Accounting Principals. Also, 75% of human resources executives polled said their companies would be handing out holiday bonuses this year, compared with 67% in 2015.
Lauren Wesley Wilson, president and founder of ColorComm, says diversity and inclusion efforts should be a priority for companies. "There should be a mechanism in place to nurture, mentor and sponsor individuals who are excelling in their roles as well as be able to create a healthy mix in entry-, middle- and C-level executives across these companies," she says.
Stand in a high-traffic area such as the end of the bar or buffet line to avoid looking awkward at the office holiday party, behavioral investigator Vanessa Van Edwards suggests. When talking to co-workers, maintain a distance of at least 18 inches.
