The Southern Poverty Law Center has hired Karen Baynes-Dunning as interim president to help the organization overcome allegations of a toxic culture, including discrimination and sexual misconduct. Baynes-Dunning acknowledges the center has ignored problems and plans to create a framework that monitors workplace issues.

The construction industry has turned to training platforms akin to video games to attract younger workers. One example is the Nevada Chapter Associated General Contractors' adoption of excavator simulators, which inspired 17-year-old high-school senior Trey Henry to pursue a heavy machinery career.

A study examining an employee wellness program at BJ's Wholesale Club over 1½ years has found the program did not significantly improve health outcomes or decrease medical costs. Study authors are reviewing data for a three-year period to determine whether a long-term impact exists.

The American Association of Community Colleges has partnered with the US Department of Labor for an initiative at 80 community colleges to expand apprenticeships and business partnerships. The Community College Apprenticeships initiative will use $20 million in federal funds to create 16,000 apprentices over the next three years.

Some of the best potential leaders in your organization could be the quiet ones, those who lack confidence or those who appear disorganized but just need training and coaching to become executive material, writes Joel Garfinkle. "Don't seek new talent until you've invested in the underutilized members of your existing team," he writes.