James Clarke, CEO of Clearlink, told employees in a video that 30 remote workers "didn't even open" their laptops for a month, praised one employee for selling their family dog to devote more time to work and also stated, "I do believe that only the rarest of full-time caregivers can also be productive and full-time employees at the same time." A statement in response to the video said the company "appreciate[s] the efforts of all of our committed team members -- which includes those who work in office and those who will continue to work remotely -- as we accomplish our best work together."
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Amazon again claimed the top spot on LinkedIn's annual list of best places to work, with Google parent Alphabet at No. 5, just ahead of AT&T. As its research finds that job-seekers' priorities are changing, LinkedIn is adding a tool to quantify how companies stack up in such areas as work-life balance and career growth.
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Employers are increasingly handling sensitive employee data and collecting more data on employee activity than before the COVID-19 pandemic while employees expect more personal and mental health support, which can raise privacy issues, write Kaelyn Lowmaster and Jonah Shepp of the Gartner HR practice. Organizations can build trust with employees by creating a data bill of rights that outlines how employee data is collected and used, they write.
Setting limits and putting yourself first are two ways to find breathing room in your calendar, executive coach Elisabeth Owen Hayes asserts. Another option is a complete calendar overhaul, where you start fresh, consider different ways to approach your time -- such as stacking certain meetings or phone calls -- and make it happen from that point forward.
Morey's Piers and Beachfront Water Parks needs 1,500 workers each summer for its Jersey Shore facility, and this year decided that instead of fliers on car windows, it would use peelable stickers that resemble seagull doo-doo. Once peeled, the stickers have a QR code for potential applicants to follow, and the hiring campaign has attracted attention from seniors as well as teens.
Newsrooms across the country have been decimated in recent years, as publishers look for ways to maintain profits and make up for lagging advertising and subscription sales. Among the worst hit: regional newspapers.
One of our Leadership & Development stories today is about The Buffalo News, the daily newspaper of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area. The 150-year-old newspaper has done exceptional work, including reporting on a mass shooting at a local grocery store and the stabbing of novelist Salman Rushdie in a nearby city. It is the largest paper in upstate New York, writes Angela Fu.
But like many of its regional peer publications, The Buffalo News is now experiencing layoffs and reorganization of operations, thanks to Lee Enterprises, which purchased the newspaper from Warren Buffet in 2020. Thirteen newsroom jobs have been eliminated and veteran reporters who had been with the publication more than 40 years are now gone. Production operations were outsourced. Hiring has been suspended.
This isn’t just a shame -- it’s dangerous to our communities. Regional publications aren’t fluff reporting; they are the heartbeats of our cities, counties and states. They keep us informed on everything from the latest city council races to state-wide education funding. They hold power accountable. The editors, reporters, photographers and designers working these desks are among the best in their field. They don’t just believe in their craft -- they believe that the work they do is important to the residents they serve.
Because it is. So don't neglect it. If you're not already subscribing to your local paper, I encourage you to do it today. Support your community and stay abreast of what's important.
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