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May 23, 2017
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The dark side of Silicon Valley
The dark side of Silicon Valley
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Despite stories of perks and innovative workplaces, thousands of blue-collar workers at major companies, including Tesla and Facebook, say they are overworked and subject to intense pressure for little pay. The disconnect between how white-collar and blue-collar workers are treated and compensated could define the future for major technology companies, and may even define their future working conditions, Sarah Kessler writes.
Quartz (5/22) 
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Recruiting & Retention
Why companies want military veterans for cybersecurity
Why companies want military veterans for cybersecurity teams
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Companies such as PwC and IBM are beefing up cybersecurity by recruiting military veterans with experience in intelligence gathering and communication. These individuals have character, discipline and skills to police internet activity, says Proficio President Tim McElwee.
CSO (5/22) 
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Leadership & Development
The long decline of the business suit
American workers dress more casually and have been for decades now. The reasons include an increase in remote work and a general cultural shift away from formality in fashion, writes Deirdre Clemente.
The Atlantic online (5/22) 
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Benefits & Compensation
The paradox of wage growth
The paradox of wage growth
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Traditional economic models tell us that wages rise when unemployment is low. Yet, in this time of near-full employment, wages are standing still.
Bloomberg (5/21) 
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The HR Leader
CEO says meeting-free days are key to productivity
Walker & Company CEO Tristan Walker says he tries to keep three days per week free of meetings so that he can use those days to get work done. To accomplish this, he loads up his schedule with meetings for the remaining two days of the workweek.
Glassdoor (5/19) 
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Life is what we make it -- always has been, always will be.
Grandma Moses,
folk artist
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