Companies that operate globally are conducting internal investigations as "criminal recruiters" look for employees willing to sell inside information. These enterprises advertise on the dark web, offering as much as 10 times an employee's salary in exchange for sensitive information. CNBC (9/20)
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Recruiting & Retention
Report: 84% of employees want to switch jobs An Eightfold.AI report found 73% of company executives say finding talent is a challenge, but 84% of employees stated they want to change jobs. A fair salary, positive company culture and enjoyable work were among the top reasons employees said they would stay at their current company. TechRepublic (9/20)
Study: More employees want student-loan contributions A study from IonTuition finds 66% of people want the ability to put retirement matching contributions toward student-loan repayment, up from 49% a year ago. Many people feel as though they have to choose between making loan payments and saving for retirement, experts say. Financial Planning online (9/20)
The HR Leader
Wages aren't keeping up with employment Below-average productivity growth, employers' demand for credentials and the decline of labor unions are likely reasons for weak wage growth even in an area of low unemployment, argues Annie Lowrey. The Atlantic online (9/19)
High-school running back Adonis Watt says he wants to play in the NFL and lets nothing stop him, including a rare form of glaucoma that took his sight at age 5. Watt played a team that didn't know he couldn't see and scored two touchdowns, which coach Scott Heideman wrote were "ALL EARNED!!" CBS News (9/19),The Arizona Republic (Phoenix) (tiered subscription model) (9/19)
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