Google has decided to stop forced arbitration for its workforce, effective March 21, in response to employee protests about the practice. Staffers can litigate past claims beginning March 21, but settled claims will not be reopened. TechCrunch (2/21)
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An early career in accounting gave Delta CEO Ed Bastian a look at the inner workings of business, and that financial knowledge has served him as a CEO who had to turn around a business while putting employees first. "You've got to make certain that your employees know that they are the absolute best asset you have," he says. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (2/21)
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Benefits & Compensation
What's the right amount of parental leave? The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation plans to reduce paid parental leave to six months from one year, sparking debate about how much parental leave is the right amount. Some organizations have increased paid leave for birth mothers, including General Mills, which offers 20 weeks, and Walmart, which offers 10 weeks. Society for Human Resource Management (tiered subscription model) (2/21)
The HR Leader
Tips for choosing the right HR system The right platform can free up time for HR managers by consolidating critical data and processes into a single system, Rahis Saifi writes. Saifi outlines what to look for in a system, including detailed reporting and features that boost productivity. Business 2 Community (2/21)
Workplace Chatter
4 tips to avoiding the people-pleaser trap Focusing too much on pleasing others takes people away from their priorities at work, writes Lisa Evans. If you struggle with saying "no," start by turning down small requests, prepare a concise reason and realize a relationship that can't weather a "no" isn't worth it. Fast Company online (2/20)
I never thought of being blind as a disadvantage, and I never thought of being black as a disadvantage. I am what I am. I love me!
Stevie Wonder, singer, musician, songwriter and record producer
