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April 12, 2018
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Hefty bonuses put Netflix in the hot seat
Hefty bonuses put Netflix in the hot seat
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A lawsuit filed by a shareholder accuses Netflix of violating tax law by awarding executives multimillion-dollar bonuses based on rigged performance metrics. The suit alleges Netflix has misled investors by setting goals executives know are achievable based on predictable revenue.
Variety (4/11) 
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Recruiting & Retention
Casting employees as advertising stars
Casting employees as advertising stars
J.Crew store (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
To build authenticity into advertising, more brands are using employees to showcase products. Examples of campaigns from J.Crew, ModCloth and Macy's are discussed, along with the ways each brand has made employee ambassador programs successful.
Glamour online (4/10) 
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The 2018 Software Pricing Guide for HR Professionals
This guide shares the latest in market research on pricing for HR software systems. Don't let price confusion keep you from selecting the best HR software for your organization's needs. Simplify your software evaluation process with this free download!
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Leadership & Development
Benefits & Compensation
Gender pay gap is bigger in small companies, study finds
Women employed in small businesses earn 66 cents for every dollar men earn, a pay gap 18% bigger than the national average of 80 cents per dollar, a study has found. The study's authors say lack of available leadership roles and discomfort about negotiating for higher pay are among the reasons for the gap.
Forbes (4/10) 
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Technology
AI and job security: Who is safe?
AI and job security: Who is safe?
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Advances in artificial intelligence will change the current white-collar workforce, but employees who are proactive will fare best, writes Dana Theus. "You need to invest yourself in staying competitive in your job category and industry, make sure your personal brand demonstrates this and take the initiative to learn where your job category is going," she writes.
SmartBrief/Marketing (4/11) 
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The HR Leader
Study: Women of color often assigned "office housework"
Women of color are asked and expected to do more "office housework" than white male co-workers are, according to a study from the Center for WorkLife Law. Here are 10 ways for women to push back without risking retaliation and to help reshape the workplace culture.
Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (4/6) 
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