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December 26, 2019
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How to change a toxic work environment in 2020
A new year, a new workplace: Experts offer advice on how to reform a toxic work environment from the top down, including the key first step of acknowledging the problem. Other recommendations include bringing in a neutral coach or facilitator, instituting policies that apply to everyone equally and cultivating a mindset of safety and honesty.
Forbes (12/23) 
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Recruiting & Retention
5-year review: Cities with the top job growth
Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data from October 2014-2019, 24/7 Wall St. identified the top 25 US cities in terms of job growth. Topping the list is St. George, Utah, which increased its job offerings by 25.4%.
24/7 Wall St. (12/16) 
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Benefits & Compensation
New overtime rules to begin Jan. 1
New overtime rules to begin Jan. 1
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New rules about overtime from the Labor Department will go into effect beginning January 1, 2020. The law raises the annual salary threshold for overtime pay exemption from $23,660 to $35,568 per year.
The Associated Press (12/23) 
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Technology
AI: Promises and pitfalls for HR
AI: Promises and pitfalls for HR
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Employing more advanced forms of artificial intelligence in human resources can offer increased efficiencies and improved recruitment, but it also can implement systemic biases. Amy Lui Abel, vice president of The Conference Board's Human Capital Center, offers four strategies HR leaders can use to deploy AI safely and effectively.
Workforce online (12/23) 
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The HR Leader
Column: Wind down for the holidays, but don't check out
Instead of checking out over the holidays, use the time to become a better leader, writes Robert Glazer, founder of Acceleration Partners. Reflect and plan for short- and long-term goals during this slower time of year and show employees they're valued, he recommends.
Inc. online (12/23) 
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Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives ... not looking for flaws, but for potential.
Ellen Goodman,
journalist, columnist, Pulitzer Prize winner
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