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December 6, 2017
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Companies help workers get some sleep
Companies help workers get some sleep
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More companies are realizing a lack of sleep leads to a lack of productivity, among other issues, and are implementing ways for employees to rest and to disconnect from work. Google has introduced sleep pods; Nike has created sleep and meditation areas; and marketing agency Reboot has allocated office space to tired employees and has cut off after-hours work email.
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Recruiting & Retention
How to find and keep the best workers
How to find and keep the best workers
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Organizations can find top talent by implementing an employee referral program and advertising in online forums where ideal workers hang out, writes Thomas Griffin, co-founder of OptinMonster. Griffin also suggests retaining the best employees by talking with them about growth opportunities they're seeking.
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Leadership & Development
Benefits & Compensation
Commentary: Women face societal scrutiny about maternity leave
Female CEOs face excessive scrutiny about the amount of parental leave they take, writes Georgene Huang, CEO and co-founder of Fairygodboss. Women wonder whether they will be perceived as less committed for taking leave, but they also may be criticized for taking leave that others consider to be too short.
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Path to Workforce
What the US can learn from foreign apprenticeship programs
Manufacturers in the US can learn from apprenticeship programs in other countries, where blue-collar jobs with upward potential are common, writes Kim Nichols of Franklin Apprenticeships. "Some of what is required is a re-configuration of training and education programs to fit the new model, a willingness to revisit recruitment methodologies, and a receptiveness to restructure existing budgets," she writes.
Manufacturing Business Technology online (11/30) 
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The HR Leader
Work with your employees to improve cybersecurity
To increase cybersecurity at your company, train workers on safe ways to use computers and spot suspicious activity, writes Kon Leong, CEO of ZL Technologies. "Companies need to engage with the end-users to find out how far out of their way they're realistically willing to go in their everyday activity to support cybersecurity efforts," he writes.
Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (12/5) 
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