Is the Las Vegas Review-Journal a toxic workplace? | Shutdown could make it harder for government to attract tech workers | The transformation of the sick day
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Unethical journalism, discrimination against minorities and sexual harassment are among toxic practices that employees say have occurred at the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jennifer Robison writes. The misconduct began after casino magnate Sheldon Adelson bought the newspaper and brought in new leadership, insiders have told Robison. Columbia Journalism Review online (1/9)
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Recruiting & Retention
Shutdown could make it harder for government to attract tech workers The long federal government partial shutdown is stoking concerns that agencies will be further challenged when it comes to recruiting tech talent. "How can we ever hope to recruit or maintain IT talent when hardworking government workers are told: 'Sorry, you aren't getting paid, but you still need to come to work' or 'Sorry, but no paycheck this week because of politics'?" Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., says. Fifth Domain (1/10)
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Benefits & Compensation
Trump vows back pay for shutdown-hit federal workers A bill to give federal workers affected by the partial government shutdown back pay will be signed by President Donald Trump, says Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. The shutdown is 21 days old, and federal employees are missing today's paycheck. The Hill (1/10)
The HR Leader
Get clarity about what an employee needs The question "What do you need (or want) from me?" can encourage employees to think through the situation, especially when the leader asks in a neutral tone, writes Mary Jo Asmus. This question can also help determine when the employee wants help or just wants someone to listen. Aspire-CS (1/8)
Workplace Chatter
Fossil of huge, ancient whale found with bones of last meal inside it A pointy-toothed whale that lived around 34 million to 38 million years ago fed on smaller whales, according to findings published in PLOS ONE. The bones of its last meal were found inside the Basilosaurus isis fossil, a species of whale that would probably have been between 15 meters and 18 meters long. LiveScience (1/9)
