Labor Dept. official alleges gender pay gap at Google | Merrill Lynch widens search for young recruits | Millennial employees feel strongly about sustainable practices
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April 10, 2017
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Labor Dept. official alleges gender pay gap at Google
Women who work for Google face "systemic compensation disparities" when compared with their male co-workers, according to Labor Department regional director Janette Wipper. She testified as part of a department lawsuit against Google that alleges the tech giant is violating federal law through salary discrimination.
Forbes (4/8),  Bloomberg (4/9) 
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Recruiting & Retention
Merrill Lynch widens search for young recruits
Bank of America's Merrill Lynch brokerage unit will cast a wider net to attract young advisers to replace the 100,000 brokers it estimates will retire during the next 10 years, Merrill Lynch's Andy Sieg says. The firm will include teachers, entrepreneurs and former athletes in recruitment as it works to attract millennials.
Reuters (4/7) 
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Leadership & Development
Millennial employees feel strongly about sustainable practices
Millennial employees feel strongly about sustainable practice
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A study from Rubbermaid Commercial Products found that nearly 10% of millennials would be willing to quit their jobs if their employer was not committed to sustainability. Eighty-two percent of those polled said they consistently look for ways to improve sustainability in their companies, and 80% of millennials said they believe employers have a duty to boost recycling rates in the workplace.
Environmental Leader (4/6) 
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Benefits & Compensation
Many companies allow wellness activities during work day
A survey of companies in the tri-state area around Cincinnati showed 77% let employees participate in wellness activities during the work day, but only 32% had an onsite fitness center or recreation area. The survey showed 57% of companies offered employees an incentive to get a yearly preventive health examination, while 73% offered an incentive for biometric screening.
The Business Journals (tiered subscription model)/Cincinnati (4/6) 
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The HR Leader
5 ways to curb workplace sexual harassment
Many people sexually harassed at work do not report the behavior for fear of retaliation or disbelief, Claire Cain Miller writes. She outlines five ways companies can help employees feel safe reporting inappropriate behavior, including designating several people to hear grievances so workers can talk to someone with whom they feel comfortable.
The New York Times (free-article access for SmartBrief readers) (4/10) 
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