Labor activists are applauding two rulings in New York that grant unemployment benefits to former Uber Technologies drivers. The decisions help on-demand workers get protection that the law grants traditional employees, activists say. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (10/14)
Decision Making in a Crisis. What HR Leaders Need to Know Managing is a constant job. How managers make decisions in a crisis is even more important, because crises can create three related threats for organizations: public safety, loss of reputation, and financial loss. Learn more about rule of thumb (ROT) and crisis management as an HR leader.
Amazon will add 120,000 seasonal staffers at its US fulfillment centers this year, up 20% from the 2015 holiday season. About 14,000 of last year's crop were hired full time and the retailer expects to add more full-time employees this year. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (10/13)
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Hershey supports workforce equality efforts Hershey has issued its support for the Equal Pay Pledge, the First Job Compact and the Fair Chance Pledge. The Equal Pay Pledge is intended to address the gender wage gap, while the First Job Compact and the Fair Chance Pledge aim to help young Americans find their first job and eliminate barriers to employment for those with criminal records, respectively. CandyAndSnackToday.com (10/13)
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Wal-Mart raises manager pay in advance of new OT rules Wal-Mart has increased annual salaries for entry-level managers from $45,000 to $48,500 ahead of new federal rules set to take effect Dec. 1, a spokesman said Tuesday. The rule change will double the salary limit for overtime eligibility to just under $47,500. Reuters (10/11)
Be a good steward of your gifts. Protect your time. Feed your inner life. Avoid too much noise. Read good books, have good sentences in your ears. Be by yourself as often as you can. Walk. Take the phone off the hook. Work regular hours.
