Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the CDC, has been arrested on charges of third-degree sexual abuse and forcible touching for allegedly groping a woman. Frieden has pleaded not guilty. New York Post (8/24)
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Child care isn't an issue for only working mothers and would-be mothers, according to startup Helpr. "There's a real business case here for the employer," says CEO Kasey Edwards, whose company provides on-demand babysitters and pitches its service to employers as a benefit to retain female employees. Fast Company online (8/24)
The HR Leader
Build a better workplace with conscious leadership Findings from a poll highlight the benefit of conscious leaders in the workplace, yet many workers do not think their leaders possess this trait, writes Bob Rosen, founder and CEO of Healthy Companies International. Conscious leadership starts with valuing and supporting your team, communicating your vision clearly and carefully selecting people for your team. Entrepreneur online (8/23)
