Hollywood A-listers are taking a stand against sexual harassment and inequality with the launch of the Time's Up initiative. Hundreds of celebrities, including Reese Witherspoon, Eva Longoria, Shonda Rhimes and Natalie Portman, have signed a pledge to support working-class women by using their platforms to speak out against injustice. USA Today (1/1)
Why millennials must understand lean management Millennial job seekers should learn lean-management skills to prove their worth in the changing global economy, UGN CEO Peter Anthony writes. Anthony details five reasons millennials should master lean management and explains why the expertise helps younger professionals stand out. Training magazine (12/27)
Benefits & Compensation
Minimum wage increases take effect in 18 states On New Year's Day, the minimum wage increased in 18 states and 20 cities in the US. Increases are set for three more states this year, according to the National Employment Law Project. Fox Business (12/31)
The HR Leader
Periodic background checks are beneficial Conduct periodic background checks on employees to make sure they haven't done anything improper since they were hired, writes Alvaro Hoyos, chief information security officer for OneLogin. The checks will help determine which employees should have access to sensitive information and whether they pose a cybersecurity risk. HR People + Strategy Blog (12/29)
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