More companies are broadening recruiting strategies beyond local searches and are hiring workers for remote teams, entrepreneur Alice Goldstein writes. Goldstein offers six reasons tapping the global talent pool makes sense, including finding high-quality workers for positions that are hard to recruit and retain. Entrepreneur online (1/6)
$200 off the 16th Annual For All Summit Learn and connect with 1,000+ other people leaders at the 16th Annual Great Place to Work® For All Summit™. Special Offer for SmartBrief Subscribers, earn SHRM & HRCI credit hours and save $200 off on registration with Promo Code: SmartBrief200.
ADVERTISEMENT
Recruiting & Retention
6 ways to nurture a family-friendly culture A family-friendly work culture goes a long way toward recruiting and retaining top-notch employees, writes David Teten, managing partner at HOF Capital. Teten outlines six ways to support workers with a family, including focusing on an employee's value to the organization, instead of the number of hours worked, when considering people for promotion. Entrepreneur online (1/3)
Earn a free year of digital access to NYT Cooking Get cooking with The New York Times. You'll receive unlimited access to over 19,000 Times-tested recipes, helpful guides, and the wit, wisdom and inspiration of Times food writers. Refer SmartBrief to 5 colleagues and enjoy a free year of unlimited access to NYT Cooking. Your Referral Link:smartbrief.com/WORKFORCE/?referrerId=hCgswturix&campaign=ad_referral_NYTcook
Study finds widening pay gap in Fla. county The pay gap between men and women has widened to 15% from 13% during the past two years in Miami-Dade County, Fla., according to a study by Florida International University. The reason is that men's earnings increase faster than women's do, researcher Maria Ilcheva says. Miami Herald (tiered subscription model) (1/7)
The HR Leader
Complex circumstances make stupid mistakes more likely Stupidity happens when we neglect to see or disregard vital information, and certain circumstances elevate that likelihood, such as unfamiliar or group surroundings and information overload, says Adam Robinson, author and entrepreneur. Easily avoidable mistakes also result from hurrying and exhaustion, he adds. Farnam Street (1/2)
