EPA cuts expected to affect ops, enforcement | A state-by-state look at the largest employers | EEOC provides guidance on handling workers' mental health issues
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January 27, 2017
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EPA cuts expected to affect ops, enforcement
Ebell: EPA workforce, budget slated for cuts
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The Trump administration is expected to cut the budget and the workforce at the Environmental Protection Agency, says Myron Ebell, former leader of Trump's EPA transition team. The cuts likely would affect operations and enforcement, not infrastructure projects or environmental cleanup, which the president supports.
Chicago Tribune (tiered subscription model)/Tribune News Service/The Associated Press/The Washington Post (1/27) 
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Recruiting & Retention
A state-by-state look at the largest employers
A state-by-state look at the US' largest employers
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Wal-Mart is the largest employer in 19 states, with 850,000 workers. A map by Olivet Nazarene University illustrates the largest employer in each state.
MarketWatch (1/26) 
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10 More Ways to Wow Your Hire
When it comes to engaging your new recruits, there is always more you can do. The best onboarding initiatives start from "day zero" to make the new hire experience a positive, straightforward and empowering one. Harness the tools and technology your workforce needs to make them say "wow!". Read More
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Leadership & Development
EEOC provides guidance on handling workers' mental health issues
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has created guidelines on handling workers' mental health issues. The recommendations come amid an increase in discrimination claims from workers with mental health conditions.
Bloomberg BNA (free content) (1/26) 
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Benefits & Compensation
How to negotiate a better job offer
In addition to salary, you may also be able to negotiate more vacation time, a bigger signing bonus or other perks when accepting a new job. Here are nine tips for improving your chances of a successful negotiation, beginning with doing your research about salary ranges.
U.S. News & World Report (1/25) 
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The HR Leader
What do you do when core values clash?
Companies should articulate their core values, but sometimes those values come into conflict, writes Tony Delmercado. He describes how he and his Hawke Media co-founder manage such tension while setting an example for the larger team.
SmartBrief/Leadership (1/26) 
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Workplace Chatter
Top outrageous reasons workers are late
Top outrageous reasons why workers are late
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"I was cornered by a moose" and "I put petroleum jelly in my eyes" are among the most outrageous excuses employees have given for being late to work, according to a CareerBuilder survey. Other standouts include an employee who couldn't pass up his father's grilled cheese sandwich.
WTOP-FM (Washington, D.C.) (1/26) 
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