Microsoft says it's open to union proposals | Job listings should sell the position to potential workers | D.C. Circuit nixes job transfers based on protected classes
Microsoft announced it would take an "open and constructive approach" to any employee proposals to form a union. The company is in the process of buying Activision Blizzard, a subsidiary of which voted to unionize at the end of last month. Full Story: HR Dive (6/7)
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Recruiting & Retention
Job listings should sell the position to potential workers Companies need to sell their job openings by explaining what is unique about their culture, market positioning and opportunities for advancement, writes Zanzibar Vermiglio, founder of Zanzibar Enterprises. "If upward mobility is viable for a candidate, be sure to mention it upfront," Vermiglio writes. Full Story: AZ Big Media (Phoenix) (6/7)
What paid parental leave does for workplace DEI Paid parental leave keeps more women in the workforce, eliminates pregnancy discrimination and gives women more freedom to switch jobs and grow their careers, according to surveys and executives. "We haven't studied if our parental leave policy is directly correlated, but we do know that offering women the ability to take full parental leave without putting their position, pay or leadership prospects at risk helps them participate in the workforce," says Nadia Vatalidis, vice president of people for Remote. Full Story: WorkLife (6/6)
Path to Workforce
Textron interns gain real-world experience Textron Aviation's college and high-school internship program has drawn approximately 500 participants from across the US who will gain exposure to all of the company's business operations. The program gives students "the chance to prove themselves over the summer months in their fields of expertise," according to Textron. Full Story: AVweb (6/7)
The HR Leader
Why you need a trusted few who will be honest with you The core skills that leaders need to develop will change as they ascend into higher positions, and finding a group of trusted advisers can provide tremendous benefits, says Acha Leke, senior partner and chairman of McKinsey's Africa region. "Everyone should have a few people they can go to who will be completely honest with them, who will have your best interests at heart, and who know what you're all about," Leke says. Full Story: McKinsey (6/6)
About the Editor
Kanoe Namahoe
I called Kiaha the other night to chat about something. When he answered the phone, I heard angry howling in the background. Kiaha tried to talk, but the screeching made conversation difficult. “Mom, I need to call you back,” he finally said, sounding annoyed. I let him go and a few minutes later, my phone rang again. “Hey, Mom. Sorry. We’re weaning the boy off his chupie and he’s not happy,” Kiaha explained, sounding frustrated. (“Chupie” is a pacifier.) “He keeps going to people, asking for a chupie. The whole house is affected. I’m not sure this experiment is going to work.” I laughed quietly to myself. I remembered those days of weaning the kids off a blankie or favorite stuffed animal. It was hellish. But there comes a time when change must happen and we have to stick out the experiment phase to find the right way to make the change successful. I thought of this when I read today’s Leadership & Development story on the four-day workweek experiment happening right now in the UK. Very few advertising and marketing firms are participating. Folks within the industry are calling for leaders to reevaluate their policies and consider trialing the model. Experiments take time. They require patience and mental agility. You have to weather outcomes you expected – and some you didn’t. But if you can plant your feet and commit to it for the prescribed time, it will be a valuable experience. “Hang in there, son,” I said to Kiaha. “The first 2-3 days are the worst. But be patient and give him space to be upset. His body will adjust and he’ll eventually relax. And then things will go back to normal.” He grunted his appreciation and we hung up. Let me know if your organization is experimenting -- or plans to experiment -- with a four-day workweek. I’d love to hear your thoughts. And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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