Starbucks is accusing the Starbucks Workers United union and National Labor Relations Board officials of misconduct in a unionization vote in Kansas, and the company is asking the NLRB to conduct an investigation and pause all mail-ballot union elections in the US in the meantime. Starbucks alleges that misconduct has also taken place in union votes in Seattle and Buffalo, N.Y., and potentially other locations as well. Full Story: CNBC (8/15),National Public Radio (8/15)
5 Key HR Metrics That Make A Difference Cut through the noise. Now more than ever, easy-to-understand HR "People" metrics are vital for evaluating business processes and driving strategy. Learn how to leverage 5 key HR metrics to drive successful business outcomes across your organization.
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Recruiting & Retention
BMO considers refugees in its search for talent BMO Financial Group says it is turning its attention to the thousands of refugees coming to the US and Canada, as many may have professional skills that are transferable and relevant to the financial services industry. The bank has launched an initiative, the BMO Newcomer Talent Program, to facilitate the search, while other North American banks have also launched initiatives and programs to support refugees. Full Story: American Banker (8/14)
Why employers should prioritize on-site child care Companies such as Patagonia and Goldman Sachs offer on-site child care, a strategy other employers would be wise to adopt if they want to attract employees back into offices and to retain workers in this changed job market, Alyssa Rosenberg writes. "Smart employers will recognize that helping workers with child care isn't just a perk; it's a mutually beneficial investment," Rosenberg writes. Full Story: The Washington Post (8/15)
The HR Leader
5 ways to draw out your team's hidden talents Some of your most productive and creative employees are hiding in plain sight, waiting for you to recognize their talent and nurture it, says Joel Garfinkle in this video. Garfinkle offers five tips for leaders, including giving talented team members new opportunities and rewarding different leadership styles to draw out more introverted employees. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (8/15)
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Dear SmartBrief on Workforce readers, Fall is nearly upon us and with it comes our annual editorial planning sessions. All the Education and Business Services editors come together to discuss the topics we want to cover in the coming year on our Leadership Originals channel. Some topics are carried over from the previous year because they remain relevant and important. Others are new, reflecting trends and challenges in the industry. This year, we want to add your voices to the mix. What workforce and leadership topics matter to you? What issues are keeping you up at night? What challenges are you trying to solve? And what kinds of stories do you want to read? We tend to focus on news and best-practice stories focused on businesses. But would you like to see more long-form content? What about white papers and infographics looking at business practices? What content resources would be helpful to you? Let me know! As we gear up for 2023, we want to make sure we're keeping in step with your content needs. And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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