Feds' hiring of workers with disabilities hits milestone The federal government has hired 100,000 employees with disabilities, fulfilling a goal set by President Barack Obama in 2010 and first articulated by President Bill Clinton in 2000. More than 14% of federal employees have disabilities, which is the highest percentage since record keeping began 35 years ago. Disability Scoop (10/28),FedSmith Blogs (10/27)
Meetup CEO Scott Heiferman realized that his company's leadership was not diverse, and that lack of diversity was itself a hindrance to recruiting women and people of color. This article explores how he and other founders must "look hard at what qualities they value in their employees and question the very practices that built their companies," as Jessi Hempel writes. Backchannel (10/27)
Leadership & Development
Women-only co-working studio opens in NYC Entrepreneur Audrey Gelman has opened an all-female co-working space and social club in New York City called The Wing. Members pay $185 per month -- or $1,950 for the year -- to use the space for working, connecting with others or getting hair treatments. Fast Company online (10/31)
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N.Y. city measure aims to ensure freelancers get paid in timely manner The New York City Council has approved a bill intended to help freelancers receive all payment they are owed in a timely manner. Employers who fail to meet such requirements could face damages of twice the amount of the disputed compensation if they are taken to court. Daily News (New York) (10/27)
The HR Leader
Ask first to learn more Leaders can be more effective and make their jobs easier by taking the time to ask questions, writes retired executive Bruce Rhoades. He explains why questions help and offers a few dozen questions for you to try, including, "If you were our competitor, what would you do?" Skip Prichard blog (10/24)
