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- Long-term unemployment still hinders hiring
Some HR managers are being more open to the long-term unemployed, but concerns remain about a skills gap for such workers, experts say. "There is still a negative stigma toward people who have been unemployed for a while. We see companies that have job postings that explicitly say they'll only accept resumes of people who are currently employed," says Mike Barefoot of Red Zone Resources. TalentMgt.com
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- How to hire quickly when business takes off
Companies experiencing rapid growth can better manage their recruitment needs by using a contingent workforce to fill immediate needs until an "emergency recruitment team" can put together a plan of action, Eric Friedman writes. "Work with your hiring managers and recruiters at different locations, regions, and facilities to lend a hand and a few hours of their time to select relevant assessments, sort through candidate resumes or interview," Friedman writes. Blogging4Jobs
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- Commentary: Flex time helps build resiliency within organizations
Developing resilience is important for companies to remain competitive, and Hurricane Sandy proves that providing flexible work options can help build that resilience muscle, Peter Bacevice writes. "Beyond boosting creativity and refreshing workers' energy, flexible work environments foster an atmosphere in which it's assumed work can be accomplished at just about any time, almost anywhere," Bacevice writes. Time.com
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- Court considers whether Goldman gender-bias case should go to arbitration
A federal appeals court is weighing whether a gender-discrimination case filed by Lisa Parisi, a former Goldman Sachs managing director, should be decided in arbitration or be allowed to become a class action lawsuit. Goldman argues that a lower court was wrong in not sending the case to arbitration, which it contends is required under an agreement signed by Parisi. Reuters
(11/7)
- Consistency is key to overcoming bias claims
A Texas Department of Criminal Justice employee sued for racial discrimination after being fired, saying she was treated unfairly. She argued that she was asked to provide a doctor's note for all absences after it was believed she was abusing sick leave, but because the employer could show that the same policy was applied to others consistently regardless of race, the court dismissed her case. BusinessManagementDaily.com
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- The wit and wisdom of Steve Jobs
 Bosses need to be wise -- and unlike mere wit, wisdom takes time to acquire, says Prasad Kaipa of the Indian School of Business. A case in point: Steve Jobs was always fiercely intelligent, but after returning to Apple he showed real wisdom in expanding Apple's brand, building up his design team and grooming Tim Cook as his successor. "Wise leaders ... root themselves in a noble purpose, align it with a compelling vision and then take action," Kaipa says. Knowledge.Insead.edu
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- Could leisurely lunches make your company more productive?
Firms that encourage workers to take their full lunch hour have an edge over rivals whose workers munch at their desks, says productivity consultant Tony Schwartz. Refreshed, well-fed workers are more creative and more energetic in their approach to tough problems, Schwartz explains. "Letting employees recharge at midday is a tremendous competitive advantage," he says. "Look at Google. Everyone goes to lunch there." CNNMoney/Fortune
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