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NewsLink Links to Internet news items and other information related to diversity
and inclusion, provided every week by the Office of Diversity Management and
Equal Employment Opportunity (06), a program office within VA's Office of
Human Resources and Administration. Volume 7, Issue 31
April
30, 2008 This Week's Web Highlight Seven
Habits of Happy Workplaces. A
good salary, a pleasant office, and generous benefits play a role in job
satisfaction; but for many workers, the "happiness factor" depends
heavily on intangibles such as respect, trust, and fairness. Finding
Keepers: The Monster Guide to Hiring and Holding the World's Best Employees. Monster—the global leader in talent
acquisition—reveals its proven program for recruiting and retaining high
performing, talented employees who drive sustainable success. Only
One in Three Employees Engaged.
A new report issued by global consultants BlessingWhite
has found that fewer than one in three North American workers are fully
engaged. Moreover, 19 percent are
completely disengaged, and a further 13 percent are disillusioned and at risk
for becoming disengaged. Does Your
Employer Deserve You? Almost
all companies claim that 'people are our greatest asset,' but how many really
treat employees that way? A talent-management expert tells how to find one
that does. CEOs
Finally Get It. Recruiters
everywhere should be rejoicing over the latest news from Vurv
and the Human Capital Institute, hinting that recruiting is finally getting
the respect it deserves in the corporate boardroom. Public
Service Group to Develop New Resources for Federal Interns. The Partnership for Public Service will
launch a center to connect college students participating in Federal
internships and will recruit, hire, and train a group of students to promote
Federal service on their campuses. OPM Videos a Good Guide to
Fed Jobs. The Office of
Personnel Management now offers a series of video programs on its Web site,
including one on veterans' preference in Federal hiring. Flexible
Vacation Policies: What's the Catch?
Netflix employees are allowed to take off as
much time as they want, so long as the quality of their work isn’t
compromised. Sound crazy? It appears to be working. Pay Potential. A new pay-for-performance system at the
Defense Department is expected to set the pace for the rest of Federal
government in boosting productivity and leadership. Whether annual pay increases will be enough
to motivate and keep valued employees remains to be seen. Score Cards Don't Work
Without Penalties. Grading
agencies on issues doesn't change their behavior if the grades aren’t backed
up with consequences, says Rep. Charles Gonzalez (D-Texas), chairman of the
Small Business Committee's Regulations, Health Care, and Trade Subcommittee. Building an
Ethical Culture Should Be Top Priority for Today’s Companies. In a new white paper from Allegiance,
companies will learn about the six most valuable steps to creating an ethical
culture and the top four benefits they gain by doing so. Telework Can Improve Management. It's no secret that supervisors are skittish
about their employees working outside the office, and convincing them that
productivity isn't tied to physical setting is key
to boosting the reputation of telecommuting in government. Lawmakers: Government Can
Lead on Telework. The Federal government has an opportunity
to take the lead in promoting telework, but hurdles
remain. Agencies
Plan to Increase Spending on Telework Technologies. About two-thirds of Federal information
technology executives said they plan to increase spending on technologies
that support teleworkers in the next two years. OPM,
GSA Upgrade Telework Web Site. The Office of Personnel Management has
revamped its telework Web site, giving it a new,
bright-green look and adding features that make it easier to find information
about Federal telework. Workforce Diversity
Government-wide and at the Small Business Administration. A new report from the Government
Accountability Office provides updated information on minorities and
Hispanics in the Federal workforce. Proof
that Men And Women Activate Stereotypes of Competence and Sociability. A group of scientists studying gender
driven prejudices have proven that both stereotypes and prejudices can be modified. One
Size Does Not Fit All: Diverse Populations Pose Special Health Needs. As the face of Boeing
Gives Smithsonian $5 Million for Black History Museum. The National Museum of African American
History and Culture is scheduled to open in 2015 on the National Mall near
the Racial Tension Boils Over on
Campus. Everything from hate
crimes to satire at the expense of Asian American students is finding a
breeding ground on college campuses lately.
Why is this and what does it reveal about the state of Asian America? The 2008 DiversityInc
Top 10 Companies for Latinos.
What makes a Latino join a particular company—and stay there and
flourish? Find out how companies
create a culture of inclusion for all of their employees. Court
Hears Arguments on Burden of Proof in Age Suits. It is not necessarily unlawful for an
employer to adopt policies that put older workers at a disadvantage, as long
as they are based on “reasonable factors other than age.” Communicating
with your boss: Tips for Generation Y. Although there are some real differences in
the communication styles of different generations, here are some time-tested
communication tips that will help you enhance your relationship with your
boss. Attorney
General's Medallion Awarded to Tribal Justice Official. Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey awarded the high honor to Lawrence Baca, former
Deputy Director of the Department's Office of Tribal Justice, for his
dedicated service related to the Civil Rights of American Indians. Official
Defends VA's Mental Health Effort.
The Department of Veterans Affairs' top health official, testifying in
a lawsuit by veterans' groups that accuse the VA of inept mental health care,
cautioned against overstating the problem of mental illness among returning
troops. VA
Plans Calls to 570,000 Iraq, Afghanistan Vets. The Department of Veterans Affairs says
that on May 1, 2008, it will start calling 570,000 recent combat veterans to
make sure they know what services are available to them. Transgender
Inclusion in the Workplace. A
report from the Human Rights Campaign provides employment professionals with
best practices for transgender workplace inclusion, as well as the state of
legal issues encompassing gender identity in employment situations. American
Airlines Expands Online Diversity & Inclusion Info. American Airlines has expanded the
diversity and inclusion information on its AA.com Web site, further enhancing
the airline industry's most comprehensive online resource for such
information. NewsLink
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