News Roundup

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HR Requires Change to Effectively Manage the Employment ‘Cycle’

Employees and HR departments go through a mutual set of stages that fluctuate based on circumstance, need and business climate. Sometimes, one stage will need to be addressed more than another. So reports the Huffington Post.

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Advice for Transitioning to a New Boss

At some point in a career, each employee will likely need to navigate the complex experience of getting a new supervisor. Depending on individual approach, there can be a number of outcomes. So reports Money.

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WSJ Series Focuses on Women, Diversity in the Workforce

The Wall Street Journal featured a series of articles aimed at tackling the many facets of office gender diversity.

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Management Advice from… the Pope

Pope Francis recently made headlines when he visited the U.S. for the first time and even addressed lawmakers on Capitol Hill (also a first). He’s been described in some corners as “progressive,” weighing in on climate change, the plight of refugees and immigrants, poverty and other worldly affairs.

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Seasonal Holiday Hiring Seen as Mostly Flat with Last Year

It’s hard to believe that the fourth quarter of 2015 has begun, and with it the home stretch leading into the holiday season. ’Tis also the season for holiday shopping and hiring, which many workers look forward to as a supplement to their regular income. So reports CNBC.

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High-Tech Skills Seen as Valuable, But Not Sufficient for High-Paying Work

While technical skills and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) knowledge are still in demand, another school of thought holds that communication and team players may be even more important in our high-tech world. So reports FiveThirtyEight.com.

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H-1B Visa Program in Need of Reform

While presidential candidates talk about building literal walls to keep out illegal immigrants from Mexico (and even Canada), a legal immigration program in the U.S. is under attack from both sides of the political aisle. So reports Workforce.com.

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HR Exec to Succeed Iwata at Nintendo

Tatsumi Kimishima, a 65-year-old human resources executive, will take over as president of Nintendo Co., succeeding the late Satoru Iwata. So reports Bloomberg Business.

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Do Women Have Tougher Time Snagging NCAA Athletic Director Jobs?

An NCAA report recently showed that only 37 of the 313 athletic directors in Division I sports are women. So reports The New York Times.

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Why the 9-5 Workday May Be Hazardous to Your Health

Sleep deprivation as a common lament in the work force is hardly front-page news. However, it’s gaining more attention in medical circles and has been linked to widespread health problems such as depression, obesity and diabetes – particularly in younger people. So reports The Guardian.

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