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Consider a Garden Leave Policy as a Replacement for Your Noncompetes

HR Digest

A garden leave policy is standard at many high-profile organizations but they are not as common as non-compete clauses. HRDive believes that these policies could see great value as noncompete alternatives and we’re inclined to agree. Image: Pexels What Is a Garden Leave Policy? workers.

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Breaking Down the FTC’s Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Agreements

HR Digest

We previously reported on the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Proposed Rule that has sparked quite a stir. The Proposed Rule aims to ban companies from forcing employees to sign non-compete agreements. The Proposed Rule has garnered over 10,000 public remarks, many of them unfavorable.

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How Developing Countries Can Benefit From Green Technologies

The Horizons Tracker

However, developing countries may not be able to take advantage of these opportunities unless their national governments and the international community take decisive action. Developing countries must capture more of the value being created in this technological revolution to grow their economies.”

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Researchers Propose A New Approach To Tackling The Gender Pay Gap

The Horizons Tracker

As a result, organizations are unable to implement permanent improvements to their compensation policies. Closing the gap A novel methodology was proposed by the researchers to examine the extent to which men and women are compensated for a particular factor, such as their level of education, and to compare the two.

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Research Explores The Career Pathways Women Take In Software Development

The Horizons Tracker

Men, on the other hand, are more into hardware and systems development, starting from the inner workings of the computer. “Furthermore, addressing gender differences helps establish models to be followed, propose policy changes, achieve global competitiveness and create a society that is fairer and more equitable.”

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August 2017 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Welcome to the August 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Initially people can be frustrated to be questioned about the evidence and reasoning behind the proposed actions they support. Julie Winkle-Giulioni of Julie Winkle-Giulioni provided Creativity: It’s What’s Missing from Career Development.

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What Is HR’s Role in Change Management?

HR Digest

From assessing readiness and developing communication strategies to spearheading training initiatives and tracking the impact, HR’s role in change management and their contributions are essential for ensuring a smooth and successful transition. Understanding the Change What is change management?