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Patagonia gives employees PTO to vote—and wants others to do the same

HR Brew

Environmentalism and justice are central to the company’s mission, so Huggins said employees have been encouraged to vote “with the planet in mind,” since 2004. Sending a message. But in the lead up to the divisive 2016 presidential election, he said “leadership put their money where their mouth is” and started providing PTO to vote. “By

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HR KPIs: Guide, 20 Examples & Free Template

AIHR

Griffin (2004) states that there should be a direct link from KPI to goals, from goals to objectives, and from objectives to strategy. The owner of an HR KPI typically is a senior member of the management team, like a department leader or manager. Correlated: The KPI should be related to the desired outcome.

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Fix PAGA, There’s a Better, Fairer Way for Workers

HRWatchdog

California’s Broken System Enacted in 2004, PAGA was intended to be a more effective way to help workers resolve labor disputes. Fix PAGA is a broad, diverse coalition of businesses and industries advocating for the State Legislature to enact meaningful, necessary reform during the upcoming legislative session.

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To Get Ahead, Look Within

hrQ

Ultimately, Tatyana became the youngest Paralympian in 2004, and in 2013 she won SIX gold medals as a wheelchair racer. She overcame the physical challenges to play a number of sports and, through energized perseverance and real dedication, gained tremendous upper body strength.

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5 Culture Trends for 2019

As we approach 2019, major shifts in the work environment will continue to affect the ways companies do business. Companies that are looking to attract, engage, and retain top talent should leverage these trends to create workplaces where employees thrive.

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What’s the secret to Marriott’s 26-time Best Companies to Work For award?

HRExecutive

He joined Marriott in 2004 as director of HR, talent management and analytic solutions and has steadily risen through the ranks over the past 20 years. . - Advertisement - It starts, Breland says, with a “ people-first culture ” that includes investing in employees and, as co-founder J.W. Bill” Marriott, Jr. And Breland should know.

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How EY focuses on talent development for elite athletes, Olympians

HRExecutive

EY’s involvement with the Rio Olympics boosted leadership’s interest in supporting athletes, attracting the former track Olympian Joice Maduaka , who competed for Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 2000 and 2004. In 2022, she applied for the global lead position for the Athlete Programs.