Most clicked story of the week
A former employee of MrBeastYouTube, LLC and GameChanger 24/7, LLC — the companies collectively referred to as MrBeast, a popular YouTube channel and name of a well-known YouTube personality — filed a lawsuit against the company alleging she was harassed due to her gender and fired three weeks after she returned from maternity leave.
Number of the week: 48%
The percentage of U.S employees surveyed by Hogan Assessments who said an ideal leader “should foster teamwork and a sense of belonging.” In general, Hogan Assessments said, employers tend to reward leaders who display ambition, initiative and innovation, while employees prefer leaders who display communication skills, integrity and accountability.
Quote of the week
“We, as formerly incarcerated people, are the whole package. And if employers are intentionally overlooking us, they’re missing out.”
Genevieve Rimer
Vice president of capacity building and technical assistance, Center for Employment Opportunities
During the month of the draft, the National Football League called upon employers not to overlook potential workers who may have criminal records, especially as federal support for programs meant to help formerly incarcerated people are deprioritized. The Center for Employment Opportunities worked with the NFL for this campaign.
