FEI Weekly

October 27, 2017

Improve your behavioral interviewing skills to get the job, CVS reportedly considering buying Aetna.

CVS Health in Talks to Buy Aetna

WSJ

CVS is reportedly considering buying health insurance giant Aetna for $66 billion. Aetna previously agreed to buy rival insurer Humana for $37 billion, but that deal was blocked by the Department of Justice.

8 Workplace Predictions for 2018

Ladders

Before making a career move (asking for a raise, move across industries, etc.), experts suggest a careful study into what the next 12 months are predicted to present to the workforce. Companies offering more remote work options, an increase in ‘intrepreneurship’ (entrepreneurial employees who remain with the organization), and employees expected to evolve with technologies are all among the big trends for 2018.

Budget Passed, Battles Over Tax Legislation Ahead

Bloomberg

House Republicans narrowly adopted a budget resolution Thursday, unlocking a fast-track process to achieve their long-sought goal of cutting Americans’ taxes by the end of the year. Protest votes from New York and New Jersey on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction reflect the difficult balancing act ahead for tax writers. The next step will be releasing a draft tax measure as early as Nov. 1.

The Weinstein Effect

The Atlantic

Up to 85% of women say that they have been sexually harassed at work and the problem appears to be particularly acute in service industries, in low-wage industries, and in industries dominated by men. Unfortunately, a trucking supervisor getting fired or a waitress getting better workplace protections rarely merits a headline.

Why Jeff Bezos Probably Wouldn't Hire You

Inc.

In the early stages of the building of Amazon, Jeff Bezos used to interview every job candidate himself. He sought people who would always strive to meet and exceed the expectations set for them. Accountability isn't always easy to demonstrate in an interview, however. Improving your behavioral interviewing skills can help.