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Believe it or not, there is no shortage of cynics when it comes to the view that men and women are paid differently, even when they’re producing work that is equal in both quality and impact.
The discussion at various levels of government and business today is that the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) doesn’t go far enough. That’s why some jurisdictions are taking matters into their own hands, adding to the law’s basic requirements.
Happy New Year, readers! It’s a good time to reflect on your accomplishments of 2014.
In October 2021, the San Leandro Hospital emergency room was locked down when a visitor, upset that COVID-19 restrictions prevented him from visiting a patient, threatened to bring a gun to the California healthcare facility. The incident is emblematic of a troubling trend of more frequent and severe violent episodes at healthcare facilities. As Mawata […]
Hey, sales compensation team: We know your little secret. We know about the shame and guilt, about the many hours you spend alone in your office. Don’t worry, we won’t tell. What we will do is help you find the motivation to change. Once and for all, put away that spreadsheet, whether handwritten or on […]
If your organization is working toward an inclusive, diverse environment where employees are free from harassment and bias, you’ll want to sincerely consider implementing transgender awareness training and practices.
Employees leave companies for a variety of reasons: dissatisfaction with the work; personality clashes with managers or coworkers; long commutes; poor work/life balance; etc. But according to a new Office Team survey, compensation is still one of the primary reasons employees switch jobs. And, in a tight labor market that favors employees, their ability to […]
After a round of layoffs, remaining employees typically feel a range of emotions. On the one hand, they’re relieved to still have a job. Layoffs are stressful and can have life-altering impacts on workers and their families. On the other hand, no employee is really a winner in a layoff scenario. Remaining employees will likely […]
We see safety laws and regulations that protect workers’ lives, but now reports say a new labor law in Japan may be a threat to workers—who may work themselves to death!
An appeals court’s decision to grant a motion to reconsider a case involving joint employment is the latest development in an issue that has sparked much confusion in recent months.