Human Resources
Research from Cornell University indicates that laws requiring employers to disclose pay ranges in job postings—policies introduced to promote pay equity—may have unintended consequences for…
Accounting initiative promotes workplace pay equity
During the six decades since pay discrimination was made illegal in the United States, genuine gender pay equity has remained frustratingly out of reach. Legal…
Major study reveals startup growth may widen gender disparities
When startups expand at speed, founders often make rushed recruitment decisions that can unintentionally disadvantage women, according to new research from a leading Swedish business…
USF study reveals how businesses ‘build’ skills or ‘buy’ expertise depending on capacity
Companies with a firm financial footing are more likely to grow their own workforce by developing employees internally. At the same time, younger organisations dealing…
Major FAU/CSU study reveals more paid time off helps retain American workers
At the peak of the “Great Resignation” in 2021, more than 50 million people across the United States left their jobs, driven by rising stress…
Arthritis, work, and recovery: insights from physical therapy research
New research from the University of Delaware indicates that arthritis places a substantial and often underestimated burden on working-age adults in the United States. Nearly…
How Pursuing Hobbies Outside Work Can Enhance Creativity Inside the Office
As many people begin the New Year with resolutions to eat more healthily, exercise regularly or learn new skills, new research suggests that hobbies may…
Hospitality Industry Moves Closer to Fulfilling Its Diversity Commitments
Despite broad acceptance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) principles across the hospitality and tourism sector, new research suggests that job applicants may still face…
Tracking Unemployment Trends with Social Media Data
Recent research suggests that social media discussions about job loss can anticipate official unemployment figures by up to two weeks. Losing a job is often…
UC review: Supporting and expanding workplace opportunities for veterans
Although the United States is home to more than 15 million military veterans, who make up over six per cent of the national workforce, relatively…
Who Can Really Be Santa? New Study Suggests the Suit Fits More People Than Expected
A flowing white beard, a rounded belly and a booming, cheerful laugh are widely seen as the hallmarks of a convincing Santa Claus. But new…
Employee Delight: The Hidden Catalyst for Organisational and Individual Success
Eight in ten people in Spain report being satisfied with their jobs, according to research by the 40dB Institute. Yet satisfaction alone does not tell…