Human Resources
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In NASA's spacesuit saga, women see their own workplace experiences
Apr 07, 2019 6:20 am - A spacesuit may not look much like what most women wear to work. But as plans changed for an all-female spacewalk last week because of spacesuit sizing issues, many work...
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She walked into a meeting with 14 white, male bankers - and ran the room
Mar 31, 2019 6:20 am - This space most frequently is dedicated to entrepreneurs who build stuff - companies, causes, machines. A spirit for business and entrepreneurism springs from many sourc...
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Unlimited vacation - the one benefit workers want more than anything
Mar 31, 2019 6:12 am - Employees have a new favorite perk, and it's not free craft-brewed beer, student loan repayment benefits or eco-friendly roof gardens at the office. It's much simpler: M...
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Why US Steel and others are expanding paid family leave
Mar 31, 2019 6:10 am - United States Steel Corp. said recently it was expanding its paid leave benefits for nonunion employees and rolling out a slew of new benefits such as gender reassignmen...
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Man insists boss's flatulence 'was a form of bullying' - and is suing for $1.2M
Mar 31, 2019 6:00 am - A case of a form of schoolyard squabbling arrived at a Court of Appeal in Australia on Monday. The court is tasked with deciding whether flatulence is a form of bullying...
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Do fake situations during job interviews reveal candidates' true selves?
Mar 24, 2019 6:09 am - While browsing Twitter recently, I came across a post that suggested an innovative interview technique: Take a job candidate out for a lunch interview, then secretly ask...
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A sartorial double standard in the workplace
Mar 24, 2019 6:00 am - Goldman Sachs, one of the last bastions of crisp-collared, bespoke-suited workplace attire, has loosened up. It announced an official “firm-wide flexible dress code” ear...
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Alight postpones $800 million IPOMar 22, 2019 1:00 am - Lincolnshire-based human-resources and benefits-administration company Alight Friday postponed its plans for an initial public offering. The company was aiming to raise ...
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How to ask for a salary in an online job application
Mar 17, 2019 6:11 am - Q: I applied online for a job I would love to have. Their system required me to submit the salary I'm hoping for, with no way to put in a range or skip the question. I s...
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Can your employer help cure your money woes?Mar 17, 2019 6:07 am - Millions of Americans get their health insurance and retirement accounts through their employers. Now some are getting help with their debt. Companies including insurer ...