An analysis of Census Pulse Survey data from the Social Policy Institute (SPI) at Washington University in St. Louis shows that the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) did not cause an exit from the labor force.
On Feb. 2, 2022, the House Veterans Affairs Committee moved legislation forward to remove wage restrictions and increase recruitment opportunities for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists in the Veterans Affairs health system.
On Jan. 4, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary. The numbers are staggering: 4.5 million workers quit or changed their jobs in November 2021, the highest number ever recorded in one month. The “quits rate” – the percentage of those who voluntarily left their jobs – jumped back up to 3 percent in November 2021, matching the all-time high set in September 2021.
White men who have experienced disadvantages in the workplace – particularly when associated with a social identity, such as being gay or having a disability – are more likely to recognize disadvantages faced by others and to understand the privilege they enjoy as white, according to new Cornell University research.
New research from Michigan State University and the Ohio State University reveals how CEO narcissism during a crisis can influence the behavior of middle managers, which may have implications for the firm overall.
Employees of Oak Ridge National Laboratory gave nearly $800,000 to local nonprofits through the lab’s employee giving programs in 2021. ORNL’s managing contractor, UT-Battelle, provided an additional $144,000 in corporate contributions.
Decreasing operating room (OR) availability by 15% helped a hospital address a 30% staff shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study being presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ ADVANCE 2022, the Anesthesiology Business Event.
Artificial intelligence (AI)-based scheduling significantly improves physician engagement and reduces burnout by creating fair and flexible schedules that support work-life balance — even during the COVID-19 pandemic — according to research being presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ ADVANCE 2022, the Anesthesiology Business Event.
The Center of Learning Network for the Region (CLNR) Chulalongkorn University is proud to have created jobs for new graduates, students and those who lost their income during the COVID-19 pandemic while encouraging them to use the love of their hometowns and discovery of their folk wisdom in combination with new knowledge and technology to develop new products, and establish community enterprises for sustainable development.
Taking the emotional temperature of your co-workers is easier when you spend your days in an office. Bursts of laughter, uncomfortable body language and flashes of anger are easy to see when you sit across the table from your co-worker.
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U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recently recognized Sandia National Laboratories as one of 849 recipients of the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by the Department of Labor. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act Medallion Program recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire and retain veterans.
Surgical patients in hospitals with better nurse work environments were less likely to be admitted to an ICU and less likely to die, according to an analysis of health records of nearly 270,000 patients in 453 hospitals. The study is the first to directly link the nurse work environment to ICU use.
Gender bias in physics labs – where women typically work more on the computer and on communication tasks, while men more often handle equipment – is not rooted in personal preference, according to new Cornell research.
Larry Durham has been named Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s new chief human capital officer and associate director for Human Resources (HR AD), effective Jan. 24, 2022. As chief human capital officer, Durham will have responsibility for the development of human resources strategies, programs and initiatives, including Lab Culture and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. As HR AD, he will lead the HR organization and manage a team of ~100 personnel and a budget of ~$15M with responsibility for Compensation and Benefits, Human Resources Operations, Talent Acquisition, Workforce and Organization Development, Training, Military and Veterans Programs and the Livermore Laboratory Employee Services Association. Durham will also serve on key institutional and external committees, and interface extensively with the Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration.
A Rutgers study gives new insight into the experiences and perspectives of Black and Latinx people working in supportive health care roles during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study is the first to focus on the experience of support health care workers from underserved communities during the pandemic.
The RUDN University medic with colleagues from Kazakhstan and the USA studied the markers of inflammation in the respiratory tract in a metalworking occupational cohort. It is known that they inhale particles of metals and their oxides, and this can have negative health consequences. According to the composition of the exhaled air, doctors assessed which workers have a more pronounced risk of inflammatory processes in the lungs.
For the fourth consecutive year, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has been honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2022.
Let the “DAYWORK”, a part-time job recruiting application help prepare you for the real world of work. The App is designed to not only help students easily find a part-time job, but also create their professional profile, including work experience and employer feedback.
COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted employment for minority populations resulting in higher unemployment rates and healthcare concerns, according to a Rutgers study.
Public health experts at the UIC Center for Healthy Work will continue efforts to improve the health of low-wage workers, thanks to a five-year, $7 million grant from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
Companies that invested more in employee training before the pandemic were less likely to lay off their employees and reduce their workforces to cope with pandemic-related financial pressures, according to new Cornell University.
Make the most of your professional relationships with these 5 research-backed tips.
Researchers at Iowa State University found the ratio of immigrants who are self-employed vs. paid-employed is much higher in parts of the country with warmer January temperatures (i.e., the South) and lower in colder areas (i.e., the Midwest).
CHLA's Neurosurgery and Neurology Divisions are led by women physicians, a rarity for a children's hospital. Why there’s still a gap at the top between men and women—and how to close it.
The Healthy Business Council of Ohio (HBCO) has recognized UH for demonstrating a commitment to employee well-being through comprehensive worksite health promotion and well-being programs, bestowing its Healthy Worksite Gold Award.
Kasm Workspaces is available on the DigitalOcean Marketplace as a 1-Click Application to provide automated cloud deployment for Desktop as a Service (DaaS), Virtualized Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), application streaming, and remote browser isolation services.
Debido a la pandemia de COVID-19, he estado trabajando desde casa. Mi trabajo me exige pasar la mayor parte del día frente al computador y en los últimos meses, he notado que con más frecuencia tengo dolor de cabeza, dolor en la espalda lumbar y, a veces, dolor del cuello.
尊敬的妙佑医疗国际(Mayo Clinic) ：因为COVID-19（2019 冠状病毒病）大流行，我一直在家办公。我的工作需要我长时间使用电脑，在过去的几个月里，我出现更频繁的头痛，腰背部疼痛，有时还有颈部疼痛。这些疼痛是不是我的工作环境引起的？如果是，我如何才能解决？
السادة الأعزاء في مايو كلينك: ما زلتُ مستمرًا في العمل من المنزل بسبب جائحة فيروس كورونا المستجد (كوفيد-19). يتطلب عملي أن أكون على جهاز كمبيوتر معظم اليوم، وخلال الأشهر القليلة الماضية، لاحظت صداعًا متكررًا وألمًا في أسفل ظهري وفي رقبتي أحيانًا.
ESTIMADA MAYO CLINIC: estou trabalhando em casa devido à pandemia de COVID-19. O meu trabalho exige que eu fique no computador uma boa parte do dia, e, ao longo dos últimos meses, tenho notado dores de cabeça mais frequentes, dores na região lombar e às vezes no pescoço.
The benefits and drawbacks of generalist CEOs – those with the talent and skill to manage companies in various industries – have been fiercely debated in contemporary research. Some research touts generalist CEOs’ varied professional experiences and ability to launch a wide range of strategic initiatives.
Laboratory employees gave generously during their 2021 Holiday Giving Campaign, donating more than $2.7 million to make things a little brighter for communities in Northern New Mexico and beyond this holiday season.
According to new Cornell University research, asking in person for help maximizes one’s chance of getting a “yes.” If you must ask from a distance, though, choose video or a phone call, rather than email or a text, the researchers found.
New research shows during the COVID-19 pandemic varying responses from world leaders influenced infection outcomes. Researchers at the University of New Hampshire took a closer look at international leadership styles and found global leaders that had a rational, problem-solving approach toward the crisis were associated with fewer country-wide infections.
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Researchers reporting in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology Letters have detected a broad range of emerging synthetic antioxidants, called hindered phenol and sulfur antioxidants, in dust from electronic waste (e-waste) recycling workshops, possibly posing risks for the workers inside.
Released in November 2021, the Astronomy and Astrophysics Decadal Survey—Astro2020—emphasized the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the field of astrophysics. The inclusion of DEI initiatives in the report signals a shift in the industry, one for which the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) and its partners have been building a foundation for over a decade.
RUDN University medic together with colleagues from Kazakhstan conducted a study of the quality of life related to physical and mental health. The study revealed three professions in which the mental component of the quality of life suffers the most.
When the holiday season rolls around, will you get to relax, or do you let work creep into your down time? If you fit in the latter category and can’t seem to keep work at bay, you may be putting your health at risk, according to research from the University of South Australia.
Living abroad has a significant impact on the career identities, career capital development and subjective well-being of expatriate partners.
In 2022 the average UK worker will be working from home 20 per cent more (one day a week) than they were prior to the pandemic, having huge consequences for retail and hospitality industries
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected women who are early and mid-career academic faculty members, according to a recent study by University of Illinois Chicago researchers. The study aimed to identify personal and professional characteristics to understand the pandemic’s impact on faculty and, consequently, on policy implications.
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