A new study suggests perceptions of how strongly people of color identify with their race can have a big impact on their job prospects and how much money they earn.
When the workforce recolts.
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Technology companies have immense power over our lives. But why are so many of their employees and others concerned about the ethics of their behaviour?
The president says he’s fighting his trade war because a generation of free trade has failed working-class Americans. An economist explains why tariffs will only make things worse.
A negative performance review along with the knowledge that one is not considered to be ‘highly sought after talent,’ can be demotivating to your staff.
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Don’t tell your employee they are not doing well, according to new research. “White lies” coming form managers to staff about how well they are doing can help with their motivation.
Arbitration trials don’t always result in equal justice.
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The court narrowly ruled that employees who sign arbitration agreements can’t bring class action suits over unpaid wages.
Employees who experience broken promises tend to experience a series of intense negative emotions, which can lead to a desire to dominate, retaliate and get even with their employer.
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Bringing office supplies home - or stealing from your workplace - may seem like a good idea when you are upset with your boss, but think again, your issues may be easier solved through communication.
Human Resources must adapt quickly to changes in the workplace to remain relevant and useful.
When an employee is dismissed after making a complaint, it’s relatively easy for the employer to hide the true reason for dismissal.
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Banning relationships is likely to be ineffective and may result in disengagement, secrecy and resentment by employees of the encroachment of employment policies into genuinely private matters.
As ACTU secretary, Sally McManus has proven effective at elevating the debate over workplace reform.
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Pets have become a major part of our lives, with many millennials opting for a dog or cat instead of children. What should employers do to accommodate pet owners?
Senior journalist Carrie Gracie (right) found she was being paid less than her male colleagues at the BBC.
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It is easy to forget that the James Bond franchise is firmly set in the world of work. Bond’s evolution reflects changing attitudes to the workplace.
Shoppers browse at a Sears Canada store in Toronto in October after the company began liquidation sales. Its retirement funds are short $308 million, forcing a 19 per cent cut to employee pensions.
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Chinese professionals are influenced by the Confucian values. This means they are uncomfortable with refusing tasks or questioning directions, unlike their Australian counterparts.