A study led by a University of Illinois Chicago researcher uses a new approach to measure precarious, or low-quality, employment in the United States. And, according to those findings, precarious employment has increased ...
Economics & Business
Jan 27, 2021
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The coronavirus pandemic took a huge toll on global jobs last year, the United Nations said Monday, with the equivalent of more than a quarter of a billion lost.
Economics & Business
Jan 25, 2021
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A new Tranzo survey of 670 executives in all Dutch sectors shows that a majority (64%) is reluctant to hire applicants with mental health problems (MHP). In addition, one in three managers would not quickly hire an employee ...
Social Sciences
Jan 18, 2021
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The federal government's industrial relations "reform" bill offers a new definition of "casual" employment that creates more problems than it solves.
Social Sciences
Dec 11, 2020
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How old you are could be more important to some employers than your experience, or your capacity to do the job—particularly for older candidates. That was the conclusion of research my colleagues and I recently published ...
Social Sciences
Nov 27, 2020
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George Floyd's death highlighted how even a minor alleged infraction—in his case, over a fake $20 bill—can lead to a fatal interaction with law enforcement.
Social Sciences
Sep 29, 2020
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A recent study published in Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy reveals new findings on the impact of fossil fuel prices on employment.
Environment
Sep 24, 2020
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Stress associated with job loss can have a host of negative effects on individuals that may hinder their ability to become re-employed. A new study published in the Journal of Employment Counseling examines the importance ...
Economics & Business
Sep 10, 2020
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A new UC Riverside study finds that climate change will have a devastating effect on the greater Palm Springs area's dominant industry: tourism.
Environment
Sep 8, 2020
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Employers in Sweden more often reject job applications from transgender people—especially in male-dominated occupations. Moreover, transgender people face discrimination from two different grounds for discrimination. This ...
Social Sciences
Aug 13, 2020
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