An age of uncertain work: Americans miss stability and a shared sense of purpose in their jobs
On the surface, the well-being of the American worker seems rosy.
Social Sciences
Jul 18, 2019
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The dynamics of workplace sexual harassment in the US
A new Gender, Work & Organization analysis of U.S. data from 1997-2016 provides new insights into workplace sexual harassment.
Social Sciences
Jun 19, 2019
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Record-low fertility rates linked to decline in stable manufacturing jobs
As the Great Recession wiped out nearly 9 million jobs and 19 trillion dollars in wealth from U.S. households, American families experienced another steep decline—they had fewer children.
Social Sciences
Jun 19, 2019
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Young workers suffer longer from recessions
As the saying goes, last in, first out. It's particularly true for young workers in recessions when the impact on their earnings can last a lifetime.
Economics & Business
Apr 24, 2019
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Women's labour force transformation dates back to the Great Depression
The Great Depression, which spanned the 10 years following the stock market crash of 1929, led to severe conditions in several developed countries at a time when there was no social safety net. This triggered a massive entry ...
Social Sciences
Apr 10, 2019
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Machine learning in action for the humanitarian sector
Governments across the world came together in Marrakesh this past December to ratify a pact to improve cooperation on international migration. Among other objectives, the Global Compact for Migration seeks to use "accurate ...
Machine Learning & AI
Jan 22, 2019
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Age and education affect job changes, study finds
New research reveals that people are more likely to change jobs when they are younger and well educated, though not necessarily because they are more open to a new experience.
Social Sciences
Jul 05, 2018
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Academics blame low wage growth on underemployment
Employees looking for a hike in salary have lost their bargaining power because of a rise in underemployment, according to a new paper by University of Stirling economists.
Social Sciences
Apr 16, 2018
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The rise of intimate partner violence during the Great Recession
Financial strain has long been one of the leading causes of family discord, but a recent study suggests that simply living through major economic recessions increases a mother's chance of suffering from domestic violence.
Social Sciences
Jun 06, 2016
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Educated Muslim women much less likely to be in professional jobs than white women
Muslim women are much less likely to be in professional jobs than white women, even when they are as well educated, new research shows.
Social Sciences
Apr 07, 2016
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