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'Big sick out' | The most common sick day in America
This article discusses why late August is the most common time for sickness to occur in America.
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Corporates vs worker safety | Big businesses under fire for opposing heat protections
As scorching heatwaves grip the nation, millions of American are facing hazardous conditions without...
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Wellbeing | Three in four U.S. workers have suffered from burnout - here's what's causing it
Nearly three in four workers across the U.S. have suffered from burnout and the associated symptoms as...
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Concern for HR? | More and more workers are turning to cannabis to treat work injuries
A growing trend has emerged among U.S. workers seeking alternative solutions to manage work-related injuries,...
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In-N-Out | Burger chain faces backlash as employees barred from wearing COVID masks
In-N-Out, the popular fast-food chain known for its burgers and iconic yellow-arrow logo, has found itself...
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La Niña | How HR should handle blistering heat across the U.S.
The U.S is no stranger to dealing with some scorching summers. However, whilst blistering heat may have...
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Soaring heat | Extreme temperatures lead to growing concern for employee safety in America
In recent years, as the impacts of climate change become increasingly apparent, the issue of worker protections...
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Wellbeing disaster | Are U.S. retail workers really being denied chairs for 'productivity'?
Those of us who have worked in a retail space (currently more than 4.1 million Americans) know just what...
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'It counts against them' | Black employees are penalised for promoting themselves, university study finds
Researchers identified "detrimental consequences" when Black employees shared accomplishments with their...
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Concerning data | Is the U.S. really the 'worst rich nation' in which to work?
The U.S. is popularly identified as the land of opportunity, where hard work is rewarded and ambition...
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Unsettling trend | Rising job insecurity plagues US workers
An unsettling trend is taking shape in the American workforce. Despite companies offering enhanced compensation...
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Dangerous practices | Warehouse death raises concerns over Amazon's health and safety standards
In a tragic incident that unfolded at an Amazon warehouse in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a worker lost their...
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Downward spiral | Are Americans really becoming less productive than ever?
Whilst the pandemic may seem like a distant nightmare in our memories, the effects of the changes to...
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WFH paranoia | Unhinged CEO lauds worker for selling family dog for return to office
Even in 2023, remote working continues to be an enduringly divisive topic. Yet whilst it has its vocal...
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Stress Awareness Month | The link between L&D and employee wellbeing
Employers investing in long-term learning & development programmes see immediate improvements to staff...
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New protections | Seattle's new law is a landmark case for the gig economy
In July of 2020, in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers in Seattle passed a landmark piece...
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More trouble for Elon | Twitter suffers major source code leak - was an ex-employee behind it?
Twitter has revealed that ex-employees are responsible for leaking the social media platform's source...
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NLRB ruling | Whistleblowing is increasing, but the process is still broken
In February, a ground-breaking new ruling from the US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) came into...
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Silicon Valley Bank | Fraud case against SVB execs puts C-suite transparency in spotlight
Bosses at Silicon Valley Bank are being sued by shareholders following the firm's financial collapse,...
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Harassment | Brendan Fraser's Oscar speech was a timely reminder about worker safety
Those who tuned into the 95th Academy Awards over the weekend will have likely fought back a tear or...
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