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‘Millions of women suffering in silence’: Female workers want menopause benefits, so why are they so rare?
A new report reveals a stigma of talking about menopause in the workplace and a disconnect between employers and employees.
The U.S. labor market is strong. Job hopping for a big bump in pay, however, just got a lot trickier.
The economy added 339,000 jobs in May, beating most expectations.
Noncompete clauses could violate federal labor law, NLRB’s top lawyer says
Many noncompete agreements that employers make staffers sign to bar them from leaving are a violation of labor law, the National Labor Relations Board says.
Where did laid-off tech and media workers go? They’ve found jobs in these industries.
More than 199,000 global technology-sector employees have been laid off so far in 2023.
‘Most jobs are vehicles and not destinations:’ Entry-level hiring slows, but these jobs are on the rise for new graduates
Younger workers should maintain an open mind, career experts say.
So long, Great Resignation: ‘The Big Stay’ is the new workplace trend, this economist says
Some data suggest workers are hunkering down and less likely to quit their jobs these days
Pay ranges in job listings are widening. It’s a ‘double-edged sword’ for job seekers, one economist says.
Pay-transparency laws can provide insight for job seekers, but listed pay ranges for some jobs are getting wider.
Men reap greater benefits than women when they support co-workers, MIT study finds
New data show that men may get a better return on investment for supporting colleagues than women do.
Working mothers speak about the dreaded ‘mom tax,’ the financial toll motherhood can take on their careers and salaries
Working moms talk about the "motherhood penalty" or "mom tax" that drives their financial and caregiving decisions.
The great corporate buffet: Why companies will be giving out free pizza and bagels forever
Many companies offered free food to lure workers back into the office after they went remote. And new data suggests this perk will stay on the table.
Global labor market will lose 14 million jobs over the next five years: report
World Economic Forum report says clerical and secretarial roles will decline the fastest.
Hotel housekeeping jobs have fallen by 102,000 during the pandemic. What happened?
"Before the pandemic, I never had a problem with getting hours," one housekeeper told MarketWatch.
‘Workers now have their eye on the ball:’ Many employees are stressed, but also optimistic and focused on the future
Workers say they care more about career progression this year compared to last year, and they don't want gig work, according to a recent study.
Forget ‘quiet quitting.’ Some workers are all about ‘bare-minimum Monday.’
Here's one solution to the 'Sunday scaries.' The latest office trend calls for taking it easy at the start of the workweek.
Employers can pay your student loans — why many don’t and why that could change
The perk is becoming more prevalent, but lawmakers and experts say company help with student loans is not a standard part of many benefits packages -- at least not now.
How big a pay hike are you expecting this year? Americans say they anticipate a 6.7% raise.
Workers may be worried about layoffs, but they also can put stock in the fact they received an average 6.5% salary increase in 2022, according to ADP.
Opinion Biden’s job creation efforts are helping women get higher pay and better work
Women are making strides in the sciences, construction and other fields where they're underrepresented.
Who’s most likely to lose their job to AI?
Here's a summary of recent research on which industries are most exposed to artificial intelligence, and how jobs may be affected.
‘Our schedule gets turned upside down in Ramadan’: How Muslim employees cope at work during the holy month — and how you can help
Experts say organizations and managers bear the most responsibility, but Muslim workers should still know their rights in the workplace
Opinion Remote work is here to stay. These 4 tips will help you make the switch from office to home.
How to succeed at your job when you work from home.
