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House Advances Bill To Open Federal Jobs To Past Marijuana Users
Legislation opening federal employment to past marijuana users advanced out of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee on Wednesday, in the latest Democrat-led step on cannabis reform. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), the committee’s ranking member and sponsor...
Study: Remote Workers More Aware Of Cybersecurity Risks Than In-Office Employees
Workers who telecommute tend to be more aware of cybersecurity threats than those who spend most of their time in a physical office and are more likely to take action to ward them off, according to our new peer-reviewed study. Our findings are based...
How To Hire Remote Workers
While working in the office was once the norm, many workers are now seeking remote opportunities. The majority of employers are embracing this trend and moving to more remote operations, especially for new employees. However, there are many challenges with finding the...
Former GE Executive Lists 5 Reasons You Should Pursue A Trades Career
"When you're an executive of a company, it's so awkward to say that you don't have the courage to go do something else," Jon Bostock, former GE executive and now CEO of home solutions company Leaf Home, reflected from his chair adjacent the floor-length window of his...
Robots Are Coming For Our Jobs. Just Not All Of Them.
There is a lot to be said for replacing certain kinds of jobs with robots. Most people would agree that replacing physical human labor with automation is a good thing. It’s especially good to automate the dangerous kinds of labor like some facets of factory work. What...
States And Cities Eye Stronger Protections For Gig Workers
Joshua Wood remembers days during the COVID-19 lockdown when New York City’s streets were practically empty, save for workers like him. That experience convinced the 25-year-old Brooklynite — who makes deliveries for both Uber Eats and a package delivery service —...
Why Don’t People Leave Bad Jobs?
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What Does Modern Leadership Really Mean?
Millennials are the largest generation in today’s workforce. Millennials have challenged the traditional style of leadership by having different values and expectations from their leaders. Communication, relationship-building and empowerment are some of the key...
