By Joya Misra, UMass Amherst In most American families led by couples, both parents are in the workforce. Almost three-quarters of American …
The Conversation
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Global HR Practices
Biden’s labour report card: Historian gives ‘Union Joe’ a higher grade than any president since FDR
By Erik Loomis, University of Rhode Island Joe Biden has pledged repeatedly to go further than any of his predecessors with his …
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Global HR Practices
Mexican government failing to provide decent jobs for vulnerable youth – leaving the door open to cartel recruitment
By Raul Zepeda Gil, University of Oxford Mexico’s “war on drugs” began in 2006, when the newly elected president, Felipe Calderón, ordered …
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OpinionWorkplace Safety & OHS
Ottawa’s efforts to modernize regulations fail to prioritize public safety over profit
By Bruce Campbell, York University, Canada The federal government introduced a recurring annual regulatory modernization bill in 2019 covering all regulatory agencies, …
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Opinion
It is industry, not government, that is getting in the way of a ‘just transition’ for oil and gas workers
By Emily Eaton, University of Regina; Andrew Stevens, University of Regina, and Sean Tucker, University of Regina What comes to mind when …
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OpinionRetention
Climate quitting: The people leaving their fossil fuel jobs because of climate change
By Gemma Ware | The Conversation As the climate crisis gets ever more severe, the fossil fuel industry is struggling to recruit …
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Corporate CultureOpinion
Too much heat in the kitchen: Survey shows toxic work conditions mean many chefs are getting out
By Shelagh K. Mooney, Auckland University of Technology; Matthew Brenner, Southern Cross University, and Richard Robinson, Northumbria University, Newcastle Chefs are in …
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Opinion
Game changer: A labour group in Québec is pushing for a province-wide video game workers’ union
By Michael Iantorno, Concordia University Two labour organizations in Québec, Game Workers Unite (GWU) Montréal and the trade union Confédération des syndicats …
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Opinion
Difficult work arrangements force many women to stop breastfeeding early. Here’s how to prevent this
By Andini Pramono, Australian National University; Julie P. Smith, Australian National University, and Liana Leach, Australian National University Research shows that six …
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Opinion
5 thoughts for new college grads seeking to find the right balance between meaningful work and making money
By Christopher Wong Michaelson, University of St. Thomas and Jennifer Tosti-Kharas, Babson College The Class of 2024 had a college experience like …

