GOP-led states slam ‘crude and odious’ Nasdaq diversity rule
Nasdaq's effort to promote diversity on corporate boards establishes illegal "quotas" that discriminate against men and white people, a group of Republican-led states said in...
Dads find parental leave easier to get than to take
Even though big banks and other Wall Street firms have boosted paid time off for new parents to some of the highest levels offered in...
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Student loan relief or paid vacation? These workers get a choice
The new perk at Unum Group is a creative twist on an increasingly popular benefit.
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‘Work Wife’ authors share the secret to mixing business and friendship
The team behind “Work Wife: The Power of Female Friendship to Drive Successful Businesses” talks about what makes their collaboration so great.
Moms at Amazon press for backup day care, a benefit common at many tech companies
A group comprising hundreds of working moms is waging a campaign to persuade founder and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos that providing help for parents...
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Raises are still stuck at 3 percent, employers tell PayScale
Companies, instead, continue to use bonuses and benefits to keep workers from jumping ship.
Hot labor market brings full-time perks to part-time employees
A growing number of companies are extending benefits to hourly and part-time workers, believing that better benefits will increase retention and lead to savings on...
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Starbucks, Microsoft among companies that helped more workers have access to paid family leave this year
Nearly 5 million more workers were eligible for paid family leave this year, a new survey found, but most employees — 83 percent, according to...
Breast pumping at work makes the gender pay gap worse
Women face stigma for taking time away from their jobs, and they run up against the reality that the workday doesn't stop when they leave...
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Powerful men have changed their behavior at work since #MeToo, survey finds
A third of the more than 1,000 executives surveyed said they’ve adjusted their behaviors to avoid what could be perceived as sexual harassment.