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Harvey aftermath: Government offers flood clean-up resources

08/29/2017
Hurricane Harvey and the flooding that occurred in its wake mean weeks or months of clean-up, repair and rebuilding for Texas employers and employees. That will be dangerous work that will likely expose workers to hazardous conditions.
These official resources can help make the process as safe as possible.

Snapshot: How many work a side gig?

08/29/2017
More women than men have a second job of some kind.

Screen time: Teach employees the 20-20-20 rule

08/24/2017
The average American spends seven hours per day on digital devices, and all that exposure is leading to more eye strain and sleep problems.

Salaries steady in ’18; variable pay rising

08/24/2017
Even as the economy strengthens and the job market remains tight, U.S. employers are holding the lid on salary increases—and they plan to do the same in 2018.

Snapshot: Long workdays, long workweeks

08/22/2017
A significant percentage of Americans often work 10 or more days per month of at least 10 hours. Even more routinely work at least 48 hours per week.

Study: Work takes emotional, physical toll

08/22/2017
The American workplace is physically and emotionally taxing, with workers frequently facing unstable work schedules, unpleasant and potentially hazardous working conditions, and an often hostile social environment, according to a new study.

OK to set unique policies for unique problems

08/21/2017
Sometimes, an unusual workplace situation or problem may require an equally unique rule. For example, if theft is rampant in one department, it’s certainly justified to implement a special policy that seeks to stop the thievery.

The tough decision checklist: Finish it and sleep soundly tonight

08/16/2017
Stop second-guessing yourself and get out a pen. After you go coolly through this checklist point by point, you’ll be ready to stand up and make that difficult call—no hesitation, and no regrets.

Two-thirds of business travelers keep points, miles

08/15/2017
A survey by the Society for Human Resource Management found that 66% of employers let workers who travel on business keep hotel points and 65% let them keep frequent flyer miles.

Snapshot: Turns out, millennials aren’t job-hoppers

08/15/2017
Millennial workers are slightly more likely to stick with their employers than members of Generation X were when they were young.