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Want to improve your company's performance? Here's why hiring directors with international experience can help

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:05:00 EST

New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York shows that companies perform better when they hire board directors with some international professional experience. Just one caveat: their existing board members must function cohesively as a team.

University of Delaware's Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance names new director

University of Delaware — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:05:41 EST

Lawrence "Larry" Cunningham has been named director of the John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware. Cunningham, a UD alum, is a leading authority on corporate governance, corporate culture and corporate law.

HVAC is starting to sweat

Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:05:39 EST

Thanks to sensor technology and mathematical modeling, smart dummies provide new insights into how workplaces can be brought to a comfortable temperature in an energy-efficient way and how to prevent patients from getting cold feet in the operating theater.

Sara Szuchet, multiple sclerosis researcher, 1932-2024

University of Chicago Medical Center — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:05:16 EST

Szuchet was a pioneering multiple sclerosis researcher and trailblazer for women in academia who served on the UChicago faculty for 45 years.

Black employees more likely to experience depression after workplace mistreatment

Indiana University — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:05:32 EST

Workplace mistreatment results in higher rates of depression and sleep loss in Black employees than white employees according to research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business in Bloomington.

UWF Center for Cybersecurity participates in White House cybersecurity roundtable

University of West Florida — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:05:04 EST

Last week, UWF Center for Cybersecurity participated in The White House's Good-Paying Cyber Jobs for Veterans and Military Spouses Workshop, highlighting the center's CyberSkills2Work program.

Study Examines Factors for Effective Social Justice Advocacy in the Workplace

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:05:38 EST

Research by UMD Smith's Debra Shapiro shows social justice appeals are more effective when the advocate and the receiver share similarities, boosting empathy and credibility.

Expert Available: July Jobs Report Misses Expectations, Unemployment Rising

George Washington University — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:00:58 EST

The US economy added only 114,000 jobs in July, significantly below the expected 175,000, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, its highest level since October 2021. ...

Curious by Nature: Neurodiversity at Work with Dr. Eric Patton

ŷ��Ʒ — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 08:05:32 EST

Dr. Eric Patton from Saint Joseph's University talks about his new book, Neurodiversity and Work, which looks at ways to make employment better for both companies and neurodiverse employees. He highlights how people with neurodiversity are often very intelligent, focused, innovative and perceptive.

Expert Available: July Jobs Report Expected to Show 175,000 New Jobs Amid Labor Market Debate

George Washington University — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:00:11 EST

The July jobs report, anticipated on Friday, is expected to reveal the addition of 175,000 nonfarm payroll jobs and a steady unemployment rate of 4.1%, according to Bloomberg data. ...

Expert Available: How Do We Refer to Women in Positions of Power?

George Washington University — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:00:10 EST

Harris' becoming the presumptive Democratic nominee for president has only reignited conversations about gender in politics. ...

New Report Shows Greater Interest in Labor Unions, Especially Among Young Workers

University of California San Diego — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:05:21 EST

A new report from the University of California San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy reveals significant changes in support for labor unions among U.S. workers.

Two-Day Course Teaches Hospitals and Health Systems How to Address Unprofessionalism and Unsafe Behavior

Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:05:26 EST

The Vanderbilt Health Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy (CPPA) will host a two-day, hands-on course in Nashville to equip hospital and health system leaders with strategies and tools to address unprofessionalism and create a safe, respectful and reliable environment inside their organizations. The course, "Promoting Professionalism," will address these challenges and more with real-world case studies, recent research and practical skills and tools attendees can implement at their own institutions.

Cedars-Sinai Earns Top Score for Supporting Employees With Disabilities

Cedars-Sinai — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:05:32 EST

Cedars-Sinai has earned a top score on the 2024 Disability Equality Index and has been named as a "2024 Best Places to Work for People with Disabilities" in the U.S.

Ochsner Health named among America's Greatest Workplaces by ŷ��Ʒweek

Ochsner Health — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:05:15 EST

ŷ��Ʒweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognize the America's Greatest Workplaces in the United States by conducting a large-scale employer study based on 1.5 million comprehensive company reviews from more than 250,000 employees. Ochsner Health was awarded a five-star rating in the large-size company category.

Workplace bullying in developing countries is wearing women down

University of South Australia — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 21:05:28 EST

Workplace bullying against women in Pakistan is driving emotional exhaustion and job dissatisfaction among female workers, new research reveals.

How Can Leadership Reduce Burnout? Key Insights on Two New Studies of Essential Medical Workers

University of Michigan Ross School of Business — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 21:05:23 EST

In her research, Amy Young, professor of teaching in business communications, explores the link between employee burnout and leadership. In two new papers, Young and her colleagues explore how improvements in leadership communication can remedy some of the challenges currently facing the healthcare industry, such as staffing shortages, burnout, and turnover.

The more the merrier? Exploring the effect of women on boards on the gender pay gap in top management teams

Elsevier — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 06:05:47 EST

The double-edged sword in the digitalization of human resource management: Person-environment fit perspective

Elsevier — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 06:05:38 EST

Mapping the prestige and social value of occupations in the digital economy

Elsevier — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 05:05:15 EST

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