New State and City ‘Pay to Move’ Programs Attract People—Not Employers
New initiatives starting this month in Vermont and Tulsa are part of a larger trend aimed at attracting workers to places that need to grow.
If You’re Over 50, Chances Are the Decision to Leave a Job Won’t be Yours
A new data analysis by ProPublica and the Urban Institute shows more than half of older U.S. workers are pushed out of longtime jobs before they choose to retire, suffering financial damage that is often irreversible.
Who Wins When Cash Is No Longer King?
Several cities are considering bans on cashless stores and restaurants.
Trump Administration Moves On Tougher Food Stamp Work Requirements
The U.S. Department of Agriculture offered its proposal Thursday, the same day the president signed a bill that rejected expanded work mandates.
The Most Experienced Job Candidates Aren’t Always the Best
Spending many years in one position doesn’t always translate to talent.
Police Layoffs Likely in Houston After Judge’s Pay-Parity Ruling
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Oklahoma’s unaccredited teachers … Connecticut’s new budget chief … and New Mexico’s backlog in unpaid film incentives.
‘Best Buddies’ Celebrates Reappointment of Beloved Calif. State Capitol Worker
John Masterson is someone who brings “a little joy, a smile, a little humanity” to a hard-working place.
Apple to Build a New Campus and Add Thousands of Jobs
Along with a new Austin campus, the company says it will add jobs at sites around the country.
10 Tips for Becoming a Better Leader
No one comes to this role fully prepared for the challenges.
Actually, Millennials May Be the Wealthiest Generation
Recent coverage about millennials' wealth, debt and income could be missing the bigger picture.
State Attorneys General Could Become More of a Factor in Antitrust
One FTC commissioner thinks that’s a possibility as the Trump administration returns to a laissez-faire approach toward mergers and acquisitions.
How Some Shrinking Cities Are Thriving in the New Economy
Despite conventional wisdom, cities don’t necessarily need population growth and more jobs to be economically healthy.
Reply-All Nightmare in Utah Offers Important Lessons for Any Large Organization
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Texas civil asset forfeitures … New Mexico anti-crime omnibus bill … and Philadelphia “good cause” eviction rules.
Workplace Equality Requires We Stop Thinking Dads’ Duties Are Temporary But Moms’ Are Forever
Parenting is a forever gig for both genders.
Some School Districts Look to Custodians and Teachers to Fill Bus Driver Shortage
An ongoing hiring challenge has brought about unconventional solutions to meet immediate needs.
When Rehiring Retired Public Workers, Guidelines Can Be Key
New research takes a look at post-retirement employment policies in states across the U.S.
County Official’s Claim Her Firing Was Political Retaliation Fails in Federal Court
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals says the financial resources director position falls under a special exception.
How to Ask for Help at Work Without Looking Weak
Asking for help when you’re stressed lays the foundation for positive relationship building.
Women May Earn Just 49 Cents on the Dollar
ANALYSIS | A new study suggests that the gender wage gap is much wider than previously thought.
Population Growth Doesn’t Equal Wage Growth in These Cities
Nationwide there are 10 metro areas whose populations grew more than 30 percent since 2000—almost twice the national average for metros—but whose per-capita income grew less than half the U.S. average.
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