Read the most informative articles on workplace topics from leading publications. Once you've read the latest article on a particular topic, be sure to check out that topic's archive, which contains many more related articles. Check back to this section, which is updated throughout the week.
Employee Benefits
Employee compensation averages $29.39 an hour
Employee pay and benefits averaged $29.39 for each hour worked in March, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Employee Wellness
Cornyn and Harkin: Jumpstart workplace wellness
A Republican and Democrat in the U.S. Senate explain in the Dallas Morning News why they introduced and support the Healthy Workforce Act.
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Open Communications
Tough times call for open communication in the workplace
Good communication can do more than simply silence the rumor mill. It can actually reduce employee anxiety and help improve productivity.
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Diversity
Pool Of Older Hispanic Workers Growing - AARP Report
The Wall Street Journal reports on an AARP report which shows good news for employers once the downturn ends in terms of a ready workforce: older Hispanics.
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Learning and Development
Why do people waste time at work?
Workplace speaker and coach Jim Bouchard gives some thought to this perennial question and provides some answers on MaineBusiness.com.
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Corporate Social Responsibility
Green Business and Sustainability Management Have Finally Arrived
Steve Cohen explains why and how in The New York Observer.
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Management Corner
Competition for management analysts heats up as firms seek to maximize efficiency
This article on NWjobs focuses on the outlook for this industry in the Seattle, WA area.
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Culture
Dress codes should be clear to all
Spell it out: Workers who show too much skin in summer may not know what's appropriate.
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Rewards and Recognition
Employee recognition & rewards: 8 tips for managers
Surveys of U.S. workers consistently show that employees want more than a paycheck from their jobs – they want to feel safe, secure and appreciated at work.
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Teambuilding
8 tips to improving your workplace communication style - and keeping your job
It is best to make a lasting impression not just on the first day of one's job, but going forward into one's respective careers.
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Work/Life Balance
Summer Forecast: Work/life Balance is Valued, but Most Will Likely Continue Working on Vacation
While nearly eight in 10 professionals say they want balance in their work and personal lives, more than half work while on vacation, according to a survey.
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HR Corner
Survey: More companies provide flexibility
The rising price of gas has prompted more companies to help employees with their costs associated with driving, according to a SHRM poll.
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