Sexual harassment at work: 10 myths busted By Stephen Simpson A TUC report on sexual harassment in the workplace has found that 52% of women have experienced some form of sexual harassment at work. Stephen Simpson sets the record straight on 10 myths about workplace sexual harassment. Myth 1: “Banter” is not sexual harassment. Fact:…
DetailsIt’s a short list. Independent contractor, freelancer, 1099er — whatever you call it, the gig economy is steadily reshaping the workplace. Nearly 53 million Americans have done freelance work in the past year, and the number continues to rise. Companies often like to pretend the shift from employee to contract worker is merely semantics, or…
DetailsIn order to boldly go where no one has gone before, you’ve got to be a pretty awesome leader. Over the years, the “Star Trek” franchise has given us many characters who’ve acted as inspirational, pioneering leaders. Throughout the franchise, these captains and commanders have had very different approaches at times. In his book “Primal…
DetailsWhen is a personal day not a personal day? Plenty of people have called in sick when they wanted a day to sleep in, get things done around the house, or just recharge. Now, a small but growing number of employers let their workers be upfront about taking days off for themselves just because. Work…
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