Why do so many American workers feel guilty about taking the vacation they’ve earned?
By:Karen Tan, Assistant Professor of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Middle Tennessee State University “My dedication was questioned.” “Managers or upper management have looked down upon taking time off.” “People think that maybe you’re not as invested in the job, that you’re shirking your duties or something.” These are just a few of […]
The public service has a much smaller gender pay gap than the private sector. It’s a big achievement
By: Leonora Risse, Associate Professor in Economics, University of Canberra After two years of publishing the gender pay gaps of Australia’s private-sector companies, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency has released public-sector employer data for the first time. The report shows a stark contrast between the private and public sectors. The Commonwealth public sector has a […]
Leaders can promote gender equity without deepening polarization − here’s how
By: Colleen Tolan, Postdoctoral Researcher for the Center for Women in Business, Rutgers University Lisa Kaplowitz, Associate Professor & Executive Director, Center for Women in Business, Rutgers University Americans largely agree that women have made significant gains in the workplace over the past two decades. But what about men? While many Americans believe women are thriving, over […]
When AI plays favourites: How algorithmic bias shapes the hiring process
By: Asit Kumar Mishra, Research Fellow in School of Public of Health, University College Cork A public interest group filed a U.S. federal complaint against artificial intelligence hiring tool, HireVue, in 2019 for deceptive hiring practices. The software, which has been adopted by hundreds of companies, favoured certain facial expressions, speaking styles and tones of voice, […]