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DEI & the Academy Awards: New Film Industry Guidelines Address Diversity & Inclusion

Trusaic

Nevertheless, a USC Wallis Annenberg Study showed that over a ten-year period: Over 70 percent of film characters are white ; 89% percent of directors are male, and 84% percent are white ; Just 43 out of 1,100 films between 2007 and 2017 were helmed by female directors; and . 3 minute read .

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Love is in the Air: Workplace Romance on the Rise

HRWatchdog

Forty-one percent of workers have dated a co-worker, up from 37 percent last year and the highest level since 2007. Although employers should generally avoid inquiring into an employee’s off-duty activities, particularly in the absence of an effect at work, an employer may rightly be concerned about liability related to workplace romances.

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The Purpose-Driven Life. Q&A with Natalie Rekstad Founder of Black Fox Philanthropy

Thrive Global

An active supporter of The Women’s Foundation of Colorado since 2007, Natalie is a former board trustee and is making significant investments in advancing their mission of catalyzing community to advance and accelerate economic opportunities for women and their families. She is also a newly minted member of The Founders Pledge.

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5 Reasons Companies Should Invest in Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) for Human Resources

Zenefits

Crisis intervention training is primarily provided in hospitals, social services, and rehabilitation centers. Crisis intervention training is primarily provided in hospitals, social services, and rehabilitation centers. Between 2007 and 2017, there were more than 2,800 suicides in the work environment. Behavioral afflictions.

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Bullying In The Workplace – Facing Big Bad Bosses

TalentCulture

Bullying in the workplace is such a common problem that according to a 2007 Zogby poll published by the Workplace Bullying Institute, 37% of U.S. Bullying in the workplace is such a common problem that according to a 2007 Zogby poll published by the Workplace Bullying Institute, 37% of U.S. workers have been bullied on the job.

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What Is the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act?

HR Daily Advisor

While Title VII of the Civil Rights Act already prohibits gender-based discrimination, including pay discrimination, there was an unfortunate problem created by a court interpretation back in 2007. Namely, the courts decided that the original pay decision was what started the statute of limitations to bring a claim—not the ongoing unfair pay.

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Why You Should Support Industry Soloprenuers

Workology

In 2007 I aspired to be a professional blogger. I worked my ass off. I wanted to be someone who could stand up for the opinions and share experiences for the recruiter and HR practitioner. I was tired of men over 40 having the stage when the industry was and is predominantly women. I dreamed of the acceptance I’d receive.