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Is Hiring Teens a Good Alternative to a Tight Labor Market?

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Lower wages. Many people argue that minimum wage was never meant to be a livable wage, but rather an acceptable amount of money for someone new entering the workforce. If your business doesn’t shut down at 5pm, teens may be the perfect solution to add a few extra hours of productivity without overworking your full-time staff.

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Are you doing enough to leverage tech for employee relations?

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The ripple effect of 2020 led to increases in accommodation requests, social media issues and discrimination claims along with a significant decrease in resources and diminished commitments to vital employee relations processes,” she says. million employees globally, including 2.3 million employees in the U.S.

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Ireland Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021 Signed into Law

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In an effort to address the pay disparity between men and women, the President of Ireland signed the Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021 into law on Jul. It also holds employers accountable by requiring them to explain gaps and what action they’re taking to eliminate or reduce identified wage gaps. What are the reporting requirements?

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Efficient Background Checks a Must as Hospitality Preps for Peak Travel Months

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Travel began its rebound in 2021 and the momentum continues in 2022. Many people who were furloughed or laid off from leisure and hospitality jobs in 2020 migrated into roles in more stable industries. Business travel is also set to climb by 38% this year. The message to the hospitality industry? Ready or not, here they come.

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Ireland Pay Gap Reporting Regulations Released

Trusaic

Last year, Irish lawmakers passed the Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021. The Act aims to close the pay gap between men and women by requiring employers to publish information about gender wage gaps within their organizations. In fact, Ireland’s Gender Pay Gap Act has implications for employers across the globe. Affected employers.

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Managing A Total Talent Workforce – The Impact Of The Gig Economy

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million workers quitting their jobs in 2021 , in pursuit of more meaningful or more enjoyable careers, became known as The Great Resignation. . . This article investigates how shifting workplace culture and the rapid rise of the gig economy are driving an increased need for a total talent workforce management strategy.

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Majority of UK job roles still pay men more than women

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Of those, well over a quarter (30%) pay men at least 10% more per hour, on average, while a third (32%) pay men between 5% and 9% more. Of those, well over a quarter (30%) pay men at least 10% more per hour, on average, while a third (32%) pay men between 5% and 9% more. million people (4.9