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You probably know that a gender pay gap averaging around $0.18 exists in the US; women earn an average $0.82 for every $1.00 earned by men due to multiple, complex, interrelated factors. You might not know that the US federal government boasts a noticeably lower gender pay gap ($0.07) because the government follows several best practices that reduce pay inequity based on gender, including standardized pay schedules.
Read MoreWithdrawal by multiple members from the Paris Agreement would have meant a weakening not only of the Agreement itself, but it would have also let to a de-legitimation of the norm. The case of the US contestation and the CCA norm, however, did not end in a destruction of multilateral cooperation to fight climate change but in a (re-)legitimation of the norm and the Paris Agreement.
Read MoreSince 2019, United States law enforcement agencies have experienced limited staffing and low recruitment. Having fewer officers available makes it difficult for law enforcement to proactively patrol roadways while also responding to traffic crashes. Given this limited staffing, it is important to help law enforcement agencies prioritize where officers should be allocated so they can proactively stop unsafe drivers before crashes occur.
Read MoreMany LGBTQIA+ consumers still face discrimination in the marketplace, with limited or inaccurate representations of their specific consumption needs. Addressing these critical strategic challenges, policymakers and marketers have embarked on a progressive journey of reaching and serving LGBTQIA+ consumers in more meaningful and authentic ways, implementing marketing strategies that genuinely resonate with these individuals and address discrimination.
Read MoreIn the wake of Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine it became clear that Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) was facing a danger of a new Russian kidnapping. This new dramatic situation has pushed many countries towards repositioning themselves in terms of their identity and geopolitical visions.
Read MoreThe Sydney Children’s Hospital Network is located in New South Wales, the most populous state in Australia. It is comprised of two children’s hospitals that forms one of the largest children’s hospital networks in the country. Our network recognised the need to develop virtual care as an integral part of providing specialist paediatric care to the children and adolescents within our state. As a result, the virtualKIDS service was proposed in 2020 and launched in June 2021. COVID-19 further accelerated the establishment of this service.
Read MoreIn contemporary workplaces characterized by teamwork and flattened hierarchies, mistreatment experiences often happen in interactions with peers. One common manifestation of such mistreatment is peer interpersonal injustice, which entails breaches of dignity, respect, and propriety at work. This can range from unfriendly behavior to insulting remarks from colleagues.
Read MoreToday I spent 65% of my monthly income to get my car’s exhaust replaced. This is not shocking, unheard of, or even rare. The United States has been built to accommodate the automobile. In doing so, we have accomplished what transportation historian Peter Norton describes as normalizing the abnormal. It is expected that every American adult own a personal vehicle, and thus it is normal for Americans to allocate more than 15% of their total annual spending toward cars.
Read MoreFour years into the new world of “flexible work,” many employers are still seeking a balance between employee’s desire for flexibility and the need for collaboration, connection, and job effectiveness on teams. In the wake of higher staff turnover rates and prominent calls for continued flexibility at a small university, finding the right equilibrium between in-person work and employees’ demand for continued remote work options was imperative. This study first evaluated the connection between flexible work and job satisfaction. Not surprising were the results that employees with flexibility had greater job satisfaction (88% of respondents) than their non-flexible peers (68% of respondents).
Read MoreTransportation affects peoples’ day-to-day lives in myriad ways, including the ability to get where they need to go, the economic wellbeing of individuals and communities, physical and mental health, and the health of the local environment and planet. Transportation agencies are becoming increasingly interested in measuring accessibility, or the ease with which people can reach desired destinations. In part, the concept is attractive because it reflects the primary purpose of a transportation system—to connect people to the opportunities they value.
Read MoreWe find that drivers’ choice of the interaction modality is associated with the driving scenarios. Specifically, drivers prefer voice-controlled systems (VCS) when they are driving alone, driving on highways, and driving in an environment with high traffic complexity. Further, drivers have different preferences of interaction modalities for different tasks: when tasks are more distracting and more time-demanding, drivers prefer VCS over manual interactions
Read MoreRecently, the term "metaverse" has emerged as a buzzword, representing a virtual universe beyond our physical reality. Powered by technologies like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), the metaverse offers users immersive experiences in digital realms. While some hail it as a revolutionary force with the potential to transform work and education, others remain skeptical, questioning its longevity and practicality. Nevertheless, as more individuals and organizations embrace the metaverse, there's a pressing need to dissect its intricacies, explore its applications, and assess its implications, especially in the realm of workplace learning.
Read MoreTraumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common cause of disability, affecting about 2.5% of North Americans. Although one-third of people with TBI are female, most TBI research is focused on high-risk groups that are primarily male, like veterans and professional athletes. This means that the consequences of TBI most relevant to women and those assigned female at birth, like the impact of TBI on mental health around the time of pregnancy, have received little attention.
Read MorePublished research needs to be used in real-world practice for making a meaningful difference in lives of patients, families, health care professionals, and other individuals whom the research affects. We know from research that it could take about 15 to 17 years for the published research to make it into real-world practice and policymaking, and about 85% of the research is never used in practice. A new scientific field called implementation science deals with designing innovative and effective behavior change methods and techniques for accelerating the transfer of high-quality published research in practice and policymaking.
Read MoreWork meetings are necessary for collaboration, communication, brainstorming, decision-making, and so on. While researchers have explored many aspects of workplace meetings, current research has yet to consider the broader concept of scheduling cadences (e.g., how meetings are dispersed throughout the day). We propose that, depending on these scheduling cadences, meetings can function as an interruption by disrupting workflow and diminishing employee productivity levels while increasing feelings of fatigue.
Read MoreOn May 7, we are hosting a webinar live from the Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) in Bochum, Germany with resident scholars for a conversation about using online methods to study digital trends, cultures, and communities.
Read MoreHow much compensation should I receive for my daily tasks, how many days off per year can I expect, what should be my regular work schedule, and other employment commitments are common components of formal written employment contracts. Written contracts play a crucial role in the employer-employee relationship by clearly defining key aspects of the job and providing a framework for resolving potential disputes. However, written contracts often fail to encompass all the promises and responsibilities inherent in an employment agreement.
Read MoreCycling as a mode of transport, especially in cities, is becoming increasingly promoted and popular. It is associated with several benefits, such as improved health, reduced air pollution and congestion in urban areas, while being a relatively low-cost mode of transport. However, cyclists are one of the most vulnerable types of road users. In Europe, they are the only mode of transport where the number of fatalities has not fallen over the last decade.
Read MoreIn today’s data-driven world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and People Analytics are shaping how organizations understand and manage their workforce. But what do these terms really mean, and how do they impact our workplaces? Let’s break it down in simple terms.
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