ChildcareSandwich generationGenderHiringDespite rising legal claims, little research has examined discrimination against job applicants or employees because of their family caregiving responsibilities. Across three studies, we examine discrimination in hiring and starting salary decisions among equally qualified ...
In ecofeminist literature, ecofeminism is often described as the belief that environmentalism and feminism are intrinsically connected. Another definition suggests that discrimination and oppression based on gender, race and class are directly related to the exploitation and destruction of the environment. ...
Gender division in the workforce is a long-standing issue resulting from generations of societal norms and discrimination. Inequities have led to women having fewer job vacancies and promotion opportunities. These biases gradually undermine the mental well-being, job satisfaction, engagement, and retenti...
Another challenge is to retain participants for the entire duration of the program, i.,e. to achieve good program adherence. Early program discontinuation often occurs, which means that the hoped-for goals, such as weight reduction or improvement in quality of life, are not achieved in the lon...
HR Audit. No one likes to hear that word – audit. Review. Evaluation. Analysis. No matter what word you use, negative thoughts start to fill your head. We challenge you, however, to look at this event as a chance to review and renew. A properly conducted HR Audit can (and shoul...
Many diversity initiatives focus on race and ethnicity, but gender diversity is an equally important facet. Although gender roles are expanding, access to quality childcare presents a significant challenge to working mothers. During the COVID-19 pandemic,2.9 million womenleft the workforce between Marc...
Additionally, offering affordable childcare options and promoting work-life balance, which can be costly, can help women stay in the workforce and advance their careers. We must also challenge societal norms and expectations perpetuating gender stereotypes and discrimination especially those that underva...
support for female candidates. This bias manifests in different forms, from unequal access to campaign resources to overt gender discrimination. Limited access tomentorshipfurther exacerbates these challenges, impacting the ability of aspiring female politicians to navigate the political landscape effectively...
Longevity risk can also refer to the challenge defined benefit pension plans face in estimating how long workers and retirees in the plan will live.Defined benefit plans pay a specified amount—typically monthly—upon retirementuntil the beneficiary dies. When a pension recipient lives longer than an...
Given Black and Latinx communities are more likely to live in densely populated areas, the virus can spread more easily. Research has shown communities of color often face implicit and explicit discrimination in medical treatment, which can affect their likelihood of seeking treatment. But for ...