Six decades after the Equal Pay Act aimed to eliminate gender-based wage discrimination, women in America still earn just 82 cents for every dollar earned by men. For Black and Hispanic women, the gap is even wider at 70 cents and 65 cents, respectively.
Cyber incidents—including data breaches, ransomware attacks and social engineering scams—have become increasingly prevalent over the past decade, impacting organizations of all sizes and industries.
Since air circulation is often restricted inside, it is speculated that indoor pollutants are far worse for humans than poor outdoor air quality. In fact, the U.S. Department of Energy claims that indoor pollutant levels are potentially 100 times the outdoor levels and may pose major health risks. Use these techniques to reduce the amount of pollutants in your home.
The National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) will take place April 15-19, 2024, in conjunction with National Occupational Research Agenda’s (NORA) Construction Stand-down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents event. In 2021, 956 people died in work zones, according to the NHTSA FARS data. Also in 2021, 108 highway worker occupational fatalities occurred in road construction sites, based on BLS data. Further data is available on WorkZoneSafety.org.
Bullying and cyberbullying remain prevalent issues in schools, posing significant challenges to student safety and well-being. As educators and administrators, it's essential to address these issues proactively and create a safe and supportive environment for all students.
Generation Z is primed to take over as the largest generational group in the workforce. This seismic shift means employers must get creative in how they attract and keep top talent across diverse ages and life stages. One area ripe for a refresh is employee benefits communication and personalization.
School field trips are an essential part of the educational experience, offering students valuable opportunities to learn outside the classroom. However, organizing and managing these excursions come with inherent risks and liabilities that schools must address to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff. In this article, we will explore the various liability risks associated with school field trips and provide practical tips for managing them effectively.
Employee mental health has become a workplace topic of increased focus and awareness in recent years. An employee’s mental health includes how they think, feel and act, and their emotional and social well-being. While mental health includes mental illness, these two concepts aren’t interchangeable. For example, an employee can go through a period of poor mental health but not necessarily have a diagnosable mental illness. Additionally, an employee’s mental health can change over time, depending on factors such as their workload, stress and work-life balance.
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. During this time, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) runs an enforcement campaign to call attention to the consequences of distracted driving.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 500,000 workers are currently employed in the oil and gas extraction industry in the United States, and that number is on the rise as the world’s demand for energy continues to grow. This increase means more risks for well operators as they struggle to keep up with demand. Fortunately, there are many types of coverages available to those in the oil and gas industry to help mitigate these risks.
