Welcome to the new Workology Go Podcast. In just under five minutes, we get you the HR and workplace news you need before you start your day. Get ready, get set and go with the Workology Go Podcast. Here are today’s HR and workplace news headlines from Workology Go Podcast. I’m Jessica Miller-Merrell. The Workology Go Podcast is sponsored by HSA Bank. Ep 5- Competitive Hiring ... Read Full Article
Fight for $15 Protests Planned Nationwide Today
Today thousands of fast-food and airport workers are protesting in favour of a big minimum wage hike. Fight for $15 is back, and food service workers, cleaners, hospital and home health care workers, drivers and other low-wage workers are demonstrating at restaurants, airports and other high-traffic areas to spread their message. Among the protesters today will be workers ... Read Full Article
4 States Voted to Raise Their Minimum Wage
In addition to the Presidential, Congressional and Senate races, last night a number of ballot initiatives, from criminal justice, to medical marijuana to workplace regulations, were put to the voters. 4 states voted to raise their minimum wage. Washington, Arizona, Main and Colorado all voted to increase their minimum wages with wide margins. A ballot initiative in South ... Read Full Article
Staff Development, Compensation & Benefits for Low-Wage Workforce
Whether it is leaning in, flexible workplace options or staff development, it seems that the conversation is usually about the professional part of the workforce. Those who work in low-wage jobs are often left out of the conversation. These are the people working in retail, food service, warehouse and production. Those working in these jobs make up a large portion of the ... Read Full Article