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Employee Employer Relations

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business-employment1 year ago

"The Hidden Risks of Remote Work: Job Security and Promotion Opportunities at Stake"

As companies regain power, remote workers face increased risk of layoffs due to "proximity bias" and decreased visibility. Research suggests that working from home may impact promotion rates and task assignments. While the remote-work phenomenon mainly applies to white-collar workers, the debate around working from home remains heated. The data on productivity and working from home is varied, and the future of work is still in flux. Workers may need to proactively ensure they remain top of mind to mitigate the risk of layoffs.

business2 years ago

The Divide: Job Posting Laws and Fair Pay Disputes.

Pay transparency laws requiring employers to disclose salary ranges in job postings are causing rifts between employees and employers over fair pay. Many employees are finding out that the listing is for higher than what they're currently being paid, leading to confrontations with their bosses. Rising inflation and labor shortages have required organizations to increase starting salaries to remain competitive, but many employees who find out that newly-hired peers earn more are quick to look for new jobs themselves, creating a vicious cycle of high turnover and unfilled positions. However, pay transparency is heavily dependent on the presence of pay transparency, as it provides job seekers with more control during negotiations and holds employers accountable for any pay discrepancies that exist.