The persistence of gender-based pay inequality presents not only a social issue for US society but also a significant business challenge. Our recent research highlights that, despite decades of effort, female employees and professionals still earn, on average, 15% less than their male counterparts.
In a surprising turn of events at a tech company in Wuhan, China, an employee identified as Mr. Chen was terminated from his position for leaving work one minute early on six different occasions. This seemingly minor infraction, incurred between September and December 2022, sparked a heated debate
Employee satisfaction is multifaceted, involving factors like engagement, work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities. However, compensation plays a significant and non-negotiable role. Data from the ADP Research Institute Employee Sentiment Survey indicates that 46% of workers aged 18
The GMB union has officially called upon the NHS Pay Review Body (PRB) to ensure that pay awards for National Health Service (NHS) workers are decided independently from government influence. In a letter to the PRB, GMB emphasized the necessity of a pay recommendation for the 2025/26 period that
An analysis of pay award trends throughout 2024 reveals an intriguing shift in the percentages of pay rises compared to previous years. While these increases have generally shown a downward trend since the start of the year, they remain relatively high when juxtaposed against the previous decade’s
Parliament's recent proposal to offer a 2.8% pay increase to public sector workers for the 2025/26 fiscal year has sparked a significant outcry from numerous unions and raised the specter of potential strikes. Various labor organizations have voiced their dissatisfaction, deeming the proposed
