Indiana women earning far less than male peers, study says
A not-for-profit that pushes for equality for women says Indiana men and women have one of the nation's biggest disparities in pay for the same amount of work.
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Sam Julka: Well-designed workspaces are no joke
One of the most common words we hear related to office space is “outdated.” People don’t need to show up to a workplace with gold-plated file cabinets—although maybe that’s back in. What does Beyoncé have in her office?
Indiana House advances hate crimes bill that has mixed support
Advocacy groups Indiana Forward and Indiana Competes argue that the bill is not good enough because it doesn’t include victims targeted for their age, sex, ancestry or gender identity.
Lawsuits by 3 men allege sex abuse by former Indiana priest
The men claim that the diocese covered up the abuse and frequently reassigned the priest to different posts, including a church in Carmel and Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School in Indianapolis.
Charlotte Westerhaus-Renfow: Why millennials say they avoid negotiating
It may be argued that the importance of negotiating for consumer goods, even big-ticket items, is not as important as big business deals. However, most big deals are built on a series of smaller deals that use effective negotiation strategies and techniques.
Liz Malatestinic: Your brain, wired for shortcuts, may lead to biased hiring
Implicit bias is a hot-button topic today. People often conflate it with outright bigotry, but the two are not the same. The truth is that our brains are wired to make generalizations.
Sheri Fella: Trusting yourself provides your truest compass
Trusting in yourself means you can trust your inner voice. So when you hear it say, “I need help” or “I don’t know” or “What am I missing?”, trust it and look around your room of learning.
Top CEOs urge key lawmakers to overhaul bias-crimes legislation
More than 20 CEOs from some of the biggest companies in Indiana sent a letter to top Republican lawmakers Wednesday urging them to restore a list of victim characteristics in bias-crimes legislation being considered by the Indiana General Assembly.
Walmart’s plan to get rid of greeters has disabled workers worried
Walmart, America's largest private employer, is facing a backlash as customers rally around some of the chain's most visible and beloved employees.
Community centers land funds to expand job-training programs
Local Initiatives Support Corp. and the Citi Foundation are providing $700,000 to four local organizations who plan to help 700 workers in Indianapolis find quality jobs.
Some worker visas in doubt as immigration crackdown widens
Some immigration attorneys and those who hire specialized workers under the H-1B program say they’ve seen unprecedented disruptions in the approval process since President Donald Trump took office in 2017.
Maggie Phelps: Being an influencer is about more than position
The best influencers build relationships because they want to, not because they “should.” It’s not about landing the next promotion or climbing the ladder.
Kristen Cooper: 5 ways men can help achieve gender parity
Increasing mentoring relationships between women and men is an important component to creating more equitable and mentally healthy work environments as well as ending gender disparity in C-suites, boards and investment deals.
Sam Julka: Five mistakes that can stifle creativity in the workplace
For people to innovate, they have to first be comfortable believing they can be and are creative. It’s a frame of mind.
Indiana lawmakers approve policies banning sexual harassment
House members approved the policy in a unanimous voice vote Thursday after the Senate adopted a similar policy two weeks ago.
Chefs, truck drivers among those likely to face threat from automation
Robots aren't replacing everyone, but a quarter of U.S. jobs will be severely disrupted as artificial intelligence accelerates the automation of existing work, according to a new Brookings Institution report.
Santiago Jaramillo: Four employee engagement, workforce trends to watch
Data is making it possible to measure employee engagement and allowing businesses to leverage their culture as a strategic advantage.
IU establishes new research center focused on inclusion, socioeconomic barriers
The Center for Research on Inclusion & Social Policy is in the process of developing several projects, including a study of international migration to Indiana, evictions in Indiana counties and the impact of race on homeownership, based on a recent report by the Brookings Institution.
Sherri Fella: Make fear, excitement your friends to help you grow
Every step is an opportunity to learn and to celebrate. It is an opportunity to fall and get back up again.
Hate crimes law advocates not fond of bill that doesn’t specify protected classes
Indiana Forward, a group pushing for hate crimes legislation, said the law must include a comprehensive list of protected classes.