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Kotagal Confirmation to EEOC Paves Way for Pro-Worker Policies

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Why it matters: The agency is responsible for enforcing workplace bias laws. The confirmation allows the EEOC to further pursue pro-worker policies backed by the Biden administration. This influence could encourage companies to review and improve their own policies to ensure they are in line with new standards.

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The Strategy Behind The Pentagon’s Bold Remote Work Pivot

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The Department of Defense has updated its telework policy to allow greater flexibility and attract top talent, reflecting adaptations to post-pandemic workplace norms and a push to maintain operational efficiency and national security interests. The discourse surrounding telework in the federal domain has been notably politically charged.

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Report sets out nine ways cities can reduce carbon emissions

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A report published by the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Urban Transformation sets out what its authors claim are best practices developed by pioneer cities that are reducing carbon emissions from urban development projects. As cities grow in population and importance, urban construction will continue to gather pace.

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Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback—Here’s Why

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Department of Labor reports a 6% growth in year-over-year data in 2023, with 641,044 apprenticeship positions at the beginning of 2024. In the AAI report on ROI , research showed that the median employer experienced a near $18,000 gain from apprenticeships. An apprenticeship sponsor for a specific occupation runs the training program.

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Announces the 4+1 Commitment to Reduce the Military Spouse Unemployment Rate

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On March 6, the VA released news that they are making “historic commitments to hire and support military spouses,” piggybacking off the recent Biden-Harris administration report promoting the same value. With agency locations spanning the country, it also provides career education courses for those looking to build their skill set.

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Do Pay Transparency Laws Actually Matter?

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employers list salary ranges in job postings in response to recently passed pay transparency laws, fewer people are submitting applications without first knowing what they pay. Pay transparency laws aim to promote fairness and reduce pay disparities based on factors like gender, race, and ethnicity. As more U.S.

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The Dominican Republic is Set to Trial the 4-Day Work Week

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According to a recent report published by The Guardian , the Caribbean nation is set to trial a four-day work week, a flexible work concept that has slowly gained interest internationally in recent years. The Dominican Republic is looking to improve work-life benefits of many workers in the country.

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