President-elect Donald Trump pledges to keep jobs in the country, but critics say some policies, including a 35% tax on companies that move jobs abroad, could harm the economy. Lawmakers have pushed back, but Trump will have authority to impose certain tariffs on his own. The Boston Globe (tiered subscription model) (12/6)
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D.C. might block job-applicant credit checks The District of Columbia is considering a bill to eliminate credit checks during job screening. The District would join 13 jurisdictions, including New York City and California, in protecting credit history, a move that advocates say eliminates bias and helps low-income workers find higher-level jobs. SHRM Online (12/5)
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"Motherhood penalty" is largest for high-earning women Women who have children tend to take a hit to their income, and this "motherhood penalty" can reach 10% per child for highly skilled workers, research shows. On the other hand, men who have children tend to see their earnings increase. Bloomberg (12/1)
Delaware is expanding its Pathways to Prosperity job-training program to add careers in nursing, environmental science and education. The expansion, from 11 other choices in areas such as finance and IT, is being funded by $450,000 in grants from private companies and the state Department of Education. The News Journal (Wilmington, Del.) (tiered subscription model) (12/5)
The New York Public Library in 2014 offered all employees the opportunity to collaborate with senior leaders on needed strategic and technological adaptations. This article describes the team structure, meeting environment and processes of getting started, as well as the tangible and social benefits of the project. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (12/5)
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