Virtual Reality Goes To Work, Helping Train Employees
In the virtual world, cashiers are taught to show greater empathy, mechanics learn to repair planes and retail workers experience how to deal with armed robbery.
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1.3 Million More Workers Eligible For Overtime Pay, But Some Say Rules Fall Short
A long-awaited update to federal overtime rules means about 1.3 million workers will be entitled to extra pay when they work more than 40 hours a week. But critics say it doesn't go far enough.
McDonald's Protests Over Sexual Harassment Grow As Shareholders Meet
Protests against alleged sexual harassment of McDonald's employees are planned for 13 cities Thursday. And Democratic presidential hopefuls are targeting the company's shareholder meeting in Dallas.
A New Benefit: Some Companies Help Workers Pay Down Student Loans
Some employers are offering benefits that pay down student loans. They say it's a popular way to recruit younger workers who are struggling with college debt.
In A Hot Labor Market, Some Employees Are 'Ghosting' Bad Bosses
More employers say they're being "ghosted," the Federal Reserve noted recently. That's when a worker just stops coming to work and is impossible to contact. The strong economy may help explain it.
Amid #MeToo, New York Employers Face Strict New Sexual Harassment Laws
In response to the transformation of views on sexual harassment, New York state and New York City passed laws requiring training of all workers. Now, business owners are scrambling to comply.
'If You Don't Think You're Being Recorded At Work, You Are Naive'
Secretly taped recordings are increasingly common in the workplace. Many experts say they can help workers catch bad actors in lies, but as it becomes more widespread, some say it hurts open dialogue.
What Makes A Leader?
Leaders make decisions for a group in the same way they make choices for themselves, a study suggests. They don't change their decision-making behavior, even when the welfare of others is at stake.
Fast-Food Chains Back Away From Limits On Whom They Hire
Seven fast-food franchises, facing potential prosecution from the state of Washington, abandoned a practice critics say hurt workers' chances of earning more and moving up the ladder.
#MeToo Complaints Swamp Human Resource Departments
Companies are grappling with an influx of sexual harassment allegations, investigations and related training, as workers at all levels, in different industries come forward.