This series was produced in partnership with the nonprofit newsroom Type Investigations, with support from the Gertrude Blumenthal Kasbekar Fund, the Puffin Foundation, and the Pulitzer Center. TALLAHASSEE, Florida — When Rachel started her job as a nurse in the internal medicine unit at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare last year, it felt like the realization of …
When you’re a startup founder focused on scaling your business and managing a myriad of other responsibilities, knowing which executive to hire and when can be incredibly difficult. What to do when you encounter unhelpful pay ranges on job postings It becomes even more challenging if you haven’t hired executives before or are unsure how …
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that Medieval Times brought against its workers union last year accusing the group of trademark violations over its name and logo. In an opinion issued Thursday, the judge said the dinner theater chain failed to demonstrate that the union, called Medieval Times Performers United, was creating “confusion” among …
The United Auto Workers announced on Friday that they will be expanding their strike at Ford and General Motors to include an additional 7,000 workers. This brings the total number of strikers at the “Big Three” automakers to 25,000. UAW President Shawn Fain addressed members in a Facebook Live broadcast, stating that the union had …
This series, produced in collaboration with the nonprofit newsroom Type Investigations and supported by the Pulitzer Center, explores the challenges faced by nurses in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic and their subsequent decision to seek employment in other countries. The healthcare system in Nigeria has been severely strained, leading to long working hours and inadequate …
Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images (Getty Images) According to a recent report (pdf) by Deloitte, out-of-pocket healthcare expenses cost women $15 billion more per year than men in the US. The report, which analyzed health insurance data from 2017 to 2022, raises questions about how businesses and health insurers can help close this gender gap. The …
The transition to clean energy will only succeed if workers fill the jobs to make it happen. Climate tech is one industry struggling to find skilled people. What to do when you encounter unhelpful pay ranges on job postings Just ask Nate Storey, co-founder of vertical farming company Plenty. “It’s very hard to find the …
This series was supported by the Pulitzer Center and produced in partnership with the nonprofit newsroom Type Investigations, with additional support from the Gertrude Blumenthal Kasbekar Fund and the Puffin Foundation. MANILA, Philippines — It all happened so fast for Diane Mae Gamboa. One day in March 2022, she walked into the US embassy for an …
Welcome back to work, film and television writers! After an intense five-month strike, the Writers Guild of America, East and West, have reached a tentative agreement with the film and television industry. This exciting development will provide thousands of writers the opportunity to get back to doing what they love. The new contract includes some …
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Tuesday that three Chinese companies will no longer be able to export goods to the United States due to forced labor concerns. According to DHS, a chemical product company, a wool company, and a textile company will be added to the list of sanctioned companies for using …