Topic of the Week

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Blog of the Week

Chart: Nearly One Quarter of American Workers are in Low Wage Jobs, More Than In Other Developed Nations

A new study reveals many Americans are making less money and earning fewer wages in comparison to workers in other countries. The worry is that large stratifications in socio-economic status will invariably cause social inequalities.

Thought for the Week

""I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'""

–Mohammed Ali

List of the Week

from Catalyst

Woman Not At The Top: Women and Leadership Positions

• Women held only 7.5% of Executive Officer top-earner positions in 2011, while men accounted for 92.5% of top earners.
• Less than one in five companies had 25% or more women Executive Officers and more than one-quarter had zero.
• Women held 16.1% of board seats in 2011, compared to 15.7% in 2010.
• Less than one-fifth of companies had 25% or more women board director

Top Five News Headlines

1. Job Seekers: Get HR on Your Side
2. For Angry Employees, Legal Cover for Rants
3. Does Boeing settlement mean NLRB's actions were for naught?
4. 20 workplace truisms for up-and-comers
5. Help Wanted: In Unexpected Twist, Some Skilled Jobs Go Begging