Work Issues, Job loss Marta H., Empower Work Peer Counselor Work Issues, Job loss Marta H., Empower Work Peer Counselor

Worried About Job Loss As You Grow Older?

Many people feel concerned about being treated differently at work because of age. Some fear being pushed out, and others worry about potential job prospects narrowing as they grow older. Whatever your situation, there are things within your control to help address the fear and take action towards what you want.

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How the Pandemic Has Affected Workplace Mental Health

The American workplace was unprepared for the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect it would have on workers. Employees report being more stressed, more anxious about financial well-being, and more worried about their physical and mental health than ever. So how can our workplaces protect our mental health in 2021 and beyond?

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A National Crisis for Women (with Hope): An Interview with June Sugiyama

COVID-19 has changed the workplace for employees across the United States. At many businesses, there are new safety guidelines for workers to follow that may cause confusion. In some cases, employers are not following COVID-19 safety guidelines, putting workers at risk. Here are some COVID-19 safety challenges that workers may encounter in the workplace and resources to help.

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My Employer Isn’t Following COVID-19 Safety Rules. What Should I Do?

COVID-19 has changed the workplace for employees across the United States. At many businesses, there are new safety guidelines for workers to follow that may cause confusion. In some cases, employers are not following COVID-19 safety guidelines, putting workers at risk. Here are some COVID-19 safety challenges that workers may encounter in the workplace and resources to help.

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Centering Women of Color in the Workplace: Going Beyond Representation in 2021

As we think about economic recovery in 2021 and beyond, how do we center women of color in the workplace in order to achieve equitable outcomes?

Before the pandemic hit, Black and Latina women were already making less money and facing greater systemic barriers than their white counterparts. COVID has only further worsened that divide. We're at a crisis point, and if we’re going to recover, we have to explicitly prioritize the needs of women of color moving forward.

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