Truck drivers, massage therapists, artists and freelance journalists were among the roughly 300 gig workers who marched in Sacramento, Calif., to protest for the repeal of Assembly Bill 5. AB5 places restrictive guidelines on hiring practices for independent contractors.

A survey of almost 2,000 people by JDP found 1 in 3 lie during a job interview and a similar number of people have hidden something on social media. Eighty-six percent say physical appearance is important in an interview.

Honest, frank conversations among women about their finances -- salary and debt -- is critical to driving their success, InHerSight Managing Editor Beth Castle writes. These peer discussions can help women see inequitable pay practices and teach them how to make better financial choices, Castle asserts.

Data and analytics can help HR leaders determine the best employee engagement initiatives for their companies, writes Craig Tanner, senior product manager for Reward Gateway. "To implement strategic employee recognition practices, employers must connect well-defined company values to desired behavior in the workplace, making the impacts of such behavior clear and visible to all employees," he writes.

The day may come when a manager or executive has to enforce a policy or take actions they find unfair, unethical or illegal. This article outlines steps that can affect change from within, including leading a "principled rebellion" or blowing the whistle.

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