The union Communications Workers of America has approved a deal with American Airlines subsidiary Piedmont Airlines that provides raises and better benefits for passenger-service agents. The agreement allows hourly pay of $16 to $20 that increases to $17.25 to $21.75 by the end of the five-year contract.
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Some tech companies encourage employees to be open about seeking another job, seeing outside interviewing as a way to help workers get clarity about professional goals and appreciate their employer more. Companies such as Netflix and LinkedIn also help employees with the process if the firms are notified.
Employees without paid sick leave are more likely than employees with paid sick leave to stress about finances, according to a study by researchers at Cleveland State University and Florida Atlantic University. More than 40% of employees have no paid sick leave, the study says.
Key questions to ask ahead of meetings include whether people want to recognize the work of someone else and what important work is being done, write Karin Hurt and David Dye.
