Truck driving is a steady-paying career that offers job security, and now trucking firms are trying to incentivize more hires with employee benefits amid driver shortages. It is an intense job with long hours, but the role of truckers has become more important than ever in the … [Read more...] about More women take the wheel in the trucking industry
Gender Equality
How to celebrate International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is swiftly approaching, which means it’s time to celebrate the incredible women of the world. This year’s theme is "Break The Bias" education, which hopes to provide education and a source of reflection on the discrimination against women. If you’re … [Read more...] about How to celebrate International Women’s Day
A four day workweek? 10 reasons it’s a great idea
While enduring the global pandemic, many of us have had the chance to reassess our values and goals for our lives. This has set the scene for many companies, workplaces, and even entire countries to toy with the possibility of implementing a four-day workweek. We’ve shared … [Read more...] about A four day workweek? 10 reasons it’s a great idea
The Philippines bans child marriage to help stop child abuse
According to a report issued last year by the United Nations Children’s Fund, more than half a billion girls and women across the globe were married as children, meaning under the age of majority (18). The areas with the highest rates of child marriage are found in sub-Saharan … [Read more...] about The Philippines bans child marriage to help stop child abuse
Finland proposes law to help close the gender wage gap
As part of a bid to help close the wage gap between men and women, the Finnish government is planning to put a new law into motion that allows workers to see what their colleagues are earning if they feel as though they may be experiencing discrimination in the workplace. The … [Read more...] about Finland proposes law to help close the gender wage gap