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The problem with meetings and how to fix them

Meetings at work eat up a lot of time and studies show that half of the meeting time is ineffective. This hour, making meetings work and not just a waste of time.

Air Date: July 8, 2021 10:00 am

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Philly study shows strong correlation between unemployment and gun violence

The city’s research comes as the city continues to experience a surge in gun violence.

1 year ago

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`Your body starts to break down’: Understaffed Philly sanitation crews struggle as garbage delays worsen

A surge in residential trash during the pandemic strained city sanitation crews. The pandemic has abated, yet the workforce hasn’t recovered.

1 year ago

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As travel resumes, PHL airport workers in line for pay boost for health benefits

Philadelphia City Council passed a bill to increase salaries for airport workers to $15.06 an hour, plus $4.54 to go toward health care costs.

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Business should be booming — if only there were enough workers for the job

The Labor Department said Friday that U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June, including 194,000 in bars and restaurants.

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‘Laziness Does Not Exist’

Social psychologist Devon Price on the "laziness lie" which has made Americans anxious, overworked, exploited and alienated. Their new book is "Laziness Does Not Exist"

Air Date: June 29, 2021 10:00 am

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Health care professionals unanimously vote to unionize in Delaware County hospitals

About 100 health care workers at Taylor Hospital and Delaware County Memorial Hospital have unanimously voted to unionize because of staff shortages and low pay.

1 year ago

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As the pandemic recedes, millions of workers are saying ‘I quit’

People are leaving their jobs in search of more money, more flexibility and more happiness. A record 4 million workers quit just in April.

1 year ago

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SEPTA to hold career fair targeting women for skilled trades jobs

SEPTA is actively recruiting women to work as bus mechanics, rail vehicle mechanics, building electricians, welders, and more.

1 year ago

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A Philly doctor made the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory. Then he lost 7 staff members

Federal guidance supports employers’ right to require the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees. But doing so can be a tough decision, and a legal gray area remains.

1 year ago

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Theater artists protest Walnut Street Theatre, claiming abusive behavior

For many years, artists have been quietly warning one another about abusive behavior, then a social media comment drove them into the street.

1 year ago

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‘We owe them a better life’: Delaware approves $15 minimum wage

Three years ago lawmakers fought overnight about raising the lowest legal wage to $9.25 an hour. Now Delaware is joining nine other states with a path to $15.

1 year ago

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The new office look is ‘power casual.’ But save the stiletto Crocs for happy hour

Some employees went without workplace staples like ties, heels and dress pants during the pandemic. But will those pieces make a comeback as more people return to work?

1 year ago

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Does Pa.’s new unemployment system work? It depends who you ask.

“I would not at all call this a complete disaster,” said Julia Simon-Mishel, supervising attorney with Philadelphia Legal Assistance.

1 year ago

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Pa. House votes to end disaster declaration, relaunch unemployment work requirements

The Pa. legislature is able to flex this new power because voters approved a constitutional amendment during the May 18 primary limiting a governor’s authority.

1 year ago

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