Mothers paid 3% less at work per child, according to French study
Research from the Université Paris-Saclay has revealed that mothers are paid 3 per cent less for every child that they have compared to female colleagues who do not have children, while fathers suffer no difference in pay at all. Sixteen years of data from organisations in the French private sector between 1995 and 2011 was analysed […]
Middle children ‘more likely to make management’ – Study
A new study has indicated that birth order significantly impacts whether a child is destined to be a CEO, artist or musician. The research, commissioned by Disney, shows firstborns are statistically more likely to become scientists, astronauts, rock musicians and reality TV stars. Middle children are more likely to succeed as politicians, CEOs, athletes or authors, and were […]
Research suggests employees deliberately avoid asking for help
New research from HEC Paris suggests that employees may avoid asking for help at work as they doubt that it will actually be effective. Professor Daniel Newark, and coauthors Vanessa Bohns and Francis Flynn, found that besides the costs – notably, the discomfort and stress – of requesting help, expectations about the outcome of the […]
What are your biggest frustrations? The Employee Benefits & Rewards Forum can help…
You are cordially invited to the Employee Benefits & Rewards Forum this November. It’s a unique opportunity for you to discuss your frustrations, challenges and more with both peers and solution providers. The Forum takes place on Monday November 6th at the Hilton London Canary Wharf Hotel, where you will be provided with a bespoke itinerary […]
FORUM INSIGHT: Make your company blog work harder
There’s no sadder sight than a neglected company blog. The chances are you’ve invested a fair bit of money in your website, which is probably the main channel through which to present your company to potential and existing customers outside of face-to-face meetings. And if that’s the case, you’ve probably spent a fair bit of […]
