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The Wrong Reason Many Policies are Written

Ron Edmondson

Some policies are written for all the wrong reasons. Many policies are written, because someone didn’t want to solve a problem. Churches, in my experience, notoriously create a policy to attempt to manage the problem rather than doing the difficult work of solving it. Policies are easy. See the tension.)

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Victory for US Rail Workers with New Sick Leave Policy

HR Digest

Since the conclusion of the national bargaining round in late 2022, 40 new sick leave agreements have been reached across the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC) carriers with all unions, 10 of which did not previously have a set number of traditional paid sick days.

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The Real Reason Many Policies are Written

Ron Edmondson

Through painful experiences, I’ve discovered why many policies are written. Many policies are written, because someone didn’t want to solve a problem. Churches, in my experience, are notorious for creating a new policy to attempt to manage the problem rather than doing the difficult work of solving it. Policies are easy.

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More Diverse Boards Do Better On ESG

The Horizons Tracker

The study further uncovered that an increase in the proportion of female directors on both the board and the audit committee amplifies their constructive influence on reporting quality. This influence, in turn, positively impacts a company’s social and environmental performance and its reporting standards.

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Creating a Culture of Inclusion: Proven Tactics for Recruiting a Diverse Talent Pool

HR Digest

Create a Diverse Hiring Committee Having a diverse hiring committee can help reduce bias in the hiring process and ensure that diverse candidates are being evaluated fairly. The committee should be made up of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including individuals from underrepresented groups.

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Statistics Reveal Congressional Hearings Exclude Women

Women on Business

In a new report, Women Impacting Public Policy ( WIPP ) released some startling statistics that shows just how much women are excluded in Congressional Committees and committee hearings. Congressional Standing Committees (Excluding Rules and Intelligence). Congressional Select/Joint Committees.

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Statistics Reveal Congressional Hearings Exclude Women

Women on Business

In a new report, Women Impacting Public Policy ( WIPP ) released some startling statistics that shows just how much women are excluded in Congressional Committees and committee hearings. Congressional Standing Committees (Excluding Rules and Intelligence). Congressional Select/Joint Committees.

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