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advertisement advertisement advertisement The pandemic has been devastating for public transit. According to the American Public Transportation Association, transit ridership in 2020 was down 79% nationally compared to pre-pandemic rates. And though no public transit agencies in the United States get all their revenue from ridership alone, the shortfall of riders is putting many transit agencies in a bind. Agencies face a collective budget shortfall of nearly $40 billion through the end of 2023. advertisement advertisement This has pushed some transit agencies to think creatively about how else they can pull in revenue from diverse sources, with many transit agencies now looking at land development. It’s a path that can help the bottom line and maybe even turn more people into transit riders. “They’ve lost a lot of ridership, and this is going to substantially impact their operational abilities,” says Robyn Brown, an associate … [Read more...] about Facing a $40 billion shortfall, U.S. transit agencies jump into real estate

advertisement advertisement advertisement When Kearra Johnson redesigned a card deck for a school project in the fall of 2019 at the University of Missouri, she immediately loved the result. She didn’t realize that lots of other people would, too. advertisement advertisement The deck—called Revolution Cards —features prominent Black historical figures instead of the standard face cards. While the cards can be used like any normal deck, Johnson also wanted it to spark conversations about Black luminaries. The visual style of the card deck is purposefully pulled from that of traditional cards, where the face cards have a very flat, angled, illustration style. Johnson’s deck is black, white, and gold, with a clenched fist at the back of each. The face cards aren’t nameless kings and queens, however. They depict major Black figures like Barack and Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Martin Luther King Jr., and Rosa Parks. There are … [Read more...] about This beautifully designed deck of playing cards honors Black icons, from MLK Jr. to Oprah

advertisement advertisement advertisement When you are the newest employee of an organization, the experience can be both awkward and terrifying. Once we figure out where the bathroom is located and how to use the copier, the real work begins—namely, figuring out “how things are done around here,” otherwise known as an organization’s culture . advertisement advertisement This important socialization process, sometimes called newcomer onboarding , is complicated enough without the influence of the pandemic. Now that most employees are joining remotely , the problem is exponentially more challenging, but not necessarily in ways that are readily noticeable. Onboarding remotely In an attempt to get a handle on remote onboarding, researchers from HR software company TINYpulse recently analyzed 100 organizations that onboarded 500 face-to-face new hires between April 2019 and September 2019. They compared that data with … [Read more...] about These are the hidden challenges of onboarding in a remote environment

advertisement advertisement advertisement Think back to the last time you received an adjustment to your compensation. Were you told that it was because of your performance? Or that it was because you “exceeded expectations” in 360 peer reviews? Did you assume that HR applied deliberate math, sound methodologies, and calibrated results fairly and consistently across the organization to come to those conclusions? advertisement advertisement For many organizations, there’s a secret about this process. Your manager—or the HR department for that matter—probably can’t explain, let alone demonstrate with data and sound analysis, the factors that determined your change in pay. Here’s what’s likely really going on. Most companies want to reward their better-performing employees with more compensation. Along with years of relevant experience, location, and tenure, performance is among the most common criteria companies use to determine … [Read more...] about The secret reason you did (or did not) get a raise

advertisement advertisement advertisement If you’re looking for a job, your first step may be to peruse job boards. While it’s a tried-and-true method, a growing number of jobs are “hidden,” as more companies move to employee referrals and professional networks for sourcing qualified candidates more quickly, according to a study by Jobvite . If you don’t have an inside connection, you may think finding these leads is a matter of pure luck. However, it’s possible to get into the talent pipeline via the hiring manager’s inbox. advertisement advertisement “The reality is that a lot of markets and industries are in constant flux and chaos,” says Ivan Shovkoplias, head of content for Resume.io , an online résumé builder. “Many companies reorganize slower than needs appear, and openings aren’t anticipated by managers. Also, the infrastructure for job listings is not up to speed with what companies need. The world is changing faster … [Read more...] about How to identify and apply for unposted job opportunities