SMLR Experts In the News

Rutgers Today reports Maria Rios is working toward a Bachelor’s in Labor and Employment Relations at SMLR after her son, New Orleans Saints football player Saquan Hampton, earned the same degree here.

The Star-Ledger reports a growing number of teens are dropping out of the labor force, quoting Yana Rodgers of the Center for Women and Work on the reasons for the change.

WalletHub publishes a Q&A with Ingrid Fulmer offering tips for jobseekers who are applying for work in different cities.

Fast Company reports on research by the Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing, quoting Joseph Blasi and research fellow Janet Boguslaw.

CBS News / MoneyWatch previews the Uber IPO, quoting Susan Schurman on how drivers are reduced to “pauper status” while the company rakes in billions.

Thrive Global publishes a column by its founder, Arianna Huffington, on the benefits of giving continuous and honest feedback at work, quoting Rebecca Greenbaum.

Bloomberg Law reports thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers are striking over their pay structure ahead of Uber’s blockbuster IPO, quoting Peter Rokkos.

CBS News / Money Watch reports on the action by Uber and Lyft drivers, quoting Susan Schurman.

The National Association of Plan Advisers cover the Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing report on employee stock ownership plans helping low-income and moderate-income workers, quoting Douglas Kruse.

NPR interviews Janice Fine of the Center for Innovation in Worker Organization about the implications of Bernie Sanders’ campaign workers joining a union.