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The first MALLI retreat focused on Strengthening Individual Leadership and included 30 participants from labor union and partner organizations from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland/DC, and Delaware.
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News reporters turned to the Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations (SMLR) for expert insight and reaction to a broad range of labor stories during the month of February.
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SMLR Distinguished Professor Douglas Kruse’s latest book is now available, and it’s already caught the attention of a former White House budget director.
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National news organizations are turning to the Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations (SMLR) to inform their coverage of the Trump Administration’s labor policy.
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At Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations, the Jim Chelius Case Competition was established as an opportunity for all Rutgers graduate and undergraduate HR students to gain real-life experience in solving pressing HR problems faced by major corporations.
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Innovative new healthcare programs at the Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations (SMLR) are attracting news coverage across New Jersey – and beyond.
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This academic year, SMLR's collaborations have resulted in the development of three new programs: Certified Health Care Manager™ (CHM) Program Helps Aspiring and Mid-level Managers in Health Care Organizations, New Affiliation Program With Gettysburg College Allows Students To Pursue Careers In Human Resources, and Leadership Development for Early Career Women.
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As the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear, a research study co-authored by Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations Professor Patrick F. McKay finds that having a racially-diverse workforce can improve retail sales performance.
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Midwest Academy, a national training institute that advocates for social, economic, and racial justice, is honoring Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations (SMLR) Associate Professor Janice Fine with its prestigious Progressive Leadership Award on December 14.
On December 1-2, 2016, SMLR, Jobs With Justice, and a coalition of labor and community organizations shared workplace best practices with 14 different union nurses from across the United States during the two-day CAR:NG Conference at Rutgers: Nurses Gathering.