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Universities look to add paid family leave after Gov. Edwards extends benefit to state workers

Following Gov. John Bel Edwards’ announcement that most state employees will gain access to six weeks of paid family leave, the state’s higher education systems, which are not bound by the state’s policies, are looking to adopt the same.

How companies can use data to improve employee wellness

Very few employers systematically track their employees’ health and wellbeing, which means many are...

With a $600K federal grant, LSU researching psychological aspects of cybersecurity

LSU is working with DARPA—the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency—on a $600,000 cybersecurity research...

How could Gov. Edwards’ paid family leave policy affect the private sector?

The new policy could indirectly affect the private sector. State government now has a new tool to compete for workers, and when a major, high-profile employer enacts such a policy, other businesses may consider following suit.

Across Louisiana, companies are investing in the energy transition

For some companies, sustainability is no longer simply a buzzword intended to pacify the...

Edwards says all state employees will now receive paid parental leave

Gov. John Bel Edwards this morning announced that the state will now offer paid parental leave to its some 70,000 employees.

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Women are on the rise in America’s highest-paying occupations

The playing field has begun to even out for women in the 10 highest paying occupations in America, a new Pew Research Center study finds.

Why companies aren’t exactly thrilled with the change in turnover

After years of employees leaving their jobs in droves, turnover has sharply declined in...

See how often Capital Region students are using Handshake to find jobs

Students in the Capital Region increasingly are using the recruiting platform Handshake in their job search, a new report from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber finds.

Here’s one way the LSU system is creating a talent pipeline for cybersecurity companies

Ingalls Information Security, a cybersecurity services provider based in Woodworth, has partnered with LSU Alexandria and LSU Shreveport to educate and train students to build cybersecurity business in and for the state.