Workplace

Companies across the region ramp up efforts for business, social reasons
Why Diversity and Inclusion Matter

Companies across the region ramp up efforts for business, social reasons

Diversity and Inclusion, DEI
The Good News: Washington So Far Hasn’t Experienced the Biggest Spike in Coronavirus-Fueled Unemployment Claims Among the States

The bad news is Washington still ranked seventh among the states in total initial unemployment claims filed during the peak layoff week in March

unemployment, Coronavirus
BitTitan Finance Executive Discusses His First Job

Vice President of Finance and Operations Barnett Silver offers advice on lessons learned

my first job
Nearly 2,200 Jobs Have Been Lost at a Dozen Seattle-Area Companies, WARN Act Notices Filed in March Show

The federally mandated filings announcing the layoffs are only the tip of the iceberg in the job-loss devastation caused by the coronavirus crisis

Layoffs, jobs, Coronavirus
The new fund will provide grants to area organizations that are assisting vulnerable populations in the Puget Sound area
Seattle-Area Philanthropic, Business and Government Players Band Together To Create COVID-19 Fund

The new fund will provide grants to area organizations that are assisting vulnerable populations in the Puget Sound area

Funding, Philanthropy
Still, male managers have far better odds of getting that career-boosting promotion than do women, study shows
Women Managers Have Better Odds of Being Promoted in Seattle Than in Most Major U.S. Metros

Still, male managers have far better odds of getting that career-boosting promotion than do women, study shows

Promotions, Gender Equity, Management
The city’s hot job market is undercut by its high cost of living, putting it at a competitive disadvantage with other emerging tech hubs, study finds
Seattle Boasts More Than 110,000 Job Openings But Ranks Near the Bottom of the Top 25 Best Cities for Jobs

The city’s hot job market is undercut by its high cost of living, putting it at a competitive disadvantage with other emerging tech hubs, study finds

Employment, jobs
Some 5,000 people nationally are the victims of fatal on-the-job injuries each year, according to recent study
Washington Ranks as One of the Safer States in the Country When It Comes to Workplace Fatalities

Some 5,000 people nationally are the victims of fatal on-the-job injuries each year, according to recent study

Fatal Injuries, Workplace Safety
Seattle Companies Recognized for Outstanding Workplace Culture

They are among 100 companies highlighted as having the best work environments in the nation

Best Companies, Rankings, employees
Seattle Chocolate Co. Top Executive Recalls Her First Job

CEO Jean Thompson discusses lessons learned