Leadership

Washington — Julie Su emphasized her commitment to “finding and expanding the vast areas of common ground between employers and employees” during her April 20 confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

London — Workplace leaders with low self-esteem are more likely to place stress on their employees, a university professor and well-being expert says.

St. Paul, MN — Younger workers are far more likely than their older co-workers to use employer-provided mental health benefits, results of a recent survey show.

Austin, TX — Three out of 4 workers aren’t satisfied with their employers’ safety efforts, results of a recent survey show.

Washington — The White House is seeking a 17% funding increase for OSHA under the Department of Labor’s fiscal year 2024 budget request.

Cleveland — Paid sick leave benefits employees and their employers, a review of 22 years of research has concluded.

Washington — President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Julie Su for labor secretary.

Washington — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) presided as the chair of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee for the first time on Feb. 9.

Washington — Labor Secretary Marty Walsh is expected to leave the Biden administration to become executive director of the National Hockey League Players’ Association, according to multiple reports.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council recently announced the 2023 CEOs Who “Get It” – an annual recognition of safety leaders who go the extra mile to protect employees both on and off the job.