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Paterno Fellow and LHR student helps launch first European literary radio station
The sophomore impressively has four majors — global and international studies, labor and human resources, Latin American studies, and Spanish.
School of Labor and Employment Relations alumni connect with current students
Despite restrictions related to the coronavirus, alumni in the School of LER have continued to interact with students in the labor and human resources (LHR) major by speaking in classes and participating in career events via Zoom.
Labor and Human Resources Student Receives Award from Purdue HR Case Competition
Scott Rochman, a sophomore in labor and human resources, was selected as the Best Speaker for the undergraduate division during Purdue University’s annual HR Case Competition. Ten universities and approximately sixty other competitors participated in the competition.
The world of work before, during and after the pandemic
Human Resources experts, School of LER alumni, from Zippo Inc., Netflix and Delta Air Lines discuss pandemic-related changes.
LER Alumna Lisette Garcia named assistant VP of diversity, inclusion and belonging
Garcia is an alumna of the School of LER - she received her doctorate in sociology from Ohio State and her master’s degree in sociology from Virginia Tech. She also holds two bachelor’s degrees, one in labor and industrial relations and another in sociology from Penn State.
"COVID-19 and the Overlap Between Job and Home Responsibilities: New Evidence for the U.S."
School Speaker Series continues Monday, November 16 at 3 p.m. with Dr. Yana Rodgers (Rutgers University).
Webinar: "Managing Change During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Hospitals and Health Systems"
The Center for Workplace Performance will host Sandra L. Myerson, RN (Associate Principal, Performance Transformation, ECG Consultants, Inc.) on November 11, 2020, at 8:00 – 9:15 p.m. EST.
CGWR Releases New Research Report
The Center for Global Workers Rights (CGWR) has published a new research report. This research report is the latest in a series of reports by the center on retailer and brand purchasing practices during the COVID-19 pandemic and their impacts on workers and supplier factories.
Human resources and employment relations student inspires change
When Catrina Jones enrolled in the Master of Professional Studies program in human resources and employment relations offered via Penn State World Campus last year, she was not anticipating also playing an integral role in the updating of several chapters in one of her textbooks.
VLERA Webinar: Labor-Management Partnership in Practice: How to Establish and Maintain a Positive Labor Relations Culture
VLERA will host their next webinar on October 21, 2020 from 8:00-9:15 p.m. Webinar participants will hear practical advice from parties who have lived through significant labor-management conflict and found their way to a collaborative culture of openness, respect, and transparency that benefits both sides.