Houston Matters
The slow energy transition (Sept. 19, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Is the energy transition happening fast enough for us to meet our climate change goals? We learn what a new report has to say.
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Houston Matters
The most dangerous intersections in Houston (March 17, 2022)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: A study identifies the Houston-area intersections with the most car crashes. Plus: How a recent court ruling stemming from Houston might set precedent for future cases related to hostile work environments. And we visit the largest exhibition ever assembled of works by M.C. Escher.
Houston Matters
Full Show: #MeToo In The Workplace, And HSPVA’s New Campus (June 28, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We examine how cases retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy was involved with affected Houston. Then, we find out how the #MeToo movement is impacting Houston workplaces. Plus, a local researcher studies Zealandia, a mostly underwater continent. And we tour HSPVA's new downtown campus.
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Full Show: Harvey’s Impact On The Ship Channel, And New Sexual Harassment Policies (Dec. 11, 2017)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: NPR's John Burnett tells us how Harvey has affected the Houston ship channel. We learn about new sexual harassment policies adopted by the Texas House. A veterinarian answers your pet care questions. And we discuss the latest on developments in Houston sports.
News
When It Comes To Sexual Harassment Claims, Whose Side Is HR Really On?
Posted on · Many employees feel that when it comes to sexual harassment claims, human resources departments work "for the company, rather than for the employees."
Houston Matters
Some LGBT Employees in Oil and Gas Fear Discrimination
Posted on · Times are uncertain for many folks in the oil and gas industry, with crude oil prices continuing to drop. But some LGBT workers say there's always been plenty of uncertainty in the industry for them – and maybe more so now. It's the subject of a recent article by Jordan Blum of the Houston Chronicle, […]
Business
Challenger, Gray & Christmas Offers Free Help For Job Seekers During Holidays
Posted on · This year marks the firm’s 30th annual holiday job-search call-in. It’s expecting a jump in calls from Texas, given layoffs in the energy sector.
Business
For Many Energy Workers, Fear Of Layoffs Is The Ghost Of Christmas Present
Posted on · Roughly 56,000 Texans have lost their jobs in the oil and gas sector this year. Those that survived the cuts are finding little to celebrate as the holidays approach.
Bauer Business Focus
Steve Werner On Finding The Right Benefits To Attract The Best Employees
Posted on · A new study indicates trucking companies that offer retirement insurance are able to hire, and retain, safer drivers than those that don’t.
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How to Ace a Performance Review — Whether You’re a Boss or an Employee
Posted on · As we close in on the end of the calendar year, for some of us in the working world it’s time for performance reviews. You might be the subject of one, or you might perform one. We talk with Keith Wolf, Managing Director for the Houston-based staffing agency and recruiting firm Murray Resources, about what […]