Tag Archives: Work

U.S. Scraps Controversial Rule Allowing ‘High-Risk’ Canadian Dual Citizens to Work on Sensitive Military Jobs

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Human Factor

Article by Barrie McKenna, The Globe and Mail, is an update to Monday’s original report that the U.S. had simply eased the regulations with new amendments to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) program. As of Monday the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Peace Corps Rape Victims Speaking Out for Change but Not Looking to Destroy the Agency

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Human Factor

Sheryl Gay Stolberg, The New York Times’ International Herald Tribune, reveals the ugly side of life in the once iconic Peace Corps: the dangers that volunteers face in postings around the world and the inconsistent and callous treatment they receive … Continue reading →

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Biggest Challenge Facing College Graduates Today: Mal-Employment

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Human Factor

Mal-employment is a term coined in the 1970s for college graduates who could not find occupations that required a degree. Instead, they settled for low-skilled jobs. Chicago Tribune reporter, Alejandra Cancino, features three women who all have master’s degrees and … Continue reading →

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