Elaine Mink

Contributing Writer
Elaine Mink - Elaine Mink
Elaine Mink - Elaine Mink

Thanks for visiting my profile. I'm a Washington, DC-based writer, editor and researcher with 15+ years of professional experience. I have wide-ranging interests that I hope to explore here, with a particular focus on making federal government data more accessible to the public.

Please feel free to contact me with questions about any of the articles you see here or suggestions for new articles.

Latest Articles

 		Buying the Best GPS Tracker to Keep Track of Your Kids
Parents can consider a number of factors before buying a GPS tracker to monitor their child's location. Pick the best GPS tracking device for your needs.
Feb 2, 2011 - Elaine Mink
Male-Female Employment Gap at Manager and Executive Levels
Men outnumber women in managerial and executive positions across the United States, with the smallest gap in Washington, D.C. and the largest in Wyoming.
Jan 29, 2011 - Elaine Mink
Marketing Careers: Pay vs. Job Satisfaction
Marketing professionals earn relatively good pay and report very high levels of satisfaction overall, but some dissatisfaction lurks beneath the surface.
Jan 27, 2011 - Elaine Mink
Most Workplace Discrimination Complaints Lack Sufficient Evidence
More than half of employment discrimination and harassment charges filed by employees and job applicants are dismissed by the EEOC for lack of evidence.
Jan 22, 2011 - Elaine Mink
Average 401(k) Account Balances by Age Group
Employee retirement savings vary widely by age. Find out how your 401(k) balance compares to the average for 401(k) plan participants in your age group.
Jan 19, 2011 - Elaine Mink
Women Filing Fewer Workplace Sexual Harassment Charges
The number of sexual harassment complaints filed by working women has declined significantly, while the percentage filed by men has increased.
Jan 13, 2011 - Elaine Mink
Average Paid Sick Days Offered by Employers
Most workers receive paid sick leave, averaging eight paid sick days annually with a year on the job. Find out how many sick days you should get.
Jan 8, 2011 - Elaine Mink
Arguments Ending in Murder Account for 1 in 4 Homicides
Fights over money, property and other issues, including domestic violence disputes, represent the single-biggest known cause of murder in the United States.
Jan 5, 2011 - Elaine Mink
Employee Costs for Family Health Insurance Coverage
Most employees pay to cover their dependents through employer-provided health plans. How do your monthly premium payments compare to the average?
Jan 2, 2011 - Elaine Mink
Employee Health Insurance Costs: Average Monthly Premiums
Most employees pay a share of their health insurance premiums for employer-provided medical coverage, but how do your payments compare to the average?
Jan 1, 2011 - Elaine Mink