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Corporate DEI Initiatives Rarely Address America’s Sordid Racial History. Here’s Why That’s A Mistake.
Too many organizations are purposely avoiding conversations around America's racial history. That timid, weak, fearful approach is misguided and potentially harmful
Stanford University Under Investigation For Sex Bias—Against Men
The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights officially opened an investigation into Stanford University's Women in Business, Women in Stanford Law, Stanford Women in Design, Stanford Society of Women…
The Employee Engagement Killer No One Is Talking About: How Organizations Can Support Employee Caregivers
The pandemic drove unprecedented change in the workplace, and in the process, brought into the spotlight – largely for the first time in the work environment – a critically overlooked…
How Well Four-Day Weeks Work, Why The Holidays Might Be Good For Job Hunting And The Problem With Perfectionism
The published version of this week’s Forbes Careers newsletter brings the latest news, commentary and ideas about the workplace, leadership, job hunting and the future of work straight to your…
New Research Offers The Best Argument Yet For A Four-Day Work Week
More than two dozen companies that instituted a four-day week in a pilot project saw boosted sales, lower burnout and improved absenteeism, a new report finds
The Benefits Of Speaking Up At Work — 5 Ways To Increase Your Visibility
It is important to be visible, even if your job responsibilities are behind the scenes. Visibility ensures you get appropriate consideration when decisions are made about raises, performance bonuses or…
How To ‘Career Cushion’ Your Job During Challenging Times
Career cushioning is creating an action plan to prepare for if things take a terrible turn with your current position. The onslaught of layoffs, hiring freezes and job offers rescinded…
Overcoming Barriers To Negotiation Success: The Power Of Stories, Curiosity And Persistence
Joshua Weiss is a negotiation expert and author, as well as the director and creator of the Master of Science degree in Leadership and Negotiation at Bay Path University. He…
Be Careful Of Employers Posting Ghost Jobs
Have you been job hunting or even had an interview only to find out that the employer had no intention of hiring anyone for that job? You likely experienced what…
How To Get Ready For A Job Change With Career Cushioning
Career Cushioning doesn't involve actively searching for a new role but instead focuses on building your value