Dads too often face discrimination at work when they request time off to care for their newborn and newly adopted babies. Thomas* submitted paperwork for eight weeks of paid parental leave, only to be told that paid leave was limited to birth mothers and adoptive parents. Josh Levs was offered just two weeks of paid…
DetailsYour next hire could be a game-changer for your company, especially if they’re a former student-athlete. Former student-athletes have developed skill-sets that fit perfectly into business. They’ve put their lives into their sports, and though they didn’t go on to be a professional player, they’re ready to become a young professional. If you’re a small…
DetailsMadalyn Parker, a web developer in Ann Arbor, Michigan, emailed her colleagues to say she’d be using two sick days to focus on her mental health. The company’s CEO, Ben Congleton, responded by thanking her for helping “cut through the stigma of mental health.” Parker shared his positive response on Twitter and the story has…
DetailsAs a woman, feeling discriminated against at work, no matter your qualifications, can unfortunately be a universal experience. Speaking at the Women of the Year luncheon, titled “How She Did It: A Power Lunch,” IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde broke down the details of her journey to the center of international monetary policy for Glamour‘s…
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