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5 hours ago

Fear, Loathing, And Perfectionism In Biglaw - Above the Law

Biglaw in particular runs on insecurity. Not only do lawyers work insane hours, they're expected to perform with absolute precision. From day one, the message is clear: Miss a deadline (even if arbitrary) or make an error (however inconsequential), and your career is toast. The culture of extreme perfectionism breeds fear and anxiety, yet it remains the industry standard. The question is what this is doing to lawyers' mental state.
Law
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Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Driving examiners in Great Britain urged to offer formal' or chatty' tests

Examiners should ask candidates about preferred communication styles to alleviate anxiety during driving tests.
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

Research: The Hidden Penalty of Using AI at Work

Twelve months after rolling out a state-of-the-art AI coding assistant, only 41% of engineers had tried it. Female engineers adopted at just 31%, while those 40 and older adopted at 39%.
Women in technology
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

One in 10 over-16s are victims of domestic abuse, stalking or sexual assault

Domestic abuse, sexual assault, and stalking affect approximately one in 10 people aged 16 and over in England and Wales.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

AI Can't Teach Kids to Stand Up for What's Right

Boys' basketball team supported girls' games to combat inequity, leading to increased attendance and advocacy for fairness in sports.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

One in four young people in England have mental health condition, NHS survey finds

The survey indicates a sharp rise in mental health conditions, particularly among young people, with one in four in England affected, especially young women.
Mental health
Women
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 months ago

Women face more injury risks in car crashes. So why are test dummies modeled after men?

Women face greater injury risk in car crashes due to outdated crash test standards that do not account for their body types.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Suicide Rates of Physicians Compared With Non-Physicians

Male physicians have lower suicide rates than male non-physicians, whereas female physicians have higher rates than female non-physicians.
Suicide prevention strategies specifically targeting physicians are necessary.
#gender-disparity
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Women in technology

The Guardian view on the Women's prize for nonfiction: shining a light where it's badly needed | Editorial

Female nonfiction authors face disparities in pay, reviews, and recognition compared to male authors.
fromNature
3 months ago
Women in technology

Gender equality in research publishing is a responsibility for everyone

Women constitute a significantly low percentage of corresponding authors submitting manuscripts, highlighting an ongoing gender disparity in academic publishing.
Women in technology
fromNature
3 months ago

Gender equality in research publishing is a responsibility for everyone

Women constitute a significantly low percentage of corresponding authors submitting manuscripts, highlighting an ongoing gender disparity in academic publishing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Concerning' lack of female-only medical trials in UK, say health experts

Health experts are raising alarms about the significant under-representation of women in UK clinical trials, emphasizing the urgent need for more focused studies on women's health.
Women in technology
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Tony Nominations Snubs and Surprises: Denzel Washington Misses for Othello' and More

Broadway's post-Covid season showed a male dominance in plays, while women excelled in musicals, highlighting ongoing gender disparities.
Tony nominations reveal Broadway's recovery journey and expose gender inequality in leading roles.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

BBC licence fee 'unenforceable', says culture secretary

The BBC's licence fee is being reviewed as 'unenforceable' by the culture secretary, with alternative funding options possible.
fromESPN.com
5 months ago

Serena: I'd get 20-year ban if caught like Sinner

If I did that, I would have gotten 20 years. Let's be honest. I would have gotten Grand Slams taken away from me.
Soccer (FIFA)
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