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What Kamala Harris's public job interview teaches us

Women of color face significant challenges and biases in the workplace, exacerbated during political campaigns.
#professional-development

The Real World Is Coming For Gen Z Lawyers

Gen Z faces significant challenges in the workforce, often resulting in high turnover and a lack of preparedness for professional environments.

From Doubt To Success: A Road Map For Learning And Development Professionals Facing Imposter Syndrome

Imposter syndrome is prevalent among Learning and Development professionals, influenced by triggers such as budget constraints and isolation.

The Real World Is Coming For Gen Z Lawyers

Gen Z faces significant challenges in the workforce, often resulting in high turnover and a lack of preparedness for professional environments.

From Doubt To Success: A Road Map For Learning And Development Professionals Facing Imposter Syndrome

Imposter syndrome is prevalent among Learning and Development professionals, influenced by triggers such as budget constraints and isolation.
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You're a girl?' The duo taking on the male-dominated plastering world

Kamp Studios, co-founded by Kim Collins and Amy Morgenstern, transformed from struggling financially in 2010 to a renowned leader in plasterwork within 14 years.
#gender-equality
from www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Women in technology

Businesswomen say gender equality in the workplace has stalled

Gender equality in the workplace has not progressed significantly in 30 years, with many women facing similar challenges as in the 1990s.

Why the Glass Cliff Persists

The Glass Cliff phenomenon affects women in leadership roles during times of crisis or underperformance.
The persistence of the Glass Cliff has broader impacts on women's careers and society.

Businesswomen say gender equality in the workplace has stalled

Gender equality in the workplace has not progressed significantly in 30 years, with many women facing similar challenges as in the 1990s.

Why the Glass Cliff Persists

The Glass Cliff phenomenon affects women in leadership roles during times of crisis or underperformance.
The persistence of the Glass Cliff has broader impacts on women's careers and society.
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#personal-development

Breaking the Stress Cycle: A Tale of Two CEOs

Stress is a function of personal reactions to challenges, not the challenges themselves.
Developing a calm and confident approach towards challenges can help mitigate stress.

Are You a Sensitive Striver?

Sensitive strivers are ambitious individuals who are also highly sensitive, facing unique challenges in emotional management and workplace dynamics.

Breaking the Stress Cycle: A Tale of Two CEOs

Stress is a function of personal reactions to challenges, not the challenges themselves.
Developing a calm and confident approach towards challenges can help mitigate stress.

Are You a Sensitive Striver?

Sensitive strivers are ambitious individuals who are also highly sensitive, facing unique challenges in emotional management and workplace dynamics.
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#remote-work

8 Remote Work Challenges and How to Overcome Them | Entrepreneur

Remote work faces challenges in productivity and team cohesion, requiring strategies such as clear goals and structured routines to succeed.

We Were Forced To Work From Home... Did We Learn Anything?

The pandemic has led to a shift in work habits and the balance between personal life and work, but it has also resulted in challenges like employee burnout and decreased productivity.

Boss Tried To Punish Employee For Working From Home Despite The Entire Office Being Empty

Employees push back against in-office work policies.
Challenges of enforcing rigid in-person work requirements.

How my dream design job turned into a nightmare

Acknowledging and addressing burnout is crucial in maintaining mental health while working remotely.
Setting unrealistic productivity standards can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction in the long run.

How to spot wellbeing red flags in the workplace

Recognizing mental health red flags is crucial for remote work. Black professionals face added challenges due to racial biases and lack of diversity.

8 Remote Work Challenges and How to Overcome Them | Entrepreneur

Remote work faces challenges in productivity and team cohesion, requiring strategies such as clear goals and structured routines to succeed.

We Were Forced To Work From Home... Did We Learn Anything?

The pandemic has led to a shift in work habits and the balance between personal life and work, but it has also resulted in challenges like employee burnout and decreased productivity.

Boss Tried To Punish Employee For Working From Home Despite The Entire Office Being Empty

Employees push back against in-office work policies.
Challenges of enforcing rigid in-person work requirements.

How my dream design job turned into a nightmare

Acknowledging and addressing burnout is crucial in maintaining mental health while working remotely.
Setting unrealistic productivity standards can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction in the long run.

How to spot wellbeing red flags in the workplace

Recognizing mental health red flags is crucial for remote work. Black professionals face added challenges due to racial biases and lack of diversity.
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#parental-leave
from Fast Company
1 month ago

This is the top concern for the majority of women who take parental leave

Returning to work after parental leave can be challenging, impacting both employees and their teams despite generous policies.
from www.independent.co.uk
7 months ago

Call to end motherhood penalty' as women report slower careers

Over a quarter of working mothers believe their career progression slowed after parental leave.
Most parents face challenges upon returning to work, with a higher percentage of mothers compared to fathers.

This is the top concern for the majority of women who take parental leave

Returning to work after parental leave can be challenging, impacting both employees and their teams despite generous policies.

Call to end motherhood penalty' as women report slower careers

Over a quarter of working mothers believe their career progression slowed after parental leave.
Most parents face challenges upon returning to work, with a higher percentage of mothers compared to fathers.
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The "Peter Principle": Why most companies are filled with people out of their depth

The Peter Principle explains how capable employees often get promoted until they reach positions they can't handle effectively, leading to organizational inefficiency.

Hotel Workers Are Sharing The Wildest And Worst Behavior By Guests They've Ever Witnessed, And Let Me Tell You, They Have Seen Some Stuff

Hotel staff face disturbing and shocking behaviors from guests, revealing a side of hospitality rarely seen by patrons.

A Restaurant Worker Asked If They Should Tell Their Coworker They Might Get Fired, The Internet Is Split

Servers are debating whether to inform a coworker about potential layoffs at their restaurant, revealing a divide between loyalty to colleagues and self-preservation.

How to Identify and Address Skill Issue in the Workplace | ClickUp

A quarter of jobs will change in the next five years, creating potential skill issues in the workforce.
#mental-health

Five takeaways from our report on gun violence survivors struggling to work

Nonfatal gun violence impacts survivors' reintegration and workforce participation, especially in marginalized communities, highlighting inadequacies in support systems.

An LA Fine Dining Chef's Journey From Heartbreaking Closure to New Michelin-Starred Reality

Working in the restaurant industry poses significant risks to mental health, leading to high rates of depression and substance abuse.

Half of LGBTQ+ professionals have experienced depression & few feel they can be "authentic" at work - LGBTQ Nation

Nearly half of LGBTQ+ professionals have experienced depression, with higher rates among trans, nonbinary, and bi individuals.

Loss of confidence at work can be debilitating but it doesn't have to be a life sentence | Gaynor Parkin and Amanda Wallis

Simon struggled with self-doubt and lost confidence in his previous role as a team leader.
He initially found relief in taking on a role with fewer responsibilities but the self-doubt resurfaced when he picked up new projects.

Five takeaways from our report on gun violence survivors struggling to work

Nonfatal gun violence impacts survivors' reintegration and workforce participation, especially in marginalized communities, highlighting inadequacies in support systems.

An LA Fine Dining Chef's Journey From Heartbreaking Closure to New Michelin-Starred Reality

Working in the restaurant industry poses significant risks to mental health, leading to high rates of depression and substance abuse.

Half of LGBTQ+ professionals have experienced depression & few feel they can be "authentic" at work - LGBTQ Nation

Nearly half of LGBTQ+ professionals have experienced depression, with higher rates among trans, nonbinary, and bi individuals.

Loss of confidence at work can be debilitating but it doesn't have to be a life sentence | Gaynor Parkin and Amanda Wallis

Simon struggled with self-doubt and lost confidence in his previous role as a team leader.
He initially found relief in taking on a role with fewer responsibilities but the self-doubt resurfaced when he picked up new projects.
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The Secret Desire Many Workers Share

Coulter's memoir, 'Exit Interview,' sheds light on the fantasy many have of standing up to terrible bosses or co-workers in the workplace.
#gender-bias
from Harvard Business Review
3 months ago
Women in technology

How Biases About Motherhood Impact All Women at Work

The maternal wall hinders women's careers, impacting those with and without children.

Dear Vicki: 'I'm meeting resistance as a woman leader in a company with mostly male employees'

Navigating challenges in a predominantly male company can involve resistance from employees, management, clients, and partners.

How Biases About Motherhood Impact All Women at Work

The maternal wall hinders women's careers, impacting those with and without children.

Dear Vicki: 'I'm meeting resistance as a woman leader in a company with mostly male employees'

Navigating challenges in a predominantly male company can involve resistance from employees, management, clients, and partners.
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#leadership

Neuroscience explains how diverse leaders pay an invisible 'mental tax'

Diverse leaders face mental taxation from constantly navigating stereotypes and misconceptions in the workplace.

Why Middle Managers Are the Key to Your Company's Success | Entrepreneur

Middle managers play a crucial role in connecting upper-level executives and frontline staff.
Good managers drive company success and have a significant impact on team engagement and performance.
Promoting promising people into middle management leads to higher team performance.

Neuroscience explains how diverse leaders pay an invisible 'mental tax'

Diverse leaders face mental taxation from constantly navigating stereotypes and misconceptions in the workplace.

Why Middle Managers Are the Key to Your Company's Success | Entrepreneur

Middle managers play a crucial role in connecting upper-level executives and frontline staff.
Good managers drive company success and have a significant impact on team engagement and performance.
Promoting promising people into middle management leads to higher team performance.
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#black-women

Beyond Karen: White Woman Archetypes in the Third Sector - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Black women face challenges in the workplace with low retention and promotion rates, especially when compared to their White counterparts.

The Tightrope of Excellence: Black Women and Authenticity - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Black women often feel pressured to embody excellence and perfection at work, overshadowing authenticity.

Beyond Karen: White Woman Archetypes in the Third Sector - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Black women face challenges in the workplace with low retention and promotion rates, especially when compared to their White counterparts.

The Tightrope of Excellence: Black Women and Authenticity - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Black women often feel pressured to embody excellence and perfection at work, overshadowing authenticity.
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Technology Continues To Frustrate Hybrid Workers

The extent of employer support for hybrid working remains a crucial workplace issue, impacting employee retention and preference for flexible work arrangements.

Filipino nurses in Germany: Can they build a decent life? DW 04/25/2024

Learning German is challenging, with varying skill levels from A1 to C2 recognized by UNESCO.

How Vatika Naturals grew their multi-ethnic women consumer base through IWD activations

Vatika Naturals transitioned from a strong South Asian heritage brand to resonate with multi-ethnic women consumers through International Women's Day activations.
The brand's #RootForMe campaign aimed at addressing workplace challenges for women, focusing on intersectionality issues of race, ethnicity, and religion.

If the Tories really cared about mental health, they'd stop trying to score cheap points | Micha Frazer-Carroll

Mainstream conversation on mental health may have gone too far, leading to self-diagnosis of normal ups and downs of life.
Pushing people with mild conditions back into work can be harmful without evidence to support benefits.
#hybrid-work

The hidden stress of hybrid work: Tackling ambiguity and mental health

Hybrid work offers freedom and flexibility but also presents challenges in managing ambiguity.
Having the right tools and strategies can help employees embrace flexibility and navigate ambiguity in a hybrid work environment.

Bridging the employee trust gap in the AI era

Building trust with employees is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent.
The modern workplace creates unique challenges to closing the employee trust gap.

UK firms still struggling to enable hybrid work | Computer Weekly

Hybrid work is now prevalent but lack of tools causing dissatisfaction among employees.

The hidden stress of hybrid work: Tackling ambiguity and mental health

Hybrid work offers freedom and flexibility but also presents challenges in managing ambiguity.
Having the right tools and strategies can help employees embrace flexibility and navigate ambiguity in a hybrid work environment.

Bridging the employee trust gap in the AI era

Building trust with employees is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent.
The modern workplace creates unique challenges to closing the employee trust gap.

UK firms still struggling to enable hybrid work | Computer Weekly

Hybrid work is now prevalent but lack of tools causing dissatisfaction among employees.
morehybrid-work

Fighting my PMDD made me less productive. I'm learning to work with it instead

PMDD is a debilitating disorder that affects 5-8% of women and can significantly impact productivity and daily functioning.
Misconceptions and taboos around menstrual health make it difficult for individuals with PMDD to receive understanding and support in the workplace.

9 Trends That Will Shape Work in 2024 and Beyond

Organizations will face significant challenges in 2024, including inflation, geopolitical turmoil, and controversy over DEI and return-to-work policies.
Employers who navigate these trends successfully will retain top talent and gain a competitive advantage.

Oregon pharmacist prepares documentary to spotlight industry changes

Pharmacist Anaïs Webster Mennuti realized the brokenness of her profession while working part-time at a retail pharmacy chain in Eugene.
Pharmacy workers felt understaffed, overstressed, and at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic, with increased demands and productivity tracking.
#software-engineering

Ending the cycle of rush and burnout in software development | Computer Weekly

The burnout rate among software engineers remains high despite efforts to address the issue.
On-time delivery is more important to software engineers than delivering work quickly.

Ending the cycle of rush and burnout in software development | Computer Weekly

The burnout rate among software engineers remains high despite efforts to address the issue.
On-time delivery is more important to software engineers than delivering work quickly.

Ending the cycle of rush and burnout in software development | Computer Weekly

The burnout rate among software engineers remains high despite efforts to address the issue.
On-time delivery is more important to software engineers than delivering work quickly.

Ending the cycle of rush and burnout in software development | Computer Weekly

The burnout rate among software engineers remains high despite efforts to address the issue.
On-time delivery is more important to software engineers than delivering work quickly.
moresoftware-engineering

Ending the cycle of rush and burnout in software development | Computer Weekly

The burnout rate among software engineers remains high despite efforts to address the issue.
On-time delivery is more important to software engineers than delivering work quickly.

'We're forced to absorb the misery and then bring it home' - hospital doctor exodus driven by HSE frustration

Doctors in Ireland face challenges of exhaustion, lack of support, and inability to voice concerns about workloads.

Great Resignation 2.0 could be coming as more workers want to switch jobs in next year

Workers are considering switching jobs at a higher rate than during the previous Great Resignation in 2022.

Why The Social And Verbal Skills Of Some Gen Z Workers Have Declined

Remote working has negatively impacted Gen Z's social and verbal skills in the workplace.
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