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people redefining work

November 28, 2023

THE WISDOM OF YOUTH: HOW BUSINESSES CAN BENEFIT FROM REVERSE MENTORING
While traditional mentoring is still widely embraced within many businesses, the concept of reverse mentoring is gaining ground. In the context of reverse …
I followed Don Kao, a Chinese American LGBT activist, around for weeks on an assignment from New York Times photo editor James Estrin. I captured this moment of Don helping a woman fill out paperwork. It exemplifies how hands-on and willing to help Don is, especially among LGBTQ youth.
HOW CAN WOMEN BUSINESS LEADERS EFFECTIVELY MANAGE EMOTIONALLY CHARGED SITUATIONS?
You've likely encountered, and will continue to encounter, difficult people and situations in the workplace. But how you respond to more emotionally …
Sales woman at her standing desk working
LEADERS BRACE FOR AI-DRIVEN FUTURE OF WORK
Artificial intelligence is going to be a key part of the future of work. While that is certain, what is not yet certain is what that means in terms of urgent actions …
Crystal Night: Crystal cube, pyramid and prisms shot in studio with colored flashes.
QUESTIONS TO ASK ABOUT KEEPING REMOTE WORK
As companies continue to move past the pandemic, the debate over remote work is still hot, with employers gaining power: The number of private-sector …
A salesperson working in an office on a virtual call
NEW SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS BEST CAREERS FOR VETERANS AFTER SERVICE
More than 200,000 military members transition out of service each year. From relocation to financial shifts, the degree of change can be wide ranging for …
DISNEY’S REMOTE ANIMATORS SEEK TO JOIN UNION FOR HIGHER PAY
Ten of Walt Disney's animation workers who operate remotely across six U.S. states are seeking to unionize, the Animation Guild said on Tuesday. The …
THE FIRST 5% RULE AND OTHER MEETING STRATEGIES WILL TRANSFORM YOUR LEADERSHIP
In her digital course—The Art of Gathering—Priya Parker shares the story of a company anniversary party turned surprise rock concert. As their team …
People meeting to discuss app development. Mapbox Uncharted ERG (mapbox.com/diversity-inclusion) created these images to encourage and enable everyone in tech to represent LGBTQIA+ people at work, including collaboration and teamwork, leadership, design, engineering, and mobile development. These photos are free for anyone to use, as long as the use contains attribution to Mapbox. For more information see bit.ly/QueerTechPhotosAnnounce. For the full collection visit https://bit.ly/3chojW5
CANNABIS WORKER’S DEATH CRIES FOR IMPROVED WORKPLACE SAFETY RULES
It took the tragic death of Lorna McMurrey, from West Springfield, for state and federal health officials to confirm what many workers already …
Canapa Sativa Siciliana dei campi Molino Crisafulli, a Caltagirone (Ct) - Italy
CYBERSECURITY RISKS ARE INCREASING; ARE YOU PREPARED?
As predicted, cyber attacks have increased, putting organisations under the spotlight and threatening their reputations. They have also affected …
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HR EXECUTIVES FOCUS ON RACIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES AND IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON FUTURE OF WORK
HR Policy Association, representing chief human resource officers (CHROs) of more than 390 of the largest employers in the United States and …