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EEOC wants to diversify the tech industry

May 17, 2016
The commission is holding a hearing this week to seek solutions. One idea: Keep women in the industry.
Women are 45 percent more likely than men to leave the tech field.
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How creative conflict makes the workplace better

May 11, 2016
Not getting along with colleagues? That may be because you're doing great work.
Conflict at work may actually do you some good.
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Navigating the unwritten rules of the workplace

Nov 23, 2015
Ross McCammon shares office wisdom from his book, "Works Well with Others."

Ethics in finance: stuck at mediocre

May 19, 2015
A new report shows that Wall Street remains an ethical wasteland.

The rise of the open-plan office

Apr 1, 2015
More offices are emphasizing trendiness over functionality.

Why we take so little vacation

Oct 31, 2014
American workers left some $52 billion in vacation time unused last year.

Why 'Apple University' teaches new hires Picasso

Aug 11, 2014
The New York Times' Brian Chen on the tech giant's employee training program.

For public good, not for profit.

Can I ask you to blue sky that synergy?

Aug 4, 2014
The origin of business jargon, and why people use it.
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Transgender female workers face added discrimination

Jun 30, 2014
Transgender experiences show a lot about how men and women fare in the workplace.

A pep talk for the self-employed

May 30, 2014
Freelance writer Anne Brinser Shelton has some thoughts on the office of one.