From Time authored by Paul Schrodt: “Is it possible to like everyone in your office? Think about how tough it is to get together 15 people, much less 50, who all get along perfectly. But unlike in friendships, you need coworkers. You work with them every day, and whether they’re your boss, direct report or equal, you […]
Monthly Archives: December 2017
Even Women Who Can’t Say #MeToo Have Been Negatively Impacted by Predatory Culture
From Texas Lawyer authored by Kathleen J. Wu: “The #MeToo movement has opened the floodgates of women (and some men) telling their own stories of sexual harassment and assault, both in the workplace and out. Like most catharses, it was a long time coming. For those who have harbored shame or guilt over their own […]
20 Perfect Holiday Gift Ideas for Bosses, Coworkers, and Even Your ‘Work Spouse’
From Time – Money authored by Martha C. White: “Figuring out what to get your dad or teenage niece for the holidays is tough enough, but buying Christmas gifts for coworkers can be a much more fraught challenge. For what it’s worth, there are plenty of career experts out there who say it’s better to […]
Merriam-Webster Expertly Sums Up 2017 With Its Word Of The Year
From The Huffington Post authored by Lee Moran: “And Merriam-Webster’s word of the year is … “Feminism.” The term enjoyed multiple lookup spikes on the dictionary’s website in 2017 and an overall 70 percent rise in its searches compared with 2016. The Women’s March on Washington and other cities around the world the day after President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January […]
The Harmless-Sounding Phrase That Is Terrible for All Women
From Motto authored by Karen Rinaldi: “A few weeks ago, I was talking with a friend about another friend’s husband who had called his wife a “stupid bitch” in front of their daughters in a moment of anger. He later apologized to the family. He’d had a hard day at the office. He didn’t really […]
Education Disrupted (Finally)!
From Hackernoon authored by Erik P.M. Vermeulen: “Changing the way we teach and learn is difficult. But, last week I realized how education is being radically disrupted by new technologies. Not all of my colleagues agree. And I have to admit that if you are active as a teacher or interested in education, you might […]
San Francisco Is Getting Its First Black Female Mayor
From Huffington Post authored by Lydia O’Connor: “Hours after officials announced the sudden death of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, Board of Supervisors President London Breed made history on Tuesday when she became the city’s first black female mayor. Breed, the city’s District 5 supervisor, is serving as acting mayor, though her board colleagues may elect someone to […]
The Conversation: Seven Women Discuss Work, Fairness, Sex and Ambition
From The New York Times authored by Hannah Whitaker: “How Did We Get Here? Emily Bazelon: Sexual harassment has been clearly against the law since the 1980s. The Supreme Court said in 1986 that employers couldn’t let one employee create a hostile work environment for another or base advancement on a quid pro quo for sex. And we […]
Lawyerist Gift Guide 2017
From Lawyerist.com authored by Lisa Needham: “Figuring out what to buy the lawyers—and everyone else—on your list can be a chore, but we are here to help. Here’s our 2017 gift guide packed with gift ideas that are appropriate for the lawyers in your life, the non-lawyers in your life, and for self-gifting. (If you’d […]
After Matt Lauer’s Firing, 2 of the 3 Highest-Paid TV Anchors Are Women
From TIME authored by Jennifer Calfas: “Longtime Today Show host Matt Lauer was ousted from his coveted role Wednesday following allegations of sexual misconduct. Amid a growing movement that holds powerful men accountable for instances of sexual harassment and assault, Lauer’s dismissal means two women now rank within the top three highest-paid television anchor positions. Robin Roberts and Megyn Kelly, who work for […]
