A Black former attorney at the US Equal Opportunity Commission agreed to drop her suit alleging the agency discriminated and retaliated against her by denying her promotions within its diversity, equity, and inclusion office.
Archives for March 5, 2025
Redefining the Workplace
Itβs not surprising that the role and function of human resources (HR) have undergone a profound transformation over the past few decades
The problem with forcing employees to list workplace achievements
Asking employees to compile a weekly progress report can be counterproductive for businesses.
When Your Colleague Is Jealous of Your Success
As your successes build up, you may begin to sense that a colleagueβeven one who was once a friendβis starting to feel jealous or resentful of you. Here are strategies to try to turn them around and get them on your sideβor to limit the damage they can do to your professional aspirations: 1) Check your assumptions; 2) Understand why theyβre jealous; 3) Analyze the power dynamics. 4) Find out who your true allies are. 5) Minimize contact if necessary.
My Employee Is Needy And Gossipy
She does good work, but she needs to pull back.
Even When You Want Or Need A Job, Why You Should Decline The Interview
If you are a white-collar professional seeking out a new job, you have to be prepared for intense competition.
Toxic Work Culture: When Is It Time To Cut Bait And Leave Your Job?
Toxic workplace culture can drain motivation and limit career growth. Recognizing when to leave and setting boundaries can help navigate workplace challenges.
How To Recognize And Survive A Toxic Manager In Any Workplace
Dealing with a toxic manager? Discover five effective strategies to safeguard your mental health, maintain professional standards, and plan your path forward.
My boss is playing favorites. What should I do?
If there is an unprofessional level of favoritism between your boss and colleagues, here’s how you can approach the situation.
3 phrases no one should ever say in a negotiation
No matter the situation or your role, don’t unknowingly sink your negotiations by using the wrong language. These phrases reveal your inexperience and lack of confidence in one sentence.
How Remote Work Can Protect Women
Plus, a look at one DOGE stafferβs career, federal workers receive thousands in pay-to-quit offers and how Melly Barajas runs an all-women Tequila distillery in this weekβs Careers newsletter.
Employers Should Audit I&D Messaging on Careers Pages
Inclusion and diversity language is under increased scrutiny, prompting experts to recommend that employers reassess their careers pages.
Why a 260% Jump in Freelance Hiring Signals Changing Times in North America
Recent data shows that companies understand and are embracing the agility that comes from a freelance workforce
8 strategies for leaders to create a meaningful work culture
Leaders can build an evidenced-based hope strategy that increases optimism and moderates uncertainty.
USCIS Announces Noncitizen Registration Requirement
On February 25, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a registration and fingerprinting requirement for noncitizens present in the United States.