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Seven years ago when my brother Bart was killed by a police officer, I was immobilized by grief. My son D2 was just two years old and it was all I could do to function on a day to day basis let [...]

Nine years ago when I had my son D2, I had no concept of paid family leave. While I knew I would take three months off, I just assumed I’d make my regular pay check. How little I knew. I [...]

  “Why didn’t we have any female applicants?” This was the question posed by my colleague after a final round of candidate interviews. Where were the women? I recently [...]

Do you remember your first job right after college? Even though it was probably entry level it was a milestone. Unpaid internships now behind you, you were finally getting a real paycheck! You [...]

Nine years ago when I had my son D2, I had no concept of paid family leave. While I knew I would take three months off, I just assumed I’d make my regular pay check. How little I knew. I [...]

I had just landed my first major international assignment in Shanghai. The job was a promotion for me at one of the world’s largest and most prestigious PR firms. I was excited and nervous. [...]

Another year has come and gone. Now we welcome 2015 with renewed energy and hope to get healthy, be more productive and generally just be BETTER. Right? If you’ve been a regular (or even [...]

Your performance reviews have been stellar. Even in this cash-strapped economy, you get bonuses. You’ve been told you are a “high-potential” employee with a bright future. [...]

  Every now and then, I run across an article that makes me question whether we are truly living in the year 2014. Susan Patton, who’s latest op-ed ran in the Wall Street Journal last [...]

  Have you ever been a member of a lousy team? Maybe the team leader didn’t provide good direction. Perhaps one person slacked off on crucial deadlines. Or maybe someone just [...]