The impact of COVID-19 on employees has highlighted the need for prioritizing soft skills By Patricia Guadalupe Barrie Lynn Tapia is a lawyer in Washington, DC, with her own practice specializing in child neglect cases and immigration law. In addition to the requisite bachelor’s and law degrees, she...
Women have made some gains in Corporate America. In fact, the percentage of women in the C-suite increased by 5 percent between 2016 and 2021, according to the study Women in the Workplace 2021, conducted by McKinsey and LeanIn.org. Yet the percentage of women of...
Many corporations have voiced their commitment to advancing Black talent since the racial reckoning. However, these 10 companies have announced specific goals to which they can be held accountable. Accenture: The professional services company pledges to increase the percentage of Black employees from 9 percent to 12...
Your Moment in the Spotlight Delivering a speech in front of an audience can be intimidating for the best of us. Luckily, we all can get better at it, says Nancy Buffington, a public speaking trainer in Boise, Idaho. Think you don’t have what it takes to...
As many of us have learned over the last two years, working from home can be exhausting. Here’s how to cut your hours back to a manageable load. [caption id="attachment_11251" align="alignleft" width="600"] 3d rendering of Wall Clock Stack. Countdown, reminder, deadline concept.[/caption] Set work-time boundaries. Let colleagues know your availability...
Dear DW, How do I respond to a microaggression that is said in a group setting? I’m comfortable responding in a one-on-one situation, but I normally just sit there when other people are around, hoping someone else says something. Signed, Tongue-Tied Dear Tongue-Tied, Microaggressions are subtle statements or actions...