Naomi Osaka's decision to decline interviews and then remove herself from the French Open is an excellent example of the ways we wish all working Black women could advocate for themselves.
A White man said Black women are more likely to be invested in the success of his business than other people. But is this a good thing?
Where’s the maternity leave for a contractor or freelancer? There’s no such thing. Your clients do not care that you have a new baby. They expect the same output of work, or you lose them as a client. Corporations often offer great maternity leave. Some even have childcare on site.
Sure, most men are already free of chemical assistance. However, that doesn't mean that because most men don't perm their hair that they are free from hair politics...
You want to be taken seriously without being called that nasty b word.
(Atlanta Journal Constitution) — Suddenly, business executives — like their allies in the Republican Party — are getting a little nervous about candidates favored by the tea party. With a couple of exceptions, the GOP has generally welcomed the enthusiasm generated by the tea party, even if several tea party-backed candidates endorse positions that are not […]
(Businessweek) — With U.S. companies sitting on an estimated $1.8 trillion in cash, it raises the question: Why aren’t they deploying more of their hoard to expand their businesses? Or one might channel John Maynard Keynes to ask: Where have the “animal spirits” gone? Although capital spending in the U.S. is up 12 percent since the […]
(Success Magazine) — John was 53 when the bad news hit: His department was being moved offshore. Since joining the company eight years earlier, he had worked his way up to a solid position in middle management with a decent salary and great benefits. Now, he was out of a job. Having spent his entire adult […]
(Entrepreneurs) — I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it’s been a bad week for business, no doubt about that. New jobless claims are on the rise–again. The stock market has dropped below 10,000–again. The national debt has climbed to its highest level since World War II, and pending home sales plunged a […]
(BusinessWeek) — Staples is one of a handful of large organizations that have found a way to boost their competitiveness while also benefiting their local communities. Hospitals and universities, often located in city centers, do this. But all too often, large companies see corporate social responsibility as something entirely separate from their business goals. As […]
(GSEConnect.com) — You’ve probably heard the phrase “sippin syrup,” used in reference to the act of mixing cough syrup, codeine, and soda together to create a relaxed feeling within the person who consumes the beverage. The “drank” has become quite popular, particularly in the south, as rappers have done their jobs of giving free promotion […]