Human Resources
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The day the schools don't reopen: A workplace perspectiveAug 13, 2020 1:00 am - I wrote an article this spring about the stresses of being a CEO, contrasting the elaborate lifestyles featured on television with the reality of making decisions every ...
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You are only as strong as your weakest linkAug 13, 2020 1:00 am - The FBI reported $3.5 billion business losses in 2019 due to cybercrime. Actual losses are estimated to far exceed what was reported. It is much less expensive to preven...
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Analysis: The value of my $150,000 MBA is now in question
Aug 12, 2020 1:00 am - When I decided a few years ago to spend $150,000 on an MBA while a reporter at Bloomberg, I had an ambitious goal: be the best financial reporter the world has ever seen...
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Remote work really does mean longer days - and more meetings
Aug 09, 2020 6:18 am - The massive global shift to remote work since the pandemic began has led to some upsides: More flexibility, no commute, more comfortable pants. But those who sense this ...
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Trapped by the pandemic in a job that was supposed to be short-term
Aug 09, 2020 6:13 am - Q: Because of the coronavirus pandemic, I'm stuck at an office manager job I was already planning to quit. I had forced myself to stay a full year at my friends' urging,...
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It's now even easier to fire U.S. workers for what they say
Aug 09, 2020 6:10 am - Employers in the U.S. just got more latitude to fire employees who speak up about harassment and discrimination. They can already legally terminate people for almost any...
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Wall Street's campaign to hire Black talent isn't going so well
Jul 19, 2020 6:10 am - For Black professionals who get job offers on Wall Street, there's pay and benefits to consider. But also isolation, bias and racism. As big U.S. banks and asset manager...
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Essay: The value of my $150,000 MBA is now in question
Jul 18, 2020 6:18 am - When I decided a few years ago to spend $150,000 on an MBA while a reporter at Bloomberg, I had an ambitious goal: be the best financial reporter the world has ever seen...
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Key steps to take when laid off or furloughedJul 14, 2020 1:00 am - The number of workers who have been laid off, furloughed or experienced salary cuts this year is at record highs. If you find yourself in this situation, there are some ...
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Supporting employee mental health during and after the pandemicJul 14, 2020 1:00 am - Nearly half of Americans say their mental health has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. It's no wonder, as many Americans...