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According to MIT researchers these are the businesses that should open first CW Headley

A new paper authored by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology more discreetly identifies the transmission risks and social benefits associated with various public spaces in the US. Read More

6 ways to fight the wage gap plaguing Black women professionals Lindsay Tigar

Research from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research indicates that closing this gap will take until 2119 in our current landscape. To put it lightly, bluntly and accurately: that’s not fast enough. Read More

This billionaire investor says white collar workers’ jobs are in major jeopardy Kyle Schnitzer

Jeffrey Gundlach, the CEO of DoubeLine Capital, said a wave of “higher-end unemployment” could hit white-collar workers making north of $100,000 as companies begin to reassess the need for these employees due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has claimed millions of jobs and had a devasting outcome on the economy. Read More

How to improve diversity hiring at your company Lindsay Tigar

To address the race disparity within your company, get started with these strategies and tactics recommended by Black leaders across the country. Read More

New York City Phase 1 reopening could mean 400,00 workers returning to jobs Kyle Schnitzer

The New York Times reported as many as 400,000 workers could begin returning to jobs, which center on construction, manufacturing, and retail stores during the city’s first reopening phase. Read More

How to make tough decisions in your career right now Elvira Veksler

But while coronavirus may have even taken a toll on your current role, it doesn’t mean it’s permanent or that you don’t have control over it. You have always had full control over that, and you still do. Read More

12 must-listen podcasts about racial injustice and culture Lindsay Tigar

From gripping storytelling to funny, yet impactful, episodes, these 12 podcasts will open your eyes and inspire you to keep up the good fight. Read More

Working late regularly puts you at risk for this extremely serious medical condition CW Headley

According to a new study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke, those who regularly commit to long hours at work increase their risk for the vascular event by nearly 30%. Read More

The Future of Work

This is what a post-pandemic office could look like Matt Martin

What’s next for American businesses that are still operating but have gone remote for COVID-19? When will it be safe to head back to the office? … Read More

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