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Margo Steines Margo Steines
Updated on September 25, 2024

7 Companies That Cover Gender Confirmation Surgery

These companies are working to build inclusive employee benefits packages.

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Margo Steines Margo Steines
Updated on July 30, 2024

47 Companies With Paid Maternity Leave

Paid leave gives parents the time and space to prioritize caring for a new child.

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Cora Gold Cora Gold
Updated on June 21, 2024

6 Signs You Should Ask for a Contract When Freelancing

Freelancers, here’s how to know when to ask for a contract.

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Leah Sutterlin Leah Sutterlin
Updated on June 11, 2024

Here’s How Companies Can Show Up for Unconventional Families

When creating policies, consider unconventional family structures, which often face barriers to benefits or are ineligible for some perks altogether.

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Kelly L. Campbell Kelly L. Campbell
Updated on June 11, 2024

5 Ways to Support Trans and Nonbinary Employees Year-Round

While Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate gender non-conforming colleagues, your tech company should support them every day if it values humanity, diversity of thought and innovation.

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Alicia Thomas Alicia Thomas
Updated on April 25, 2024

What Every Early Career Tech Employee Needs to Know About Equity

If you’re beginning a career in tech, your employer may offer equity as part of your compensation package. Our expert helps to demystify what that means and what you should ask.

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Annie Rosencrans Annie Rosencrans
Updated on April 24, 2024

Parental Leave Is for Dads, Too

Really good parental leave policies encourage fathers to take time off without worrying about their careers.

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Edward J. Beltran Edward J. Beltran
Updated on April 24, 2024

Labor Strikes Are Here to Stay

That is, unless employers pay workers fairly and address their workplace needs.

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Natalie Ryan Natalie Ryan
Updated on April 24, 2024

Is the Current Economic Climate Affecting Compensation Packages?

Yes, and both job seekers and hiring managers need to know what’s going on.

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