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Bailey Reiners Bailey Reiners
Updated on March 22, 2023

Gender Pay Gap Statistics You Should Know

Plus wage gaps by demographic and geography.

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Dawn Kawamoto Dawn Kawamoto
Updated on March 17, 2023

A Guide to Returnship Programs and Their Benefits

Returnships allow companies to tap into a pool of experienced workers looking to pick up their careers where they left off.

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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on March 15, 2023

7 Ways Tech Is Changing for the Better in 2020

Based on our reporting from every major U.S. tech hub, there’s a strong case for optimism in an uncertain year.

Rachel Lo Rachel Lo
Updated on March 15, 2023

What Is the Ethical Obligation of the Tech Economy?

The past year has revealed the problems that plague society with stark clarity. It’s time for the tech industry to ask ourselves if we’re making things better or worse.

Stephen Gossett Stephen Gossett
Updated on March 15, 2023

The Designers Behind ‘Data Sketches’ on Their Eccentric Vision for Data Viz

This project-turned-book made the field weirder and more beautiful.

Tatum Hunter Tatum Hunter
Updated on March 15, 2023

Can You Blog Your Way Into a Software Development Career?

Alex Morton taught herself to code, but her blog chronicling the journey landed her a job.

Peter Nagel Peter Nagel
Updated on March 15, 2023

Here’s How to Build a Growth-Ready Engineering Team

Be intentional about recruiting, hiring, and culture early on to avoid growing pains as you scale.

Edward Hearn Edward Hearn
Updated on March 15, 2023

Is Your Company Sourcing the Wrong Type of Talent?

Tech companies often prefer job candidates with majors in STEM fields in their hiring practices. The day-to-day reality of the workplace, however, suggests they would be better served to focus on a different set of criteria.

Bailey Reiners Bailey Reiners
Updated on March 10, 2023

How to Build an Inclusive Workplace Environment

Take tips from these nine companies and more to foster an inclusive environment at work.

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Annie Rosencrans Annie Rosencrans
Updated on February 22, 2023

Does Astrology Have a Role in the Workplace?

“What’s your sign?” might work at a bar, but the Zodiac has its limits in the office.

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