THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
What we're reading & what we think about it
Take Your Child to (co)WORK(ing spaces) Many Day(s)
If you haven't seen our latest post, Read More Here, we highlighted a recent study about the earnings gap that some working mothers experience after the birth of a child. The study’s findings suggest that depending on the arrival of that first child, some women’s...
Mind the Gap
I had no hesitation about becoming a working mother. But reading this article brought back a memory that I must have blocked – until now. Just about 21 years ago, when awaiting the birth of our first child, I encountered a female partner at the elevator bank. Now...
Our 2 Cents on 3 Percent Raises
"Will I get a raise? How much?" is a question on everyone's mind at this time of year. Since January, the press has been full of stories telling everyone to only expect a 3% raise. Well, compensation consultants hate generalities almost as much as statisticians do....
Quiet, Humble Leadership
Last Tuesday, February 13, I picked up my cell phone and received this text from a high school classmate: “One of our classmates (CPD) shot and killed." I doubt that there’s an American who hasn’t read about the selfless Chicago Police Commander who was shot and...
The Heart of the Matter
From my involvement with Best Buddies, I was aware that there were companies who hired people with intellectual disabilities. This story highlights that often these aren’t disabilities. These intellectual differences allow some employees to bring much needed skills to...
Equifax executives give up bonuses (not as noble as it seems)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] On their earnings call recently, Equifax announced that due to their recent cyber breach, the executive team would be foregoing any annual incentive this year. Read More Here. “Well that’s good I thought. About time some...
