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Sara Braun

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Zillow’s chief people officer says it’s remote-forward working model supercharged recruiting—But there are 2 key reasons they’re keeping their offices

“We like to treat people like adults.”

26.03.2025 10

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Fired by Elon Musk’s DOGE, then reinstated by a judge, thousands of federal workers are living in limbo

“It’s beyond demoralizing."

22.03.2025 10

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Top workplace psychologist Adam Grant says offering employees better pay packages is the smartest move for the ‘long term’ 

The key to loyal employees is simple: More money.

21.03.2025 10

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Top psychologist Adam Grant says it’s not on women to close the pay gap—It’s time for employers to step up 

Only 36% of women feel comfortable asking for a raise, according to new data from Glassdoor.

18.03.2025 10

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The leader of a major government union outlines their strategy to battle Trump federal cuts—And says Elon Musk has ‘no clue’ about workers

AFSCME president Lee Saunders says that unions must organize, mobilize, and educate in this crucial moment.

16.03.2025 20

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He lost his job because of Donald Trump’s USAID funding freeze. Now he’s helping other laid-off federal workers find work

Wayan Vota created a new website to help international aid workers find new jobs.

14.03.2025 30

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The pastor leading the Target DEI boycott says the company is turning its back on Black consumers—and there are more protests to come

Over 130,000 people have signed up to participate so far.

08.03.2025 10

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Companies like Spotify and Nvidia are standing by remote and hybrid work despite the latest RTO wave. These are the other companies committed to flexible schedules

Many major organizations are embracing the “flex” model to let employees work from anywhere.

07.03.2025 5

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Companies may be rolling back their diversity policies but investors keep voting down anti-DEI shareholder proposals

Investors at Costco, Apple, and John Deere have all rejected anti-DEI proposals within the past month.

28.02.2025 8

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Apple’s DEI shareholder vote sets it apart from other Silicon Valley giants—but that doesn’t mean it won’t make policy changes

The tech company reaffirms its commitment to DEI—for now.

27.02.2025 4

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Federal agencies pushing back against Elon Musk job cuts could signal a new era for DOGE

DOGE final gets some high-level pushback.

24.02.2025 5

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Donald Trump’s decision to cut down the federal workforce could lead to an economic disaster in some parts of the country

Brace for impact.

22.02.2025 60

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One tech company has a simple plan to lure employees back to the office: Give them $10,000 raises

Amid the RTO wars, Cameo’s CEO wants the office to induce FOMO.

20.02.2025 10

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Job applicants say the search has never been harder but C-suite leaders are losing sleep over attracting top talent

Labor and talent are top concerns for executives right now.

18.02.2025 20

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Fortune 500 giants like Meta and Target are rolling back DEI—These are the policies they’re changing

From ERGs to Pride parades, here’s what companies have cut from their diversity and inclusion programs.

14.02.2025 20

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Federal workers may be battling with Donald Trump and Elon Musk over RTO but 77% of Americans support their right to flexible work

The people are on their side.

13.02.2025 6

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Workers are slowly getting dragged back to the office but the RTO battle isn’t over yet  

“I don’t think we’re going to get back to where we were pre-pandemic.”

13.02.2025 10

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The C-suite anxiety index: Here’s who’s worried about losing their job

Anxiety levels in the corporate world are actually lower this year than they were last year.

11.02.2025 10

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Trump’s resignation offer to millions of federal workers is a legal nightmare—And the fight has only just begun

“I assume this will be taken all the way up to the Supreme Court."

07.02.2025 9

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‘I’m scared’: Inside federal workers’ heartbreak and fury after Trump administration encourages resignations

Time is almost up for federal workers being forced to make a difficult choice.

06.02.2025 2

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Chappell Roan used her Grammy speech to advocate for health care and a living wage

The Best New Artist winner called out “the most powerful people in music” on the industry’s biggest night.

03.02.2025 1

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A top legal expert says that Trump’s decision to fire the head of the NLRB is ‘completely unprecedented’: ‘Workers need to buckle up’ 

Trump’s decision to fire Gwynne Wilcox effectively shuts down the NLRB’s ability to function.

30.01.2025 30

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Companies like Costco and Apple are defending their DEI programs despite nationwide pushback—These are the companies standing by their policies

“Nothing has changed.”

29.01.2025 4

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Companies are failing to upskill their workers and one group of women are the biggest losers   

Surprise!

29.01.2025 10

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DEI advocates respond to Trump’s latest moves to destroy diversity policies: ‘This is a marathon, not a sprint’

“Let's not get caught up in the craziness.”

23.01.2025 10

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Mental health, substance abuse, and parenting: Here’s how employers plan to change their benefit spending in 2025

It's all about taking care of caregivers this year.

22.01.2025 5

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These are the most in-demand skills for job seekers in 2025

An evolving workplace requires both technical expertise and human development

20.01.2025 10

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Top psychologist Adam Grant talks career pivots, the importance of staying agile, and his top workplace predictions for 2025 

Grant is taking on a new role at Glassdoor as chief worklife expert.

15.01.2025 8

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These 2 major demographic shifts will reshape the global workforce over the next 5 years

While high-income countries age, developing countries are adding more workers.

13.01.2025 6

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The year of No: Workers are turning down additional responsibilities because they’re so burned out

Gen Z is leading the charge.

13.01.2025 3

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The Los Angeles wildfires are upending life for the city’s workers. What bosses need to know

“Let people leave. That's the first thing.”

09.01.2025 20

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They’re all grown up: Here’s why your next manager may be a member of Gen Z

Gen Z is climbing the corporate ladder despite their maverick reputation.

08.01.2025 8

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Art, Gender and Aging Through the Eyes of the Women of Westbeth

Artist Sheila Schwid has lived in the same West Village apartment for more than five decades. If that sounds like a New York miracle, it is. She...

14.10.2024 2

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