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Happy Sunday! Hope everyone is having a great week-end, as we’re preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving! Here is my weekly news update:
- In great women’s leadership news this week, the Wall Street Journal celebrates the US naming its first female Postmaster General;
- In boss news, Inc. writes about the 5 things your boss wants to hear;
- Forbes reveals Linked In has a new competition in the upcoming “Facebook at work” service, Slack;
- Bustle writes about how to respond to harassment at work, on the street, and everywhere, while revealing retailers are now using skinny mirrors to motivate buyers (I knew that dress wasn’t a size 4);
- Planning to go back to work after a leave of absence? The Huff Post Business tips us off on how to explain gaps in employment, and also why you may not be getting the job;
- Did you know women make even less when they work for men? Well, the Washington Post explains why;
- Wondering what a hiring manager sees when they look at your resume? Slate literally highlights how they scan your resumes in about six seconds (yes, six seconds);
- We already knew sexism is well and alive, and the Huff Post Media follows an Australian TV anchor who wears the same suit every day to prove sexism is wrong;
- Fast Company writes about the incredibly inspiring women who are trying to change the media and tech establishments;
- This Harvard Business Review article will make you rethink “what you know about high achieving women”;
- As we’re preparing for Thanksgiving, Fashionista writes about how to stylishly hide a food baby during Thanksgiving;
- Last but not least, I wrote about 5 ways social media is ruining your career, and why wisely choosing your partner can save your career.
Happy Sunday, and happy reading!
The Corporate Sis.
