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In NASA's spacesuit saga, women see their own workplace experiences

Jena McGregor
Apr 7, 2019 6:20 AM - As plans changed for an all-female spacewalk because of spacesuit sizing issues, many working women back on Earth saw something of their own experience in the headlines -- sharing stories online about ill-fitting uniforms, male-centered equipment design or office spaces outfitted without their needs in mind.
Unlimited vacation -- the one benefit workers want more than anything

Jena McGregor
Apr 10, 2019 10:29 AM - Employees have a new favorite perk, and it's not free craft-brewed beer, student loan repayment benefits or eco-friendly roof gardens at the office. It's much simpler: More time off.
Why US Steel and others are expanding paid family leave

Jena McGregor
Mar 31, 2019 6:10 AM - United States Steel Corp. said recently it was expanding its paid leave benefits for non-union employees and rolling out a slew of new benefits such as gender reassignment surgery coverage and adoption assistance, a sign that the swift expansion of work-life perks across corporate America in recent years has been adopted among even some of the most traditional companies.
She walked into a meeting with 14 white, male bankers -- and ran the room

Thomas Heath
Mar 31, 2019 6:20 AM - At a time when executive women, especially women of color, are making strides but remain underrepresented in Corporate America, Lisa Wardell stands out. She is chief executive officer of Chicago-based Adtalem Global Education, a $3 billion for-profit education business.
Man insists boss's flatulence 'was a form of bullying' -- and is suing for $1.2M

Deanna Paul
Mar 31, 2019 6:00 AM - "I would be sitting with my face to the wall and he would come into the room, which was small and had no windows. He would fart behind me and walk away. He would do this five or six times a day,"
A sartorial double standard in the workplace

By Jena McGregor and Taylor Telford
Mar 24, 2019 6:00 AM - Women finally achieve "parity of the pantsuit," and Corporate America changes the rules.
Do fake situations during job interviews reveal candidates' true selves?

Karla L. Miller
Mar 24, 2019 6:09 AM - Is rigging a fake error the "authentic" and "transparent" way to go about it? And what would the candidate's reaction actually reveal?
Alight postpones $800 million IPO

Bloomberg News
Mar 22, 2019 3:01 PM - Lincolnshire-based human-resources and benefits-administration company Alight Friday postponed its plans for an initial public offering.
Can your employer help cure your money woes?

By LIZ WESTON of NerdWallet
Mar 17, 2019 6:07 AM - Millions of Americans get their health insurance and retirement accounts through their employers. Now some are getting help with their debt. Here's a look at some of the approaches.
How to ask for a salary in an online job application

Karla L. Miller
Mar 17, 2019 6:11 AM - Asking for salary requirements helps ensure potential employers that résumé spammers will weed themselves out, while truly interested and qualified applicants will be more likely to submit a good-faith salary request within an appropriate range.

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