BY HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTHAssociated press MISSION, Kan. – What students learn about the January 6th Uprising in the U.S. Capitol may vary based on where they live. In a suburb of Boston, in heavily democratic Massachusetts, history teacher Justin Voldman said his students will spend the day journaling what happened and talking about the fragility of […]
1. Which key program (e.g. mentoring, sponsorship or paid vacation) do you think has helped move your company forward? How has this program been particularly helpful for you as a woman? Accenture offers it all: a strong network of executives who are ready to advise and support through mentoring or sponsorship. The paid vacation was […]
Lonliness. Isolation. Cheeks that hurt from laughing out loud. Emphasize. Uncertainty. Newfound appreciation for inner strength. Connection with a higher power and with each other. Gratitude. These are just a few of the words that describe what Champaign-Urbana parents and guardians have experienced since the arrival of COVID-19 to our community in March 2020. What […]
1. What programs and initiatives have helped working mothers succeed in your company? Why were they so successful right now? Our flexible work culture has been the key to the success of working parents in the company for over a decade. The past 18 months have proven why this approach was critical, while at the […]
From working remotely to office return appointments, balancing childcare responsibilities, and returning young children to classrooms, working parents have shown great resilience that has adapted to changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. At Johnson & Johnson, we strive to support our employees and their families physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially so that they can do their […]
1. What important benefits or programs (mentor, sponsorship, or ERG, for example) did you owe your progress to at EY? To what extent was this program particularly helpful for you as a woman of color? We host an annual strategy and transactional event that brings together women and leaders (both men and women) from different […]
My answer to the story was, “That’s a shame.” Well it’s a shame considering how hard this person worked just to be denied. If that was your son or daughter, how would you feel? The affirmative action policy was adopted under President Kennedy in 1961. The policy maintained the idea that federally funded projects “take […]
