Lisa Rabasca Roepe
WIRED
Washington, DC, United States
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How to Rescue Your Photos From an Old Computer
Whether it’s from a laptop gathering dust or the desktop you’re upgrading, these tips will keep your precious memories nearby and easy to share. → Read More
This company invests $2.5 million a year in childcare
Corning Inc. has been helping find and pay for childcare for its employees since 1980. Here’s what other companies can learn from them. → Read More
An easy fix for the Great Resignation? Pay transparency
If you’re not transparent about salaries, employees are more likely to leave. Those who stay are more likely to think they’re underpaid even if they aren’t. New software can help make pay transparency easier. → Read More
The 8 Negotiation Skills You Need—Whether You’re Job Searching or Not
Here are the skills you’ll need—and how to hone them. → Read More
4 ways companies can help solve the childcare crisis
Many childcare centers never reopened since the pandemic started, and parents have been struggling ever since. Here’s how companies can help ease the burden. → Read More
Why workplace harassment increased during the pandemic
You might expect harassment to diminish with everyone out of the office, but two recent surveys show that that remote work may have unintentionally made it easier for colleagues to harass their coworkers. → Read More
Job Scams Are on the Rise—Here’s How to Spot Them and Steer Clear
Job scams are risky and on the rise. Here’s what you need to know about common types of scams—plus tips on how to spot and avoid them. → Read More
10 Tips for Finding a Mentor—and Making the Relationship Count
You’ve probably heard a million times that you should have a mentor. But how do you find one? And then what do you do? → Read More
15 Jobs You Can Do From Home—or Anywhere You Choose
These jobs give you the flexibility you need to work from home, whether you’re a parent or caregiver, have a disability or chronic illness, or just want to make your own schedule. → Read More
6 Job Search Tips for New Grads and Anyone Else Starting Their Careers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
It’s not an easy time to look for your first job as the world deals with a pandemic and economic downturn. If you’re graduating soon or otherwise trying to enter the job market, here’s what you can do now. → Read More
Starting a New Job Remotely During Coronavirus? Here’s What You Need to Know to Succeed
Starting a new job while everyone is working from home because of a pandemic might seem intimidating. But there are a few things you can do to make it easier for everyone. → Read More
What Does the Coronavirus Pandemic Mean for Your Job Search?
Whether you were already job searching or are newly laid off because of coronavirus, we’ve got advice to help you get closer to your goal. → Read More
Prefer Games to Happy Hour? They Can Help You Forge Connections and Even Find a Job
Games like Carcassonne, Settlers of Catan, and Risk have long been used for team bonding. But they could also help you network, find new clients or mentors, or even get a job. → Read More
Why you should always ask for more money
Because if the answer is always yes, you might not be asking for enough money. → Read More
How to manage these 5 common workplace personalities
“What motivates one employee is not the same as what will motivate another. The trick is to figure out how to manage each individual and then tie them back into the group.” → Read More
How to manage these 5 common workplace personalities
“What motivates one employee is not the same as what will motivate another. The trick is to figure out how to manage each individual and then tie them back into the group.” → Read More
These techniques from professional speechwriters will help get your point across
Whether you’re asking for a raise or trying to get some good ideas from a brainstorming session, these storytelling tactics from pros will keep your audience’s attention. → Read More
These techniques from professional speechwriters will help get your point across
Whether you’re asking for a raise or trying to get some good ideas from a brainstorming session, these storytelling tactics from pros will keep your audience’s attention. → Read More
The hidden networking gap between men and women
The difference in the way men and women approach networking can have a big impact on career opportunities. Here are six ways women can leverage their connections for the same kind of boost men enjoy. → Read More
How To Apply For A Job When You Don't Meet Every Requirement
Women often believe they can only apply for a promotion or a new position if they meet all the requirements in a job description. Instead of focusing on the job description, focus on the fundamental skills required to do the job. → Read More