Courtney Connley
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New York, United States
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Millennial women want remote work, but many fear they'll miss opportunities if not in office, according to report
A new survey from theSkimm shows the conflicting feelings millennial women have about returning to the office. → Read More
The NFL has a record 12 women in coaching positions this season—meet the execs behind the equity push
"You know, the face of the NFL is changing and the look of the NFL is changing. And there's no question that there is no slowing down this train." → Read More
Women need nearly 5 straight months of July job gains to return to pre-pandemic employment levels
"I think next month we could see something completely different based on what's happening right now." → Read More
'Be willing to walk away': 6 Black women career coaches on negotiating your salary and countering a low offer
"It is so important that you are competent and confident in assessing your own value." → Read More
A record number of women are now running Global 500 businesses
This is the highest number of women CEOs in the Global 500 since Fortune started tracking this data in 2014. → Read More
Wharton's incoming MBA class is more than 50% women for the first time in school history
The school's incoming class of 2023 includes a record high of 52% women. → Read More
Melinda French Gates, Alexis Ohanian and others call on Congress to pass paid family leave
"Nobody should have to choose between caring for their family and their paycheck." → Read More
For the first time in history, an MLB game will be called by all women
"We also want to make sure that while we are getting all these firsts in there, that we also are not the last." → Read More
Candace Parker on being NBA 2K's first WNBA cover star: It helps women 'not just in sport' but also 'in the boardroom'
"I hope that there's many more young women and young girls that look and say 'We can do this.'" → Read More
Female Founders Fund closes $57 million funding round, backers include Goldman Sachs and Melinda French Gates
"We've always wanted to play a role in creating a new type of ecosystem that celebrates women." → Read More
Gates Foundation commits $2.1 billion over the next five years to gender equality
"Now is the chance to reignite a movement and deliver real change." → Read More
4 ways to tell if a potential employer is LGBTQ+ friendly during the interview process
"I think for members of the LGBTQ+ community, we have to do even more research on the companies that we're looking to join." → Read More
'My election represents a distinctive type of breakthrough': 4 LGBTQ+ leaders on identity and the power of diversity in politics
"I had a sense that politics historically has been unrepresentative of me and people who grew up as I did." → Read More
'What was robbed must be repaired': 5 Black business leaders talk reparations and corporate America's role in closing the wealth gap
"Racial and social justice issues aren't Black issues, they're corporate issues, they're people issues, they're American issues." → Read More
Women with child-care needs are 32% less likely to leave their job if they can work remotely, according to new report
A report from global nonprofit firm Catalyst finds that remote work flexibility could be the key to retaining more women in the workplace. → Read More
Campaign-funded child care helps moms run for office — meet the woman making it happen
"Imagine if not one candidate at any level of government had to consider the cost of child care when weighing their decision to run for office." → Read More
A record 41 women are Fortune 500 CEOs—and for the first time two Black women made the list
Experts say "we continue to see steady progress" but "there's more work to do," as a record 41 women CEOs are represented on the Fortune 500. → Read More
Vice President Harris' advice to young women: 'Continue with your ambition and don't apologize for it'
As the first female vice president of the United States, Kamala Harris understands the challenges many women face when it comes to sexism, ageism and navigating the demands of home life and work life. In a recent interview on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," Harris spoke with co-host Mika Brzezinski about why she's "never thought of age" as it relates to her career and the advice she would give women in… → Read More
These are the 10 most in-demand AI jobs according to Indeed—and they all pay at least $95,000
These jobs are expected to be in high demand for years to come. → Read More
The simple trick Steve Jobs followed to be 'most productive,' according to his former executive assistant
Naz Beheshti, Jobs' former executive assistant, says this "important shift" can have an impact on your productivity and well-being. → Read More