Lydia Dishman
Fast Company
Greenville, SC, United States
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5 changes that will make our planet-saving resolutions real
What has to change in 2023 to get us closer to tackling the climate crisis. → Read More
Sustainability can’t happen if leaders don’t approach it this way
Sustainablity will only happen if leaders take collective and proactive action. → Read More
Tackling climate change requires a new mindset. Here are 3 things to focus on
Tackling climate change requires developing strategies based on historical data to taking a more forward-looking approach. → Read More
Healthcare inequities among Black and Latinx women impact cervical can
Healthcare equity comes through patient-centered communications to educate marginalized and underserved groups in addition to providing greater access to diagnostic tools and services. → Read More
Business leaders are more trusted than ever. Here’s how they can effect social change
Big business is under the microscope these days. From politicians’ wailing against “woke” corporations to the role of the private sector in global climate discussions like COP27, there is no place to hide. Big business has effectively become a branch of government and, as a result, their role in society has never been more important. And yet, despite … Continue reading “Business leaders are more… → Read More
This is how to empower hourly workers
The CEO of Legion Technologies offers three simple strategies that will keep workers-especially younger ones-engaged. → Read More
It’s not about you. How to reframe rejection as an opportunity—not an obstacle
Rejection isn’t inherently negative, writes Alice Lemée. It’s our interpretation of it that determines whether it becomes an opportunity or an obstacle. → Read More
How the Great Resignation is turning into a great opportunity for leaders
A CEO notes that there is no training ground for the breadth of workforce, recruitment, and employee-engagement issues hitting the leaders of today. But what if the Great Resignation is an opportunity in disguise? → Read More
I stopped checking social media before noon. Here’s how it improved my work (and my life)
Freelance copywriter Alice Lemée says this isn’t an argument against social media but points out that it’s a tool, “so make sure you use it, instead of it using you.” → Read More
Report: College degree requirements are keeping qualified women of color out of tech
NPower, a group that urges tech companies to focus on skills-based hiring, just received a $15 million gift from MacKenzie Scott to further its mission. → Read More
Leaders: Your Sandwich Generation employees need help. Here’s what to do
Veteran innovation consultant Katie Schlott explains how to tackle a topic as broad and daunting as “caregiving in America” by focusing on the people who are desperately seeking solutions: members of the Sandwich Generation. → Read More
Equal Pay Day 2022: The gender pay gap may get bigger as women return to work after COVID
The gap has narrowed by 2 cents since 2015, but it may get larger as women were disproportionately impacted by pandemic job losses. → Read More
The interview questions everyone hates are about to get a makeover thanks to AI
Modern Hire is launching a new tool designed to furnish better questions to the interviewer so companies can find the right candidate faster. → Read More
Want a high-paying job? These 10 cities have the fastest growth for professional opportunities
Remote work may still rule, but a new report from Ladders details which cities have the most positions open. → Read More
We’re sick of ‘circling back.’ Here’s how to be less annoying communicating at work
New research reveals almost half of Americans have a colleague they find difficult to work with, due to their communication habits. A senior principle at Slack explains how to improve. → Read More
This is how remote work can actually boost your career
CareerBuilder explains how a work-from-home job helps you take control of your schedule and propels you toward your professional goals. → Read More
A true leader actively does these 3 things every day
As the new CEO of the East Oakland Youth Development Center, Selena Wilson reflects on what she learned from the organization’s former CEO about leadership and empowerment. → Read More
4 effective ways to become more resilient
Author LaRae Quy notes that psychologists have learned that resilience can be cultivated and grown, no matter your age, and it often thrives in the middle of a crisis. → Read More
7 things you must do to prep for your next job interview
Virtual job interviews present a unique set of considerations. Here’s how to ensure yours goes smoothly. → Read More
This one thing can help you learn anything more quickly
Absorbing important information early will help you acclimate to a new setting—something you’ll find useful in any job. → Read More