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12 Ways to Help Women in Retail Advance into Management

There is a clear business case for investing in women’s professional development.

How to Talk to an Employee Who Isn’t Meeting Their Goals

Be clear, be specific, and end with a plan to move forward.

Fixing Tech’s Gender Gap

Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, is on a mission to get more young women into computer science. She says the problem isn’t lack of interest. Her non-profit organization has trained thousands of girls to code, and the ranks of female science and engineering graduates continue to grow. And yet men still dominate the tech industry. Saujani believes companies can certainly do more to promote diversity. But she also wants girls and women to stop letting perfectionism hold them back from volunteering for the most challenging tasks and jobs. She is the author of the book “Brave, Not Perfect: Fear Less, Fail More, and Live Bolder.”

How to Make Sure Your Board Sets a Good Example for Your Company

Behavior at the top cascades throughout the organization.

It’s Time to Ban Hidden Fees

Pricing sleight-of-hand is bad for consumers.

Sponsors Need to Stop Acting Like Mentors

It’s time to clarify what sponsorship looks like.

Netflix and the Economics of Bundling

A closer look at the platform’s business model.

Research: Men and Women Need Different Kinds of Networks to Succeed

Results from a study of MBAs.

Give Your Employees Specific Goals and the Freedom to Figure Out How to Reach Them

It’s an idea that needs to be a part of the future of work.

How to Stop Obsessing Over Your Mistakes

Five strategies for getting out of your head.