ByCorporette Staff Hours Updated

Weekly News Update

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  • The Washington Post [gift link] observed that after a widely criticized 2021 Vogue portrait of VP Kamala Harris, the magazine’s new cover creates a clear image of a reinvented politician.
  • The Wall Street Journal [gift link] quotes a fashion CEO as saying, “In most cities, women are dressing up for work one step above what was being done before the pandemic,” and explores the trend.
  • An Allure editor wrote how Victoria's Secret's inclusion of a few plus-size models in its recent fashion show “comically emphasize[d] just how out of date and out of touch [its] beauty standard is and always has been.”
  • The New York Times [gift link] noted that while companies like Amazon have required a return to the office five days a week, research shows benefits to employers that allow some remote days.
  • Euronews reported on a recent report that found that as many recent graduates face complaints about how they fit into the workplace, employers report increasing hesitancy in hiring them.
  • Fast Company shared that as career breaks rise in popularity, some career coaches are specializing in helping workers temporarily leave the workforce.
  • Dr. Jen Gunter's newsletter, The Vajenda, is featuring free access to its top paywalled posts to recognize World Menopause Day (today!).
  • The New York Times [gift link] asked, “Who said self-care was for young people?” and featured the fun and impressive activities of several older adults.
  • Your Laugh of the Week comes from McSweeney's, with “FAQ: Your First Mammogram” (which should also serve a reminder for you to schedule one if you've reached that age!).

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