Weekly News Update

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• The Cut wondered why so many young women are convinced they're balding.
• The Washington Post [gift link] observed that the wide use of AI tools and ChatGPT is making the job market “increasingly surreal.”
• them reported that the Florida Senate has advanced a bill that would give free license for employers to misgender transgender and nonbinary employees.
• AP News took a close look at employee resource groups (i.e., affiliate groups) at work, especially in the context of attacks on DEI.
• Scientific American shared new research that found that poor audio quality in online communication causes listeners to negatively judge speakers, even if the message itself is the same.
• The Wall Street Journal [gift link] noted that while “the pandemic inspired people across the country to seek more space or a dream destination, [it] didn’t always work out.”
• Fast Company detailed how dating has become much more partisan.
• NBC News reported that Sen. Deb Fischer’s “She DRIVES” Act would raise the standards for car safety testing by promoting the use of crash test dummies to represent a woman’s lighter frame.
• Your Laugh of the Week comes from McSweeney's, with “President Trump’s Tariffs Will Help America Win the War Against Birds.”

Noteworthy Threadjacks This Week…

• when a new coworker giggles all day
• how often to get haircuts for a pixie style
• parents worrying about college kids' career prospects
• how to become more authentic
• dealing with being turned down for an internal job

On CorporetteMoms Recently…

• We offered some clothes for working moms, including some maternity basics and washable workwear.

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