Weekly News Update

• Fashionista looked at the development of new sustainable alternatives to plastic and leather in clothing.
• The New York Times [gift link] noted that AI may enable investment banks to stop hiring thousands of recent grads, slashing the incoming classes by as much as two thirds while significantly lowering salaries.
• The New York Times [gift link] also explained how high fees and a lower-quality menu of investment options found in some 401(k) plans can shrink your balance significantly.
• Forbes detailed how to build a menopause-inclusive workplace.
• Meanwhile, Vox observed that researchers are only beginning to explore exactly how menstruation can affect health and even worsen symptoms of illness.
• CNBC explored the “tradwife” and “stay-at-home girlfriend” trends on social media.
• The Wall Street Journal [gift link] reported that American women are giving birth at record-low rates.
• NPR reported that airlines are now ordered to give full refunds instead of vouchers and to stop hiding fees.
• Your Laugh of the Week comes from McSweeney's, with “Is It a Red Flag? Jane Eyre Edition.”

On CorporetteMoms Recently…

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

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