by Katherine Griffin In recent years, studies have shown that, contrary to conventional belief, multitasking isn’t efficient. Our brains can’t truly handle more than one thing at once, and the microseconds spent switching between tasks actually diminish our focus. So how to resist the temptation to multitask?...

by Katherine Griffin Women of color are more likely than Caucasian women to want to be a C-suite executive—yet are much less likely to reach that goal. That’s one of several discouraging findings from a 2016 LeanIn.org/McKinsey & Co. report on women in the workforce. The research...

[caption id="attachment_6776" align="alignleft" width="300"] Person under crumpled pile of papers with hand holding a help sign[/caption] by Katherine Griffin Dear DW, One of my coworkers isn’t pulling his weight, and it’s really bugging me. How can I handle this without looking bad? Signed, Resentful Colleague Dear Resentful Colleague, Tricky situation! You’re right...

by Katherine Griffin Nancy Di Dia has been a diversity leader for more than two decades. Since she became chief diversity officer at pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim 10 years ago, the company has won awards for its initiatives for LGBT employees, working parents, and others. Di...

Jacoby, one of the highest-ranking women at Cisco, is charged with fostering an inclusive environment By Katrina Brown Hunt Rebecca Jacoby didn’t enter the tech world out of a long-time love for STEM. According to the Cisco executive, her early interests were far from technology. “My absolute...

By: Katherine Giscombe, PhD Have you ever thought about who influences societal change? Who is positioned to make lives better for Americans? Elected officials may come to mind. But when you think about the scope of responsibility and potential impact, one of the most powerful positions imaginable...