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If You Can’t Retain Women, Don’t Recruit Them (wired.com)
2 points by pratikjhaveri 3316 days ago
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> A senior manager started a conversation by saying, “You’re in this demographic, let me ask you…” and proceeded to ask a question about promotion (or not), for women in my stage of life, meaning: a mother of young children. On its own, the question was likely not enough to make anyone quit, but certainly enough to give me pause. To put me on alert.

Yikes - a Professional Landmine for anyone concerned about talent retention & engagement. Recalling Marshall Goldsmith's excellent advice - Happiness comes from the inside. What can you do to engage yourself? > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz7zRjKGPyU