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Asian workers are more likely than any other major racial or ethnic group to hold a professional or managerial job in the Standard & Poor's 100. But few Asians, and even fewer Asian women, make it to the top, according to a USA TODAY analysis. bit.ly/3Ksjfg5
One year at @USATODAY. Time flies when you're having fun!
Today is my last day at working on @USATODAYmoney team. It’s been so rewarding and I’ll be forever grateful for the advice and lessons given. Thanks to @dgBrinkerhoff for the chance and giving me the freedom to see my pitches to the finish line. Amazing experience.
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Throughout the country, schools are struggling to find drivers. usatoday.com/story/money/20…
Part 2 of @USATODAYmoney series on young investors. This piece by @charissejones and @JessicaMenton takes a look at why Black, Latino and LGBTQ investors see cryptocurrencies as ‘a new path’ to wealth and equity usatoday.com/story/money/20…
Paypal CEO @Dan_Schulman on corporate diversity commitments and why “values need to be actions you publicly stand up for.” usatoday.com/in-depth/money…
These documents were private. We asked for them anyway. Here’s what we found on corporate diversity. usatoday.com/in-depth/money…
These companies made big promises of diversity last year, so USA TODAY looked at the data. Here’s how the food and retail industry is faring on those promises. usatoday.com/in-depth/money… via @USATODAYmoney @USATODAY
Corporations touted their commitment to a diverse workforce in glossy reports, but refused to disclose the actual numbers. We asked for the documentation. usatoday.com/in-depth/money…
I’ll buy my own snacks. The real perk is being able to work from home because you don’t have management who needs to look over your shoulder and trusts that you’ll get the work done
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More impulse buying? More budgeting? Delivery vs. do-it-yourself? Masks and air purifiers vs. ... what did we buy before? How have your shopping habits changed?
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