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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Investors are still asking female founders about their future kids — even at a Gates startup
Phoebe Gates, 22, is not a typical entrepreneur. She's the daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates and a Stanford University graduate navigating the minefield of Silicon Valley fundraising. Yet even with her last name, she has had to field the same tired questions that have plagued women for decades — questions like how having kids will impact their careers. Gates and Sophia Kianni co-founded Phia, an AI-powered app that compares fashion prices for shoppers. According to Fortune, when investors pressed her and her co-founder Sophia Kianni about their plans for starting families, Gates turned to her mother for advice. 'Get up or get out of the game,' was Melinda Gates' response. While you may not have a Melinda Gates in your life to call on, recent studies show that gender stereotypes continue to persist far beyond the rarefied world of fundraising conversations between founders and investors. At a time when even some of the most privileged women in America are still forced to play by rules written in another era, experts say it's up to the rest of us to rewrite those rules, one uncomfortable conversation at a time. 'Despite the progress we've made, outdated assumptions about women's long-term commitment to work — particularly around motherhood — continue to surface in subtle and not-so-subtle ways,' Eloïse Eonnet, head career coach at The Muse, told Salon. 'In my work with women leaders, I still hear stories of being asked in interviews how they'll 'manage it all,' or being passed over for roles based on the possibility they might have children.' The data backs her up: The Muse's 2024 Women's Workplace Experience Report found that 42% of women have encountered gender-biased or inappropriate questions during the hiring process, with C-suite women facing it at even higher rates. 'These questions aren't driven by true curiosity, they're about bias in disguise and they often stem from narrow definitions of leadership and rigid assumptions about what success looks like,' Eonnet said. 'If we want to build inclusive organizations, we have to interrogate not just what's being asked but why it's still being asked in the first place.' The so-called 'motherhood penalty' is well documented, according to Iris Bohnet, professor and co-director of the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School. 'Research by sociologist Shelley Correll and colleagues shows that mothers are perceived as less competent and less committed to their jobs, less likely to be hired or promoted and paid less than women without children or men,' Bohnet said. The broader trend is not encouraging. According to Fairygodboss's 2025 Women in the Workplace Survey, 79% of women believe that recent moves by companies and the federal government to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives will negatively impact opportunities for women, according to the data shared by the company with Salon. The same survey found that women with higher education levels are especially concerned that leadership and mentorship opportunities will dwindle. What's the way forward? Bohnet's advice is blunt. 'First, I would give the employer advice not to ask such personal, and often illegal and discriminatory, questions,' she said. 'Our first priority has to be to build workplaces where all can thrive.' When it comes to female students, she advises them to prepare well. 'Be aware of the stereotypes that are still out there, and come well-prepared for pitches, salary negotiations and the like. It is good to know and demonstrate one's worth through an outside offer, past accomplishments or brilliant ideas — and stay focused on what you bring to the table.' While documenting your accomplishments is solid advice, Eonnet takes this advice a step further, encouraging women to remain committed to their values in the face of persistent bias and be discerning about where — and with whom — they choose to invest their talents. 'If you're in an environment that routinely questions your commitment or potential because of your gender or life choices, that's not a reflection of your capability — it's a reflection of that person or organization's limitations,' she noted. 'Surround yourself with spaces and people who recognize that leadership is expansive — not defined by outdated norms, but shaped by impact, integrity and vision.'
New York Times
21-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- New York Times
What Do I Wear to a Spring Outing With Co-Workers?
The spring or summer office outing is the warm-weather equivalent of the end-of-the-year office holiday party: a purportedly 'fun' affair that actually causes all sorts of extra stress and worry. What to wear is a key part of that, not because it's a frivolous consideration, but because it is core. After all, you have crafted your work identity in one environment, and now you are being forced to translate that to another. The first thing your colleagues will be looking at (literally) is how you show up. And though the question of dress at the holiday party is complicated, the question of dress at the supposedly relaxed outing is even worse. Once, for example, in a previous job, I was organizing a conference in Las Vegas at a fancy hotel, which involved live interviews with a lot of chief executives of companies I was covering. I arrived the day before, unpacked, changed and headed off to the pool — only to discover, to my horror, all of those executives lounging around in their trunks or bikinis on various deck chairs or wading around the shallow end. I promptly fled back to my room and emerged only when I had to get onstage. In a suit. My relationships with those executives, and our carefully cultivated balance of power, did not involve anyone seeing anyone in a bathing suit. So what to do? You don't want to wear exactly the same thing you would wear in the office to the office outing; the whole point of such experiences is to show colleagues in a different light. But you also don't want to look too different — unless, of course, your role in the company is to think out of the box. Then looking out of the box is fully consistent with your position. Otherwise you have to wear something in which you can move, even potentially golf, while simultaneously not getting too hot or too dirty and looking somewhat professional at the same time. Easy peasy! Not. A friend who has worked at both gigantic global corporations and Silicon Valley start-ups said: 'There's a little code-switching involved. You want to look crisp and cool, but not too revealing,' either of body or, perhaps, personal idiosyncrasies. Leave the sports bras and neons at home; ditto any 'Happy Gilmore' fantasies you may secretly harbor. This is a moment to play the game, in all meanings of that term. At least if you don't want to call in sick or surprise everyone by revealing your secret penchant for German heavy metal. That's not to say you can't surprise everyone with your authentic self at the company outing — but if you do, be prepared to be the main topic of conversation the next day. If you are not, then opt for another kind of costume. Kathryn Minshew, a founder of The Muse, a career resources website, and an author of 'The New Rules of Work,' said that for men, the choice is pretty simple — slacks and a casual button-up or polo shirt. For women, she suggested opting for work-adjacent clothing like a pair of cotton or linen pants or a linen skirt, but in a sunny color. Wear them with a blouse, or even a white T-shirt. The 'casual' can come in the accessories: sneakers or Birks, a pair of cool shades, a fun belt. The point being, even if the word is in the dress code, when it comes to work outings, there's nothing really 'casual' about them. Your Style Questions, Answered Every week on Open Thread, Vanessa will answer a reader's fashion-related question, which you can send to her anytime via email or X. Questions are edited and condensed.
CBS News
01-04-2025
- CBS News
What should you do if you accidentally hit send on the wrong message?
With just a click of the mouse or tap on your phone, many have felt a rush of embarrassment. Maybe you accidentally hit "reply all" on that email or sent it to the entirely wrong person. To avoid future awkward moments: What should you do if you accidentally hit send? Good Question. Your fingers are flying across the keyboard on an email. You even proofread it to be sure before confidently clicking send. Only then do you suddenly see typos, an incorrect date, or that it went to the wrong person. Amira DeSabatino described the feeling as, "A bit of panic." Her friend Ashley Tagoorpersaud said, "Your heart just sinks into your stomach." If that mistaken email was sent to a superior at work or a potential job offer. "It's just like that you want to crawl under your desk and die," said Will Kuhnz. From email to text message, the "accidental send" is a common mistake, but that doesn't diminish the swift embarrassment it creates. "It seems like everyone has a fair amount of grace for email," said Kuhnz. If you find yourself in this position, employment experts at The Muse said the first step is to accept the accidental send happened. Ignoring it, or hoping nobody noticed, could make it worse. Next, acknowledge your mistake to the recipients. "Sometimes, I have given my boss a heads up before, that 'hey this went out, it had an error in it'," said Kuhnz. Follow-up emails with apologies and clarifications go a long way, especially when sent out quickly. Lastly, Kuhnz says move on rather than emotionally attaching to it. Especially early in your career, it's a lesson you have to learn. In recent years, technology has caught up to our inevitable errors. Right after clicking send on Gmail, an unsend prompt appears giving users five seconds to snatch the email back. You can increase that grace period to 30 seconds in the settings. Outlook has a recall feature, but it only works if the recipient is also using Outlook and hasn't opened the email. If you text with an iPhone, you can unsend the message by pressing it, then selecting "undo send." The recipient will be notified that a message was unsent, however they won't see the initial message. It too has a time limit. "I love the convenience of it. I wish it had come sooner," said Tagoorpersaud. Given the constraints of these digital do-overs, take a couple extra seconds to give the message another look before sending it out. "Super cautious, very intentional, a little bit nervous when I send an email," said DeSabatino of her new habits to avoid mistakes. "I just make sure I proofread the message and double check the top of my (recipients)," said Jameela Martin. Others suggested filling in the recipients as the last step of the email writing process. Facebook Messenger and Instagram also have an unsend feature that deletes messages. Both have a time limit.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Muse and uConnect Partner to Bring Exceptional Career Resources to Universities Across the Country
Job Listings and Company Insights Tailored to a diverse Gen Z Workforce NEW YORK, March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Employers hoping to reach and hire great Gen Z talent now have a new pipeline to top candidates thanks to a partnership unveiled today between leading job search and career advice site The Muse and uConnect, which provides virtual career center platforms for universities and colleges. The Muse + uConnect collaboration also gives nearly a million college students across the country direct access to career content, job listings and company insights tailored specifically to a diverse Gen Z workforce. Through this partnership, uConnect will showcase products from The Muse in its virtual career centers used by students at hundreds of academic institutions such as Columbia School of Professional Studies and Empire City SUNY, including: The Muse's job listings categorized by key filters used to strategically to reach diverse target audiences The Muse's Advice articles and Fairygodboss blog posts The Muse and Fairygodboss videos (via Youtube), including Coach Connect Lives and I love my job series, among others. Informational webinars and networking events on Fairygodboss "The synergy of this collaboration is a win-win for all parties involved. The Muse job listings and employer videos have the potential to reach hundreds of thousands of college students actively seeking jobs and career advice that aligns with their values and priorities," said The Muse CEO David Bethoney. "And importantly, our audience and user bases overlap, with both companies designed to serve the next generation of job seekers looking for meaningful work." Launched over 10 years ago, The Muse (along with sister site, Fairygodboss) is one of the most established and popular job search platforms among GenZ and Millennials, boasting approximately 5 million users – 70% of whom identify as female and 58% from diverse backgrounds. According to uConnect CEO and Founder David Kozhuk, CEO and Founder, "High-quality, digital content is critical to ensure that students and early talent are prepared to launch rewarding careers. The Muse does an exceptional job of creating engaging content that meets the unique needs of Gen-Z students with varying backgrounds, identities, circumstances, and interests and we're excited to be able to make these resources even more accessible for the next generation of talent." Employers interested in setting up a company profile to reach uConnect's broad college-age job seekers can learn more at Universities interested in learning more about how to scale their career center work and better support stakeholders can connect with uConnect at About uConnect uConnect is on a mission to help colleges and universities provide access to career resources to anyone, anywhere, anytime. uConnect's All-In-One Virtual Career Center simplifies student engagement with the full range of career pathway resources, data and information to facilitate equitable access and more meaningful outcomes. Learn more at: About The MuseThe Muse, including its platforms and attracts 70 million annual users, primarily Gen Z and Millennial professionals. According to user surveys, over one-third of The Muse's audience does not use LinkedIn or other high-volume job sites to explore career opportunities, making it a unique destination for employer content and jobs. Pioneering the field of employer branding for over a decade, The Muse serves Fortune 2000, mid-market, and public sector employers, including state and local government agencies. Learn more at Media Contact: Aimee Grove for The Muse391632@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Muse Sign in to access your portfolio
CairoScene
16-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Egyptian Label Anippe's FW'25 Collection is a Clash of Commanding Cuts
Tailored, tactile, and dripping with nonchalance, Anippe's ready-to-wear Fall/Winter 2025 collection is a collision of dominant energy, '90s supermodel attitude, and rock-and-roll grit—wrapped in razor-sharp silhouettes and rebellious textures. This isn't Anippe's first foray into raw, unapologetic design. Take 'Resilient Beauty', for example, or even their debut collection, 'Hope'—both steeped in defiance and sensuality, yet each interpreting that ethos in its own way. 'Hope' was saturated in crimson red, electric blue, and acid green, contrasted against kinetic, angular silhouettes. While Hope played with color-blocking and high-cut bodysuits, its DNA was laced with '80s power dressing, '90s minimalism, and a futuristic edge—elements that resurface in this new collection. Then came Resilient Beauty, sharpening that narrative, stripping it down to strength in its most distilled form: structured corsetry and commanding silhouettes. The Muse: 'Every collection starts with a concept and a personality I want to convey,' Shaza Khedr, the founder and creative director of Anippe, tells Scene Styled . 'For this one, I wanted to create a collection inspired by the woman who embodies vulnerability and honesty, and is unafraid to show her personality and her boundaries.' To embrace both facets of femininity and boldness, the creative direction of this shoot is razor-sharp, leaning into a hyper-stylized, cinematic aesthetic that feels both futuristic and nostalgic. The subtle blue tint washing over the images adds a cool, detached undertone, giving the collection a sleek, nocturnal feel. The models' poses are commanding—wide stances, sharp angles, a sense of defiant ease that speaks to the power of the garments. 'The shoot sharpens the powerful, feminine essence of this collection, from the blue-tinted lighting, to the models' confident poses,' Khedr comments on the creative direction. The Collection Dissected: This collection is about power. Every look feels unapologetic, with strong shoulders, nipped-in waists, hardware buckles, and silhouettes that flirt between structure and sensuality. "The toughness and edginess of leather led me to pair it with structured tailoring, striking a balance with the energy of this collection," she says. The palette stays sleek: deep black, a contrasting ivory, and a high-impact red. Black dominates, playing into the slinky aesthetic. Texture is the real storyteller here. Leather leads the charge, but not in the conventional, polished way. Instead, it's cracked, distressed, and lived-in—more like something stolen from a rockstar's closet than fresh off the factory floor. "I love experimenting with unique fabrics, like the red croc leather,' she adds. 'It's strong and striking, yet still embodies the vulnerability and freedom that define this collection.' The pieces in the collection include elements like corset-tight waists, sharp lapels, halter cuts, fluid drapes, ruched detailing and structured shoulders that channels Bianca Jagger's style. In a head-spinning contrast, Khedr also incorporates layered pearls, strung delicately but styled with an edge– a knowing wink to 80s vintage glamour without ever veering into demure territory. The Collection in Three Words: 'Bold, feminine, and vulnerable,' Khedr tells SceneStyled. Where to Wear It: For a collection this bold, we'd definitely suggest wearing it at the kind of underground club where the drinks are overpriced, and the guest list is impossible to get on. The deep-plunge, body-hugging Lezzy bodysuit, for example, belongs under the dim glow of chandeliers at an exclusive after-party or a swanky rooftop soirée. How to Style it: The Designer Suggests: For Khedr, the secret to styling pieces from this collection is to balance the statement-making pieces with more understated basics. 'I love to pair the Steel Jacket, for example, with black leggings and New Balance sneakers for a casual, daytime look,' she shares. 'For a night out, layer it over the Lezzy black jumpsuit with heels for a sharp, sleek silhouette.' Scene Styled Suggests: Massimo Dutti Heeled Slingback Shoes Toteme T-Lock Croc-Effect Leather Clutch Ettika Cuffed Up Cuff in Metallic Gold Saint Laurent Oversized Hoop Earrings Karen Wazen The Bond Belt The Collection's Stand-Out Pieces: 'My favorite piece is Steel Jacket. It's perfect for both day and night and elevates the most basic outfit into a statement look,' the founder says. 'Also, it works perfectly for both men and women.' Almost militaristic in its execution, this cropped leather piece features oversized, exaggerated pockets and an armor-like structure, exuding a kind of runway-ready, combat energy. A nod to the 90s power suit but reinterpreted in glossy black, the Catsy Leather Set also stands out. A cropped, buckled-up leather jacket paired with sculpted, high-waisted pants, this set screams dominance with its juxtaposing proportions and belted details. The fitted waist and elongated pants also create an edgy, statuesque silhouette. In The Words of Shaza Khedr…. 'For me, the Anippe woman is someone who's confident, vulnerable, and open to new experiences. She's not afraid to express herself and make a statement with her style– our FW25 collection is all about capturing that energy.' The Verdict: Anippe's FW25 isn't here to blend in, and neither is the woman who wears it. With high-octane pieces, structured leather, and glossy coats, this collection is for the ones who understand that fashion is also about armor and attitude. There's a stark minimalism to the campaign—no distractions, no elaborate backdrops on set, reeling in focus on the pieces and the energy they bring.
