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WeWork celebrates Pride Month around the world

From Portland to Mexico City, see how we have been celebrating across the globe
WeWork LGBT Portland Pride Parade
Across the country, WeWork shows off its rainbow colors

Before coming out, media planner Megan Barta was apprehensive about how her coworkers would react to her sexual orientation. When talking about her weekend plans she always hedged a bit, saying “friend” rather than “girlfriend.” “My biggest fear, behind telling my family, was experiencing negative repercussions at work because of my orientation,” says Barta. “I […]
Designer preserves weaving techniques dating back a millennia

For designer Anjali Purohit, it’s quality over quantity and timelessness over trendiness. That’s what her fashion accessory company, Variously, is all about. “The time taken to make these products is a lot more because they’re all handcrafted,” explains Purohit. “I would rather try and take more time, but make them well so that even 10 […]
For Austin Creator Awards, entrepreneurs are eager to pitch their ideas

When Elisabeth Jordan found out she was a finalist at the Austin Creator Awards, the founder of The Human Impact couldn’t wait for her chance to share how her organization helps homeless people. “It’s an amazing opportunity,” says Jordan, whose Dallas-based nonprofit addresses the practical needs of people who don’t have a home while focusing […]
Discover Detroit’s mysterious side with On the Town Riddles

 When you book a trip with Detroit’s On the Town Riddles, you don’t just watch the city go by from the window of a bus. You explore various neighborhoods, hidden bars, and other off-the-beaten-path destinations. And along the way you solve a mystery. The company is the brainchild of Kris Caster. He combined several different […]
Hate insurance agents? New wave of online insurers feels your pain

When his son was born, entrepreneur Adam Erlebacher was so apprehensive about buying life insurance that he put it off for two years. When he finally met with an agent, he felt pressured into buying an expensive policy. “The guy was making me feel hustled,” he says. “And I have a graduate degree in finance, […]
Video: Detroit Creator Awards help entrepreneurs follow their dreams

“To be a creator means to live out who I am, my potential,” says entrepreneur Jovan Landry. Landry’s a triple threat: a filmmaker, photographer, and emcee. Her dream is to create an all-woman hip-hop album. She’s not just talking the performers — every sound technician, graphic designer, and musician will be a woman. That groundbreaking […]
Is going to the gym before work right for you?

Enjoy health benefits and maximize your efficiency for the day with a pre-work workout
What is courageous leadership?

Discover the key traits that you need
to lead a team with courage
Seven nonprofit startups you should know about

In recent years, venture capitalists have treated nonprofit startups similarly as for-profit startups. As a result of this, several nonprofit startups have proved to be lean and effective. Here are some of the best startups you should absolutely know about. 1. The Crayon Initiative Think back to your childhood for a moment. Didn’t you love […]
When to change careers

Sometimes, you just know that you don’t like what you’re doing and need a change. Whether it’s your job, your field, or your career, you may choose to do something different. Your instincts will tell you when to change careers. Many examples exist throughout history of people who gave in to this desire and felt […]
Nine good reasons to quit your job

Are you wondering if something better is out there? Do you spend countless hours each day feeling like your job is going nowhere? Job satisfaction is at a 10-year high, but that still means that one out of eight workers hates their job. If you fall into that group, you probably have one foot out […]
Do job titles still matter?

A great job title can make an open position look much more attractive, helping your company find a new employee with better skills. For example, secretary sounds like a job title from the 1950s for someone who does simple tasks like typing dictation. An office administrator or office manager often does similar tasks, but the […]
How to build relationships with customers

Communicate with your customers often, preferably in person. Even sending a monthly email can remind people about the deals your company offers and how it’s superior to similar companies. No matter how charming, persuasive, or enthusiastic you are, customers will forget about you after a one-time meeting. After you meet with a new customer, send […]
How to deal with difficult coworkers

Unfortunately, difficult people are in every workplace, and they come in many varieties. The person at the desk next to you could be so talkative that it’s hard for you to get your work done, or you could smell a coworker with poor hygiene from across the office. Instead of telling a person he or […]
How to make a good first impression

First impressions can determine if you land a job, whether you will get a second date, the odds of making new friends, or getting picked for a team. If you don’t give off a good first impression, then you could constantly struggle to get ahead and move your life forward. However, there is good news […]
How to recover from a bad meeting

Middle managers spend an average of 35 percent of their day in meetings, while upper management spends more than 50 percent of their day on calls, in meetings, and talking in groups. Are you able to give up a third or half of your day to wasted time and bad meetings? If you’re attending bad […]
How to ask the right questions in a meeting

IN THIS STORYClarify the purpose of the meetingQuestion the questionsBroaden your groupDraw in quiet participantsLook to sustainability and scalabilityLook for faultsIdentify the next step Meetings are a major part of most businesses. According to Verizon Business, Americans attend an average of 61 meetings every month. Only about half of in-person meetings take place on-site. Others […]