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Jennifer Thomas - Feb 14, 2022
During Black History Month we celebrate the contributions of leaders both past and present.
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Honoring the Contributions of Black Leaders with Disabilities
Women and Girls in Growing STEM Jobs
Christine Machovec - Feb 10, 2022
Check out these five STEM occupations in which at least 1 in 6 jobs were held by women that are projected to grow faster than average.
For Black Women, Implicit Racial Bias in Medicine May Have Far-Reaching Effects
Joan Harrigan-Farrelly - Feb 07, 2022
Representation matters, and the absence of it has disparate, and sometimes disastrous, consequences. Find out how medical and academic institutions are tackling the Black maternal health crisis in the U.S.
New Guidance on Havana Syndrome Workers’ Comp Claims
Antonio Rios - Feb 03, 2022
New guidance will aid the claims process for federal workers with Havana Syndrome. Here’s what you should know.
Black Workplace Pioneers
Office of Public Affairs - Feb 01, 2022
We’re highlighting Black workplace pioneers who blazed trails that created opportunities and improved the lives of generations of Americans.
The Importance of Mentoring: Experience, Practice and Policy
Lynne Fetter - Jan 27, 2022
Because disability can be a significant barrier to employment, it is critical for mentoring programs to be accessible and inclusive to youth with disabilities.
4 Quick Ways to Get Data Smart the OCIO Way
Paul Blahusch - Jan 26, 2022
These simple tips from our Office of the Chief Information Officer can help protect you and your data.
Upgrading the Digital Landscape for America’s Workforce
Gundeep Ahluwalia - Jan 12, 2022
Our customers – primarily you, the American worker – need and deserve access to Department of Labor services in a timely, secure manner.
Nursing Mom Fights for Workplace Rights
Karen Clark - Jan 12, 2022
This working mom’s bosses told her she was embarrassing the men in her office when she needed to express breastmilk. Then our Wage and Hour Division investigators stepped in.