Why it pays for employers to be flexible, examining the gender disparity in law firms, and more top series
Lorraine K. Lee
Corporate Keynote Speaker & Trainer | LinkedIn Learning, Stanford CSP Instructor | Ex-Founding Editor at LinkedIn, Prezi | Author of Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult Your Career (Wiley 2025)
We're piloting "series," a feature that allows professionals to publish newsletters on topics that matter to their world. Each week, I’ll share my favorite series written by LinkedIn members and editors. This week’s selections span everything from how to surround yourself with the right people to advice for laid off journalists.
This week's article was written by Editorial Fellow Lucy Dwyer.
MEMBER SERIES
Mastering Time Management and Productivity ? Articles, advice, and inspiration helping professionals make the best use of their time and focus on what’s important.
Calendar.com co-founder John Hall presents five ways to determine whether you’re surrounding yourself with the right people. (Biweekly series)
The People Perspective ? HR stuff for HR people who want to do things differently
HR Consultant Kelly Swingler explains why it’s important for employers to be flexible and how that flexibility can translate into greater worker well-being. (Weekly series)
Network King ? Become a King of Networking and reach any desired goal in your life.
This series by Rodrigo Gar?one, founder of an HR startup, explains the main concepts and best practices for networking in the digital era, with personal stories taken from the author’s path toward becoming an entrepreneur. (Weekly series, Portuguese)
EDITOR SERIES
The Gender Ladder ? What's the career path for women and men in various fields? New LinkedIn data inspires an urgent conversation.
In the first installment of his new series, George Anders, Senior Editor at Large, examines the root cause of the legal field’s gender disparity. (Monthly series)
Media in 60 Seconds ? Answers to your media questions in just one minute.
Senior Editor at Large Isabelle Roughol shares her take on Jill Abramson's plagiarism scandal, Spotify’s acquisition of Gimlet Media, and Jeff Bezos’ battle with the National Enquirer. (Weekly series)
(Note: The ability to create a series is currently only available to a test group. Click here to learn more.)
See a series you think should be on this list? Leave a comment below! #LinkedInSeries
Chief Executive Officer at Golden Tools
5 年So beautiful
This new profile photo is amazing .
Business Analyst and Consultant
5 年Gender disparity. Really? Why is this even a matter for discussion in 2019, is preposterous. Get with the times & move forward.
Gov't reform advocate. Ex-Treasurer, Board of Directors and Vice President of Public Policy at Confluence Ballet Co., USF School of Public Affairs Master of public administration (MPA) program alumni.
5 年I find it amusing the article selected — and articles with the most engagement about gender inequality — are (often) written by men. Notably, many millennial women and women of color (in general) express intent to leave Linkedin because of biased selections made by LinkedIn editors....