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Women at Work

Women at Work

By: Harvard Business Review
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 Women face gender discrimination throughout our careers. It doesn't have to derail our ambitions — but how do we prepare to deal with it? There's no workplace orientation session about narrowing the wage gap, standing up to interrupting male colleagues, or taking on many other issues we encounter at work. So HBR staffers Amy Bernstein, Amy Gallo, and Emily Caulfield are untangling some of the knottiest problems. They interview experts on gender, tell stories about their own experiences, and give lots of practical advice to help you succeed in spite of the obstacles.Copyright 2025 Harvard Business School Publishing Corporation. All rights reserved. Career Success Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
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  • What to Share, What to Hold Back

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So refreshing to listen to like minded minds. My experience is one of a culture change in my work place which was once the majority of women. I was young and growing in this environment only to experience a rapid change to majority of men. This podcast has shined light on what I have been going through. I thought it me. Thank you.

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