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August 21, 2013 Solving the Law Firm Gender Gap Problem By Lauren Stiller Rikleen A new report proposes some practical solutions.

Human resources The Danger of Wellness Programs: Don't Become the Next Penn State by Tom Emerick and Al Lewis All employers that have or are considering establishing wellness programs should take notice of an employee backlash at Penn State University. Innovation Just How Valuable Is Google's "20% Time"? by Michael Schrage Google is growing up. IT management C'mon, IT Leaders. Take a Chance! by Jim Stikeleather and Sanjib Sahoo How corporate IT leadership can overcome its fear of failing. Managing people To Simplify, First Clear the Underbrush by Ron Ashkenas Four tips for trimming back useless work. Gender A Gender Curiosity: Parents with All Girls and No Boys Own More Stock by Andrew O'Connell Reasons for the apparent bias are unknown.

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