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How to Leave on a Good Note When You’ve Been Laid Off

Getting laid off in the current economic climate can be hard. But, it's important to
remember that you don't have to end your stint at a bad note. So, what can you do if
you have just been laid off? Do you still write a goodbye email? Do you tell everyone
in your network? What do you say to your boss? Read this article for some simple tips
on what you can do if you have just been laid off.
by HBR Ascend Staff

What to Do When Work Feels Meaningless

Do you have a sense of purpose when it comes to your work? Crises lead many people
to find deep value in their jobs, develop professionally, and grow personally. Finding
your purpose during a crisis is more than making a temporary situation bearable. You
didn’t choose the circumstances, but you can choose what to make out of them. Start
with small actions and identify how your own skill set could be put to best use. Read
this article if you're struggling with finding your work meaningless and help yourself
find a sense of purpose.
by Frank Martela, Derin Kent

Research: When Gender Diversity Makes Firms More Productive

Gender diversity and inclusion at work make firms more productive, a study says. Why
and how is gender diversity boosting productivity? Beliefs about gender diversity
create a self-fulfilling cycle. Countries and industries that view gender diversity as
important capture benefits from it. When countries and industries don’t value women
equally, women working in those countries likely don’t feel psychologically safe
speaking up in their organizations. Even though these women may have innovative
ideas, they might hesitate to bring them to the table. And when that happens, everyone
loses. Read this article to understand why gender diversity and inclusion in the
workplace make firms more productive.
by Stephen Turban, Dan Wu, Letian (LT) Zhang

Why Diverse Teams Are Smarter

There is one big advantage of workplace diversity: diverse teams are simply smarter.
What makes diverse teams so smart and why should you root for workplace diversity?
Working with people who are different from you may challenge your brain to
overcome its stale ways of thinking and sharpen its performance. So why is diversity
important?
by Heidi Grant