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Across the country, businesses of all sizes are doubling down on their commitments to more diverse and inclusive hiring practices. This is especially true in industries like the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), where women have been and continue to be underrepresented in the workforce.During the 13th Annual International Women’s Day Forum from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a panel of leaders from a variety of STEM-focused companies and organizations d...

There’s no question that empowering women to participate in their local, national, and global economies can have a positive overall impact. Statistics show that greater equality in education, workforce opportunities, and entrepreneurship can lead to improved business outcomes and stronger, more inclusive economic growth.While the movement for economic equality among the genres has made great strides in recent years, there’s still more that can be done by business leaders and the gove...

The unemployment rate for military spouses is substantially higher than the national average.

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia wants to give employers an incentive to hire military spouses, calling it an issue of military readiness.

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia wants to give employers an incentive to hire military spouses, calling it an issue of military readiness.

WSIU Almanac for March 1st

A bill introduced in the Senate would make employers of spouses of service members eligible for the work opportunity tax credit, an incentive available to companies who hire individuals from groups facing significant barriers to employment.

The Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of its signature Gala on Saturday, March 25th from 6:30 to 10 PM at the William &

UW Gender and Sexuality Campus Center and Black History Month Planning Committee "Trailblazer Talk" lecture by actress and TransTech founder Angelica Ross. Free.

A Missouri House committee on Tuesday debated legislation that would establish several tax credits designed to improve access to affordable child care and stabilize the industry.