Yahoo!, Marissa Mayer, Paternity Leave and a Step Forward

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Marissa Mayer announced a progressive paternity leave policy at Yahoo! Especially considering recent Yahoo! decisions, these policies represent an important step forward for working dads everywhere.

Sheryl Sandberg’s “Lean In” And Its Lessons For Working Dads

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Four points from the memoir by Facebook’ COO make valuable lessons for fathers

12 Year Old Boy Arrested for Fake School Shooting Call. Can You Suggest Ways To Stop This?

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Let’s work together on solutions. Leave suggestions in the comments.

Sawyer’s Reaction to Yahoo’s Ban on Telework Misses the Point

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Telework expert Scott Behson offers his analysis of the data on telecommuting, employee productivity, and creative office culture.

NASCAR Fines Denny Hamlin for Criticizing Car

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Though NASCAR is within its rights to fine Denny Hamlin, Liam Day argues there’s a not so pleasant whiff about all of it.

Bite Me, Marissa Mayer

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Working mom Pauline Gaines is outraged by Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer’s order to send all employees into the office instead of continuing their work-from-home arrangements.

Yahoos Banned from Working at Home: Is Marissa Mayer’s Mandate a Bad Thing?

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Scott Behson is concerned about the way in which Yahoo!’s decision to terminate remote employment will affect families.

Changing the Game of Venture Capital – With $37

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Yahoo engineer Maciej Ceglowski wants to revolutionize the way we fund start-ups.

An Open Letter to Children of Screaming Parents

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Kenny Bodanis has some sage advice for the parents of that kid who won’t stop screaming.

Is Shower Sex Always This Awkward?

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A man asks Eli and Josie for practical tips to make shower sex less awkward.

Don’t Fear the Fad

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Just because something is a fad does not necessarily make it a bad investment.

Lost Recordings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Add Insight to His Legacy

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Newly discovered recordings of Dr. King reveal rare insights on how his trip to Africa influenced his life, teachings and philosophy.

Built to Launch?

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​Ken Goldstein talks about the difference between a good IPO and a good company: the people that choose to stay.

Marissa Mayer Surprises Tech World Again as Yahoo’s New CEO

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Marissa Mayer takes the top job at Yahoo. If only there was a word to express how exciting this news is.

What Does Lying on a Resume Say About a Man

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Mark Radcliffe wonders to what degree a resume matters when it comes to a person being able to properly perform a job.

Mopping Up: Janitor Buys Company

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Jamie Reidy shares a story that should inspire anyone who has ever thought, “I could run this company better than my &$#@! boss.”