Michelle Petrazzuolo

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Inspiring Careers | Encouraging Entrepreneurs | Promoting Balanced Lives

I couldn't stop thinking about this article.

I couldn't stop thinking about this article.

And not for a good reason, sadly. As I've said many times, I wrote my book because I felt that lots of people were talking about my generation, or to us, but not with us. Articles like the one I mentioned earlier are exactly the kind of thing that get my ire up, and prompted me to write in the first place. Now, in 2016, when one would think we've moved beyond the kind of down-talking monologues that made me angry in the first place, I've encountered another piece by an author

Paid Leave and the Wage Gap

Paid Leave and the Wage Gap

In my study of the root causes of the gender wage gap, one of the areas that I identified as being a contributing factor is the fact that women are far more likely than men to choose to take extended absences from work. Whether for the birth of a child, care for a sick family member, their own health condition or that of an elderly parent, women bear the brunt of that work. As a result of doing so, often with no pay protection in place, their lifetime earning potential is dim

A Respectful Disagreement with SHRM Magazine

A Respectful Disagreement with SHRM Magazine

In my book I spoke a bit about Generation Z, taking notes of what is currently happening around them and how it will shape their choices. I also bemoaned how easy it was for Generation Y to be described with lazy adjectives that may have pinpointed the very superficial reality of the generation's beliefs and values, but did very little to help us understand why or how we can engage together. I warned readers to keep this in mind when it came time to judge the next generation,

What the 2016 Election Means for HR

What the 2016 Election Means for HR

A lot has been said about the implications of the election on a number of different groups, notably business. With the approach of Independence Day it's likely that many of the people of this country will be thinking about our relationship to government, and to each other. This political campaign has caused a lot of emotions and provoked many reactions, but have we given much thought to what we as HR professionals will be dealing with both during and after the big choice? 1.

From Internet Comment to Phone Call

From Internet Comment to Phone Call

An Unreasonable Accommodation Just Became Reasonable

An Unreasonable Accommodation Just Became Reasonable

Reprioritizing Language

Reprioritizing Language

Some Tools for Your Business and Career

Some Tools for Your Business and Career

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