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Chicago league wins national award for advancing equity in debate
Chicago Debates Executive Director Anthony Bolden said this award will help keep debate teams competing in underfunded Chicago schools.
Navro's culture builds a psychological safety net in a fail-fast industry
The company's chief people officer said feeling empowered at work means she can "give 100 percent to the company."
These companies' support for the LGBTQ+ community goes beyond Pride month
A spokesperson for Starbucks told Newsweek that their Pride collection must feel both genuine and relatable to the LGBTQ+ community.
Four-day workweeks don't have to hurt productivity. Ask these companies.
At Petfolk, a four-day workweek helps prevent burnout and maintain veterinarians' passion for their profession, VP of People Ashley Russell said.
Docusign delivers trust, security while maintaining "ease of use," CEO says
Over the past 20 years, Docusign has continued to modernize the agreement space while maintaining customer trust.
Teams
Miami debate league's return to in-person debate was a matter of survival
Virtual debate wasn't just detrimental to students—it affected the league's funding, according to Miami-Dade Urban Debate League Board Chair Osvaldo Garcia.
Weber Shandwick remains "curious about what's next" in the PR industry
The Weber Shandwick Collective President Susan Howe said the agency's "superpower" is its diversity of expertise and offerings for clients.
Patty Arvielo is living her family's American dream as a top mortgage CEO
"We are always very future-looking because I need this platform to be sustainable for all my employees and their families," Arvielo told Newsweek.
Events
SVUDL debater says I RESOLVE features issues "my own family experiences"
Junior Chloe Truong told Newsweek that "when I joined the I RESOLVE team, we were talking about issues that were actively impacting communities today."
Huntsville Hospital credits staff for success as a top maternity facility
"Although we are very busy, every single patient that comes into our doors has to feel like they're the only patient," the head of labor and delivery said.
These companies combat burnout by prioritizing mental wellbeing
"Helping employees build resiliency can help them better navigate these challenges with agility and remain productive," one chief human resources officer said.
Students
NAUDL Debater of the Year calls award "cherry on top" of successful career
Jun Kwon of Port of L.A. High School told Newsweek that the honorific is "a testament to how much I love the activity."
Mentors
NAUDL's Coach of the Year says debate made her a "lifelong learner"
"I'm a motivator," debate coach Jessica Wright-Crichlow said. "I have words to give you to motivate you and tell you you can do this."
These are the top 12 fertility clinics in the Northeast region of the US
Accessibility is essential for patients undergoing fertility treatments. Knowing the best clinics in a certain region can help them make informed decisions.
How Newsweek determined the best fertility clinics in America in 2024
This year's ranking lists 125 fertility clinics and features new parameters, including patient satisfaction data and additional accreditations information.
Teams
NAUDL 2024 champions say real-life friendship helped them win tournament
"I feel like we both have something that the other one lacks," said Bianca Perkins of Chicago's Kenwood Academy High School.
Events
Chicago's Kenwood Academy wins title at Urban Debate National Championship
"This was my last tournament, so it's good to end on a high note," senior Bianca Perkins told Newsweek.
These are the 9 most trustworthy food and beverage companies in the US
"Building a trustworthy company is an extraordinary team effort, and I am immensely proud of what we have achieved together," one CEO told Newsweek.
How young workers can land a gig with the best companies for job starters
One human resources officer told Newsweek she looks for applicants who have "a demonstrated ability to learn" and "a thirst for bettering themselves."
How Newsweek determined the most trustworthy companies in America in 2024
Bose, Goodyear, Whole Foods and Walmart are among the companies featured, because they inspire trust from potential customers, investors and employees.
Even as snacking habits evolve, nostalgia remains part of our diet
"A lot of people snack out of boredom, and then people snack because they're stressed and it's a comforting stress relief," one expert told Newsweek.
Brands want your loyalty—and will offer more than points to get it
"People want to feel like they are recognized for being special," one expert told Newsweek. "People are willing to pay to be treated in a different way."
Health care CEO laments how women "disappear" at senior leadership level
Froedtert ThedaCare Health CEO Cathy Jacobson says companies must empower women to advance their careers while having kids, otherwise "you lose people."
Teams
WUDL achieves first Tournament of Champions spot with sophomore team
Debater Sitara Mazumdar said "it really took a village" to secure the team's second TOC qualifying bid, including hours of "targeted prep" and league help.
Behr Paint looks to extend millennial "DIY boom" with TikTok influencers
Behr marketing head Andy Lopez said young people "aren't spending as much time doing projects" with their dad or grandfather and instead seek DIY tips online.
Meet the women leading two of America's greatest workplaces for women
"We're achieving business success, but we're not doing it at the expense of our people," Danielle Phippen, one of the co-CEOs of Access DMC, told Newsweek.
How Newsweek determined America's Greatest Workplaces for Women
Newsweek has published its second annual ranking of the Greatest Workplaces for Women based on surveys about pay, discrimination and growth opportunities.
News
Intellectual property rights set for next school year's policy debate topic
The national topic is what thousands of high school students will research, formulate arguments for and debate across the country.
Mentors
NAUDL alum uses debate skills to advocate for the disabled community
Olivia Northcutt-Wyly said the debaters must strive for inclusivity and accessibility "so more people can experience the transformative power of debate."
More people are choosing continuing care retirement communities—this is why
Friendship Village resident Virginia Olsen said continuing care retirement communities "offer the opportunity to have a purpose for every person."