A law designed to prevent racial and gender bias in the workplace does not apply to sexual orientation, a Justice Department attorney has argued in federal appeals court. Though appeals courts have historically ruled for the employer in cases regarding sexuality, this legal challenge concerning Title VII might end up at the Supreme Court. Bloomberg (9/26)
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Poll: 82% favor job, career training in schools About 82% of people support job and career training in schools, according to a survey of 1,588 adults by the nonprofit PDK Educational Foundation. The survey also shows support for teaching soft skills such as persistence, respect and cooperation. T.H.E. Journal (9/25)
Women in business can especially benefit from lessons in communicating in stressful situations, mentoring and displaying confidence, according to speakers at SmartBrief's Women in Leadership Forum on Friday. Kathy Korman Frey of the Hot Mommas Project said mentees should be proactive and do more than "sit around and have coffee," while Dana Theus urged attendees to watch out for beginning sentences with a "pre-apology." SmartBrief/Leadership (9/26)
