Is “lack of accountability” really a thing? Melissa Raffoni, CEO of The Raffoni Group, cautions leaders to use this phrase sparingly. While saying “we need more accountability,” is often intended to light a fire under people, it can have other consequences — like making people feel threatened. Besides which, it’s rare that people are … [Read more...]
The Fed is Diversifying its Hiring Practices
The Fed is on its way to looking more like the country it represents. Struggling with a longstanding skew toward white and male PhD economists, the institution has begun a more concerted effort to hire women and people of color. Much of this shift in hiring practices has involved a rethinking of what valuable skills look like. Instead of … [Read more...]