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WIRTW #736: the ‘vote’ edition

By Jesse Beatson on October 25, 2024
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On the latest episode of The Norah and Dad Show, my daughter and I discussed voting. Specifically, we discussed Norah’s experience voting, which she did for the very first time when she was home for fall break a couple of weeks ago.

My wife and I accompanied Norah to early vote in the Presidential Election. It was quite the party at the County Board of Elections, with a massive crowd, along with bells and cheers for first-time voters.

Voting is an act that might appear small, but it’s actually monumental. It is a right that I’ve always taken seriously, and it’s one of those moments that makes you reflect on the values you’ve tried to instill as a parent. Standing alongside Norah at the polls, I thought about the conversations we’ve had over the years—about fairness, democracy, and the importance of using your voice. She now gets to make her voice heard in a new, impactful way.

Watching your child become an active participant in our democracy is a proud moment. It’s not just about the issues or the candidates on the ballot (although with this election it kind of is); it’s about her stepping into adulthood with a sense of responsibility and purpose. I hope it’s an experience that she’ll carry with her every time she goes to the polls in the future.

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In other news, the Lake Ridge Academy soccer team … lost, in heartbreaking fashion. A 0-0 draw through 80 minutes of regulation, 30 minutes of scoreless overtime, and penalties that did not go our way. Congrats for a great season, even though it did not end the way they (and I) wanted.

Here’s what I read and listened to this week that you should, too.

Fostering Civility in the Workplace Amid Political Division — via HR Gazette
How workplace guidelines can help make this election season more peaceful — via Ragan
Fascism in the News — via The Chief Organizer Blog 
Infuriating Story of the Bullsh*t Working Parents Have to Deal with in the Legal Industry — via Above the Law
Fertility Support: The Newest Trend in Workplace Benefits — via Workology
Abercrombie’s Former CEO Mike Jeffries Was Just Arrested in a Sex Trafficking Case. This Is Why You Never Ignore Sexual Harassment — via Improve Your HR by The Evil HR Lady, Suzanne Lucas
Labor Relatedly on #DTHR with Jon Hyman and Michael VanDervort — via DriveThruHR
DOL employees ordered back to the office, despite union’s resistance — via HR Dive
The Supreme Court’s War on the NLRB and Workers — via ProMarket

Why Cybersecurity Acumen Matters in the C-Suite and Unmanaged Cloud Credentials Pose Risk to Half of Orgs — via Dark Reading

The DOL released a best practices guide for employers on “Artificial Intelligence and Worker Well-being” — via Eric Meyer’s Employer Handbook Blog
Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down? What US Workers Really Think About Emojis in Work Emails — via Take It Personel-ly
Matthew Sweet Suffers “Debilitating Stroke,” GoFundMe Launched — via Consequence

Super-Premium Gin Has Struck a Chord With Millennial and Gen-Z Drinkers — via VinePair

     

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