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October 17, 2017 October 17, 2017

Member Spotlight

These nonprofits get women and girls a seat in the classroom

Worldwide, women and girls are underrepresented in the classroom. The United Nations reports that 5 million more primary school age girls than boys will never learn to read and write. Three nonprofits in the WeWork creator community—one fusing skateboarding with education, one led by a 20-year-old Nobel Laureate, and one empowering women with tech—work to bridge the […]

By Bridget Riley

August 30, 2017 August 30, 2017

Employee Spotlight

At WeWork, connecting people touched by cancer

Emily Keeton says that once you are diagnosed with cancer, you’re suddenly part of a community. At first you need a shoulder to lean on. Later on, you’re the one supporting others. “I still get calls every few weeks,” says Keeton, a breast cancer survivor. “They need someone to refer them to doctors, tell them […]

By Mark Sullivan

August 24, 2017 August 24, 2017

Member Spotlight

At Scarlet Macaw, travel is all about making connections

For Sahara Borja, a vacation is more than just a chance to relax. She believes that traveling should help you connect with the people in your destination. That’s why Borja founded Scarlet Macaw, a trip-planning service that helps connect travelers with the local culture. This not only helps ensure that tourism directly benefits those living […]

By Victoria Taylor

August 22, 2017 August 22, 2017

Member Spotlight

How this tough mom changed the lives of kids with Crohn’s Disease

Four years ago, Cindy Frei’s son Caleb was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. The solution, a very restrictive diet, wasn’t ideal for an active kid. “This takes all food out of his diet that would increase inflammation: gluten, grains, sugar, and all preservatives,” says Frei. “Basically everything a kid […]

By Aoife Geary

July 5, 2017 July 5, 2017

Member Spotlight

Austin’s Matt Glazer wins WeWork’s Community Award

Matt Glazer jokes that he “blacked out a little” when he heard his name from the stage of the Austin Creator Awards. Glazer, executive director of the Austin Young Chamber of Commerce, had no idea he was going to win WeWork’s Community Award. That award, presented on June 27 by cofounder Miguel McKelvey, is given […]

By Mark Sullivan

July 5, 2017 July 5, 2017

Creativity and Culture

Want to build community? Here’s how over 150 startups did it

What do over 60 percent of startups valued at over $1 billion have in common? Community. They either employ a community team, or collaboration is fundamental to their business model. Think Airbnb, Lyft, Xiaomi, Pinterest, Dropbox, DocuSign, Instacart—the list goes on. They all invest in community. Why? Because community is disruptive, and it’s how many […]

By Carrie Jones

June 27, 2017 June 27, 2017

Management and Leadership

How to get people to respect you

Feeling disrespect in the workplace is unpleasant and disheartening. You feel disconnected from your coworkers, and unlikely to achieve promotions or the best projects. But if people don’t respect you, the problem isn’t them, it’s you. Something about how you behave tells others that they should not respect you. Take a look at your own […]

By Samantha Pena

June 14, 2017 June 14, 2017

Creativity and Culture

Holiday gift ideas for employees

Everyone likes it when they get extra money or bonuses for the holidays. Bonuses even boost employee productivity and morale. Even inexpensive gifts for your employees can show you’re thinking about them during the holidays. Gifts for coworkers A gift card is a great way to show you’re thinking about an employee without worrying that […]

By Jessie Cohen

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