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Workplace sexism can be harmful to women's health

Impacts most prevalent in male-dominated fields
January 16, 2020
Robin Pickering
Though notable strides in workplace culture and policy change undoubtedly have improved employment conditions for many women over the last several decades, the impacts of sexism on women are particularly evident in male-dominated fields.
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LeAnn Bjerken

WSU researcher studies marijuana use among pregnant women

Cannabis use by expecting mothers rises; WSU researcher leads effort to find out why
January 16, 2020
LeAnn Bjerken
New research shows the use of cannabis among pregnant women is increasing as both medical and recreational marijuana are legalized in more states.
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Rosauers to open first store in western Washington

OpenSquare in Spokane poised to grow in 2020
December 5, 2019
Virginia Thomas
Spokane-based Rosauers Supermarkets Inc. is expanding its reach geographically with the planned opening this weekend of a grocery store in the burgeoning city of Ridgefield, just north of Vancouver, Washington.
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Natasha Nellis

Self-employed professionals see more retirement flexibility

Most, however, save less than traditional workers
December 5, 2019
Natasha Nellis
With Spokane's booming entrepreneurial ecosystem, more people are stepping away from the traditional office into self-employment. With that comes not only more responsibility, but more flexibility when it comes to saving for retirement
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Financial Trex targets Generation X, millennial clients

Fee-only planner draws younger investor interest
December 5, 2019
Kevin Blocker
Though it wasn't her intention at the start, a Spokane-based financial planner says her young firm has found a niche among younger generations of people in need of financial expertise.
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Virginia Thomas

New best interest rule for investment brokers draws concerns

Advisers, legislators say regulation name misleads
December 5, 2019
Virginia Thomas
The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted a new rule that went into effect Sept. 10 intended to require investment broker-dealers to act in the best interests of their client when making recommendations.
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—Virginia Thomas

Whitworth's continuing studies program adapts over 100 years

Deans attribute success to changing with demand
November 21, 2019
Virginia Thomas
This year, the School of Continuing Studies at Whitworth University turns 100 years old. The university's catalogue from the school's founding year describes the program as tailored 'for those whose college career has been interrupted, and who now
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Clarifying roles enhances employee engagement

Setting tone at onboarding can be critical to success
November 21, 2019
René Johnston
When studying highly successful companies, a common priority observed is the importance of building a highly functioning team of engaged employees. Clarifying the employee's role and the expectations of each position or role is a key precipitating fact
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Kindergarten readiness worsens in Spokane area

United Way, others look to lower cost barriers to early learning programs
November 21, 2019
Natasha Nellis
Both locally and statewide, the majority of kids aren't entering public schools 'kindergarten ready,” state data show, and the problem appears to be getting worse.
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Is #MeToo movement hurting attractive women?

Research turns up surprising responses
November 21, 2019
Robin Pickering
Few could dispute that the #MeToo movement brought with it a tidal wave of empowerment and validation for women. Originally created by Tarana Burke in 2006, it eventually reached its media peak in 2017 with the sexual abuse allegations
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