WIRTW #794: the 'philanthropy' edition

On this week's episode of the Norah and Dad Show, we talked about what Delta Zeta has come to mean to her, and I couldn’t help but smile listening to her. Greek life was never my thing, but I'm genuinely glad it's hers. She’s found her people—and not just a social circle, but a group that aligns with who she is. That includes their focus on speech and hearing advocacy, which fits her empathy and curiosity (and maybe even career goals) to a tee. It's one thing to join an organization; it's another to find one that sharpens your perspective and pushes you to care more deeply about issues that matter. This one does both for her, and it shows.

Norah and I covered a range of other topics, including food poisoning, a preview of her upcoming trip to New York City, travel horror stories (including Times Square on New Year's Eve and a very questionable museum couch), and speed traps. You can listen via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Overcast, your browser, and everywhere else you get your podcasts. 

(If you are inclined to make a donation to DZ's philanthropy, you can do so here.)

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Here's what I read this week that you should read, too.

Born Here Means Citizen. Period. — via Authoritarian Alarm

How Trump's EEOC is attacking DEI and emphasizing white people — via NPR

New Executive Order Bans "Racially Discriminatory DEI Activities" by Federal Contractors and Their Subcontractors — via Eric Meyer's Employer Handbook Blog

Coming Clean: Planned Parenthood Pays Half-Million $$ to Resolve DEI-Related Investigation — via Joe's HR and Benefits Blog

Does DEI still have a role to play in employer branding? — via HR Dive

Getting Ready for Agentic AI and Create an Onboarding Plan for AI Agents — via Harvard Business Review

Oracle Laid Off Thousands by Email—and That May Have Been the Right Call — via Improve Your HR by the Evil HR Lady, Suzanne Lucas

Can You Take a Joke? Fifteen Years Later, the Answer Is Still "Maybe" — via Dan Schwartz's Connecticut Employment Law Blog

Should I work from home if I have a cold? — via Ask a Manager

Are We There Yet? Reviewing Impasse in Union Negotiations — via EntertainHR

BrewDog's new owner: We must overcome 'stigma' of James Watt — via The Telegraph

Ohio Brewers Look Back to the Future — via Ohio Craft Brewers Association

Music Licensing Is Getting More Complicated. Here's Where Things Stand. — via Brewers Association