Yesterday, we dropped our oldest off at college for the first time.
It's one of those moments that you know is coming but never really feels real until you're in the middle of it. And yesterday I was smack dab in the middle of it. As I gave Norah one final hug and watched her walk away with a mix of excitement and nerves, I felt my own a flood of emotions — joy, nostalgia, and yes, (more than) a little bit of heartache.
I also felt a lot of pride. Pride in the confident adult she has become. And pride in my wife and I for our success in completing one of our most central tasks as parents.
As Norah walked away from us last evening, we were all in tears. She FaceTimed me four hours later to let me know that she was happy and was going to be okay. So am I.
Here's what I read this week that you should read, too.
Your DE&I policy is being trashed online. What now? — via Ragan
Microsoft Scraps DEI Team — via EntertainHR
Microsoft Scraps DEI Team — via EntertainHR
Federal Judge Slams SCOTUS Immunity Ruling in Sex Discrimination Case — via Above the Law
OpenAI's new voice mode threw me into the uncanny valley — via The Verge
More Bad News for the FTC: Federal Court in Florida Enjoins Enforcement of Non-Compete Ban — via Trading Secrets
In Defense of Non-Disclosure Agreements — via Employment Law Lookout
875,000 reasons why the customer isn't always right — via Eric Meyer's Employer Handbook Blog
How to respond to "jokes" about age and weight at work — via Ask a Manager
Reporting a Hostile Work Environment — via hr bartender
DOL Continues to Expand Oversight Over Employers with Artificial Intelligence Guidance — via Labor & Employment Law Navigator
Disney+ to Disney World "Infinite" Arbitration Clause — via ADR Prof Blog