Maria Gracia Santillana Linares

Forbes Staff|Leadership

I'm a reporter on the careers team covering everything from workplace culture to Gen Z trends. I'm passionate about highlighting Latin founders. I also co-edit the 30 Under 30 Retail and E-commerce and Food & Drink lists. Have a tip? Reach out at [email protected]

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Could This Be The Rise Of Government Jobs?

In this week's careers newsletter: tips on how to communicate with your boss when you’ve been disrespected, and how employees at Google are asking the tech giant to divest their 401(k)s from fossil fuels.

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2,554 viewsJun 4, 2024

Almost Half Of LGBTQ Workers Still Face Discrimination At Work

In this week’s careers newsletter hear from Golden State Warriors’ David Kelly, layoffs hit a new low, and snippets of career advice from commencement speeches.

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PREMIUM5,096 viewsMay 30, 2024

The Best Career Advice From This Year’s Graduation Speakers

Career advice from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, the U.S. leaders of Deloitte and Siemens and comedian Jerry Seinfeld were all part of this year's commencement ceremonies.

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2,488 viewsMay 28, 2024

What New Grads Need To Know About Entering The Workforce, Plus Are You Taking All Your Time Off?

In this week’s published version of the Forbes Careers newsletter, John Mackey on entering semi-retirement, and what generation is the toughest to work with.

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35,895 viewsMay 22, 2024

The Best Careers For Your Myers-Briggs Personality, Plus The Class Of 2024’s Priorities

In this week’s published version of the Forbes Careers newsletter, Erika Ayers Badan talks about her new book, and a look into what makes an effective marketer.

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5,013 viewsMay 16, 2024

Child Care, Family Benefits Are ‘An Economic Imperative, Not A Personal Problem’ Says Advocacy Group

At the Times Center in New York, attendees of the Moms First Summit sent a message not just with what they said on stage, but with who they brought to the event. Policymakers, activists and business leaders convened at the Moms First Summit in New York to discuss the challenges mothers face in the workforce and what more employers need to do.

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2,500 viewsMay 15, 2024

Nearly 50% Of Employees Want To Quit, Plus Do You “BYOAI”?

In this week’s published version of the Forbes Careers newsletter, Sarah Hardy talks about mothers and what she looks for new hires, and a look into the journey from accountant to TV executive producer.

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2,117 viewsMay 7, 2024

Gen Zers Are Asking Their Parents For Job Help, Plus Is Activism Is Protected At Work?

In this week’s published version of the Forbes Careers newsletter, it’ s a busy week for trendy fitness companies and tips and tricks for a career change.

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PREMIUM55,128 viewsMay 6, 2024

All Hands Memo: Why Activism At Work Could Get You Fired

In April, Google fired 50 staffers after protests over its contracts with Israel. Forbes spoke with legal experts about the protections employees have—and don’t have—when speaking out at work.

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3,099 viewsApr 30, 2024

College Grads Prioritize Job Location, Plus TikTok Employees Questioned At U.S. Border

In this week’s published version of the Forbes Careers newsletter, 2024 graduates want to be close to friends and family as hiring mangers are looking to the “new ivies” for their next recruit.