Gap Inc. equality and belonging report highlights diversity, inclusion efforts

The 21-page report highlights U.S. programs and activities between June 2020 and April 2021 and addresses four main commitments, starting with supporting workplace equity where Gap Inc, which operates the Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta brands, removed educational requirements for 99.7 percent of job descriptions below the vice-president level to support workplace equity. Meanwhile,…

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Why Waking Up Earlier Isn’t Necessarily Better

A favorite trope of sleep research is to divide the entire human population into two cute, feathered categories: early birds (also called larks) and night owls. Often, these studies link people’s natural sleep patterns—called their chronotype—with some waking behavior or personality trait.

It doesn’t take long to see which team more often comes out on top. (Hint: …

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