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Hi Forbes Careers readers,

It’s hard to sum up the events of the past week in a few succinct words, but it has certainly been historic. I’m sure I’m not alone in wondering what is next for those of us in the workforce, especially as it relates to labor policy.

Whether President-elect Joe Biden delivers on all of the labor-related promises he made on the campaign trail depends on a multitude of factors, including who controls the Senate. He also laid out some clear policy markers on corporate governance during his campaign. Here’s a look at how the new administration could affect your company’s boardroom. And with this change in leadership, will President Donald Trump’s diversity training restrictions be rescinded? Consider this your guide to what that might mean for your workplace.

Until next week,

Kristin

P.S. This weekend, ForbesWomen Editor Maggie McGrath wrote about what Kamala Harris becoming the first female vice president-elect means for women. The power of having female role models was best explained to her by Henah Parikh, of nonpartisan nonprofit She’s the First: “You can’t be what you can’t see.”

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