Articles by Erik Niewiarowski

Erik Niewiarowski is the B2B and careers content lead at PinkNews. They write about career and professional development for the LGBTQ+ community along with covering business news that impacts all diverse communities.

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Careers
Apr 26 2023

ChangeOut CEO Lucy Caldicott says charity sector can have a ‘blind spot’ when it comes to diversity

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Business
Apr 25 2023

Less than half of LGBTQ+ women and non-binary people are out at work, according to a new survey

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Business
Apr 24 2023

Diversity leaders champion intersectionality at PinkNews Business Community event with Milbank LLP

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Careers
Apr 20 2023

Stressed at work? Here are 5 things you can do to avoid burnout

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Business
Apr 17 2023

Dr Bronner’s Magic Soaps CEO is embracing he/they pronouns and their place on the gender ‘spectrum’

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Careers
Apr 10 2023

Dealing with anti-LGBTQ+ bullying at work? Here’s what to do

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Careers
Apr 05 2023

PinkNews announces second wave of expert speakers for virtual Trans+ Summit

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Careers
Mar 31 2023

Trans activists Dani St James and Kenny Ethan Jones on making a career out of campaigning

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Careers
Mar 31 2023

How to support your trans and non-binary colleagues beyond Trans Day of Visibility

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Careers
Mar 28 2023

How employers and colleagues can best support their autistic coworkers

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Careers
Mar 23 2023

How Gen Z’s changing priorities are changing the face of work

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Careers
Mar 22 2023

Been made redundant? Here’s how to stay resilient and bounce back

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Careers
Mar 21 2023

‘I was slightly lost in my own career’: How mentoring can help LGBTQ people in the workplace

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Business
Mar 20 2023

Canada’s first LGBTQ trade mission to the UK highlights opportunities for LGBTQ-owned businesses

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Business
Mar 15 2023

PinkNews to host first virtual Trans+ Summit for workplace professionals

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Careers
Mar 15 2023

LGBTQ people can be afraid to be their whole selves at work – here’s how to help

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Careers
Mar 14 2023

Tips for supporting neurodiverse colleagues at work

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Careers
Mar 10 2023

Best tips and advice for nailing that important job interview

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Careers
Mar 08 2023

5 influential LGBTQ women in tech you need to know about on International Women’s Day

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Careers
Mar 06 2023

Want to work for an inclusive company? Here’s how to evaluate its commitment to diversity

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Careers
Mar 02 2023

Quiet quitting to career cushioning: the post-pandemic work buzz terms you need to know

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Careers
Mar 01 2023

Gen Z are new to work but are already burnt out

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Careers
Feb 24 2023

5 LGBTQ creators on LinkedIn you need to follow

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Business
Feb 23 2023

Major four-day work week trial shows benefits to both employers and employees

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Careers
Feb 22 2023

5 tips to stay motivated, productive and engaged while working from home

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Careers
Feb 20 2023

5 top cover letter tips that will make you stand out from the crowd

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Business
Feb 17 2023

LGBTQ entrepreneurs are going back into the closet in front of investors

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Business
Feb 16 2023

The top 10 LGBTQ-inclusive employers in the UK according to Stonewall

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Careers
Feb 15 2023

LGBTQ people are more likely to experience imposter syndrome at work – here’s how to manage it

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Careers
Feb 13 2023

Are you more qualified than your grandparents? If you’re Gen Z, then the answer is probably yes

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Careers
Feb 10 2023

AI might be coming for your career, but it could lead to unexpected benefits for LGBTQ job-seekers

Careers
Feb 09 2023

9 easy ways to make your LinkedIn profile stand out from the crowd

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Careers
Feb 08 2023

5 tips to make your CV pop – from a recruiter who’s seen it all

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Careers
Feb 07 2023

5 of the most in-demand careers that’ll have employers snapping you up in 2023

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Careers
Feb 03 2023

Here are the LGBTQ-inclusive companies recruiting at National Student Pride 2023

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Careers
Feb 02 2023

5 simple yet essential soft skills you’ll need to land your dream job

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Careers
Feb 01 2023

6 simple and easy ways to kickstart your career during an economic downturn