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Sophie Downes

Sophie Downes is a web producer at Inc. and a graduate of the University of Chicago, where she was copy chief at The Chicago Maroon.

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Workers Are Ready to Quit

Why Workers Are Ready to Quit--and How to Get Them to Stay, According to a New Survey

September 30, 2021
Sophie Downes

Promises were made. At the outset of the pandemic, employers said they'd respect their worker's health and safety. They also vowed to prioritize employee mental wellness. Yet nearly 19 months in...


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Woman bent over from COVID-19 riding on her back

It's Been a Tough Year for Women Founders. Here's How They're Handling It

December 10, 2020
Sophie Downes

For two months this summer, Stefanie Tacata worked out of her car. She and her wife were living with Tacata's parents so that Tacata's mother could look after their baby daughter. "Those first few weeks [of remote work]--it's...


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Meaningful Business Moments of 2020

Five of the Most Meaningful Business Moments of 2020

December 3, 2020
Sophie Downes

Some companies have social impact baked into their business plans. Others step up in the moments when it's most important. The companies on Inc.'s inaugural Best in Business list have gone above and beyond their ordinary operations to respond to urgent needs--and not just...


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Around The Clock

If Your Team Constantly Checks Email and Slack After Hours, You Might Need to Set a Formal Policy. Here's Why

January 15, 2020
Sophie Downes

When you run a fast-growing startup, it's often taken for granted that you'll be reachable at all times. CEOs' habits tend to support this assumption: In a recent Inc. survey, 56 percent of senior executives said they check work-related communications "almost constantly" when they're not in the office. Even while on vacation...


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