What We’re Reading: August 17, 2017

These are the day’s top talent stories from around the web.

After multiple CEOs fled President Trump’s policy and manufacturing councils, he decided to disband both, reports The New York Times.

The labor force participation rate is improving because more women are returning to work, reports Bloomberg.

Despite the fear that robots are taking jobs, there isn’t much evidence, writes Wired.

While retail faces disruption, so does the role of cashier, according to The Guardian.

Finally, one of the best ways to overcome negative experiences in the workplace is to avoid them, writes Quartz.