What We’re Reading: October 17, 2017

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

While income inequality persists, Walmart is working to change that, writes Quartz.

Younger generations are borrowing money for basic living expenses, sparking discussion about credit use, reports BBC.

Here’s how to deliver bad news to employees, via Inc.

A Colorado school district is partnering with companies so students have jobs and strong tech experience out of high school, writes Wired.

Finally, here are some tips for working with freelancers, via Entrepreneur.