Sustainable dispute resolution for high-stakes workplaces
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful workplace tool, but it can also create blind spots. It's not the technology's fault, That was the focus of our June 2026 DEI for REAL webinar, where …
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Leaders today are squeezed in what I call the "business sandwich crisis." If you advise employers or hold management duties in a law firm, you know what I'm talking about. Workplace disputes have …
When I was first promoted at United Parcel Service (UPS) in 1989, I got exceptional management training, including on how to rely less on being nice and more on being clear. I was grateful for that …
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To improve our work performance, business leaders can become obsessed with self-awareness. We take personality inventories, hire success coaches, and sketch out personal SWOT analyses (Strengths, …
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DISCLAIMER: This post is intended only as general information regarding internships and New York employment laws. It is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. If you …
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When a conflict requires a formal investigation, it can feel like a heavy administrative burden. If you are part of the "business sandwich generation," you are often the bridge between rigid …
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Brook had done everything right. He was highly educated, successful, and respected—until his business partnership dissolved. For many in the "business sandwich generation," a loss like this isn't just …
DISCLAIMER: This post provides general information about unemployment insurance protests in NYC. It is not legal advice. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, please …
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If you emailed me late last week, you know I was in Sarasota to lead a conflict resolution workshop at the Florida Creativity Conference (FLCC). I highly recommend you consider attending it next year …
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DISCLAIMER: This post provides general information about sexual harassment and workplace dating. It is not legal advice. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, please …
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