Helping organizations and leaders navigate unsustainable workplace conditions
Many of us think we are listening when we are not. Sometimes we just aren't talking. Maybe we're letting the speaker vent, while we listen to our thoughts: "What am I going to say?" "Am I a …
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As an employment attorney and mediator, I frequently see the employment ideals of both employer and employee cause workplace conflicts. There’s nothing inherently wrong with having these ideals, but …
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DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of unlawful workplace harassment. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you require information or advice applied to your unique …
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I first learned that I was protected from workplace sexual harassment when I went to work at United Parcel Service (UPS) in 1988. By then, I had worked at the State Fair, as a babysitter, in three …
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DISCLAIMER: This post provides general information about employee handbooks. It is not legal advice. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, please make an appointment …
[Read more...] about Why Employers Shouldn’t Rely Solely on AI-Generated Employee Handbooks
There are many good bases for hiring a particular job candidate, but race alone is not one of them. Although well-intentioned, affirmative action in hiring can lead to failure for Black employees and …
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I have been professionally engaged in furthering equal employment since 1992. Working in the Human Resources Department at United Parcel Service was an extraordinary opportunity for someone so young, …
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Your brain is an extraordinary organ, but it has implicit (hidden) biases and plays tricks on you. Some experts assert that our brains haven't evolved as fast as the world around us. Our brains still …
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Because of my work in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), people continue to fear their own racism. Asking how they will know if they are racist, they worry that they are and that they can't do …
In the quest for workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), employers must consider the impact of amplifying hateful voices in their workplaces. Although their divisive messages might sometimes …
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