Sustainable dispute resolution for high-stakes workplaces
How many of us get overwhelmed by the time and energy it takes to manage our careers, households, health, and what's left of our social lives? Do you ever wonder if you could outsource the tasks you …
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(This post originally appeared one year ago today. Thank goodness the future looks brighter again. Here's part of how I made sure of that.) Especially during the first two weeks of the Coronavirus …
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I have been self-employed and largely working from home since 2003. I also work with many freelancers, independent contractors, and small businesses--from sole proprietors doing business under trade …
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Your $20.00 per hour employee costs you $25.00 to $28.00 per hour. That's when he is giving you 100% effort. But if you're not skilled in managing employees, he might convince you it's only fair for …
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I see far too many people dissolve good businesses unnecessarily. They typically have more options than they think. Limited by perfectionistic thinking, they hide their concerns and intentions from …
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I recently reflected on a story about how many hidden biases interfered with a relationship I had briefly in high school. Racist thoughts and beliefs had been taught by the people around me and the …
It had been another tense ride home. As he drove, we both focused our eyes on the road. Why was dating so hard? We both liked each other. We went to the same school, shared many friends, and were on …
I grew up in Kentucky and have worked in rural Texas, Upstate New York, Pittsburgh, and representing a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations (UN). I am fascinated by the world's …
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A client reminded me this week that the United Nations was concerned about increasing acts of racism in the United States and Europe back in 2017. I was the Main Representative to the UN for a …
One of the most common complaints injured workers have about their experiences after a work-related accident is that the employers forget about them. Employees who feel valued are more likely to …
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