Helping organizations and leaders navigate unsustainable workplace conditions
Expand Inclusion Beyond Visible Identity Categories When leaders talk about workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the conversation often centers on visible protected classes. Yet one of …
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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, …
[Read more...] about Using AI at Work: The Dangers of the Default
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 …
[Read more...] about Internships and the High Costs of “Free” Labor
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 …
[Read more...] about Conducting Fair and Impartial Workplace Investigations
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 …
[Read more...] about Should New York Employers Protest Unemployment Claims for Attendance Issues?
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 …
[Read more...] about Reflections from the Florida Creativity Conference
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 …
[Read more...] about Can Employers Prohibit Workplace Dating?
