Workplace disengagement is frustrating for employers, employees, and the people around them. New employees are usually enthusiastic and look forward to earning fair pay for good work, and they want to …
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How to Increase Empathy in Your Workplace
Fostering empathy is not just a good and noble practice in workplaces; it's a strategic necessity. A holistic employment attorney and mediator, for decades, I have seen the profound impact empathy can …
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Investing In Your Workforce: There’s Always a Budget for DEI
When I spoke to David Rodeck for the Senior Executive article, we talked a lot about budgets for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. As is often the case with interviews, much of what we …
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Review of EXPAND BEYOND YOUR CURRENT CULTURE by Leslie Short
Licensed professionals in areas such as law, funeral services, and social work, are expected to be empathetic, understanding, and culturally sensitive. Supporting a diverse workplace and an inclusive …
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Case Study: It’s Easier to Leave a Work Demon
Severing professional relationships with someone we've demonized can make us feel heroic. But feeling the need to separate from someone well-intentioned can make us feel like the self-absorbed jerks. …
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Resigning with Grace: Keep All Your Options Open
Choosing to resigning is a difficult decision for most employees, even when they hate their work or work for someone they view as a demon. If you started the new year ready for an employment change, …
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How to Get People at Work to Consider Your Perspective
It can be difficult to feel valued and respected at work when your perspective has been rejected by your co-workers or supervisors. Their listening becomes especially important when you're passionate …
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What Can You Do When You Hate Your Job?
Several years ago, I was quoted in a Rasmussen College article about what employees can do when they hate their jobs. We've all been there. When you're in a job that you hate, it can take a toll on …
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True Costs of the DOL’s Independent Contractor Rule
The United States Department of Labor released a final rule outlining the criteria for classifying a worker as an independent contractor. The new rule is effective on March 11, 2024 and addresses six …
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Employee Termination is an Emotional Experience – for Both of You
DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of employee termination. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, …
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