Sustainable dispute resolution for high-stakes workplaces
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Let's talk about acquaintance rape and why it's crucial to help your employees protect themselves from it just as diligently as from attacks by …
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time to raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual violence and its impact on individuals and communities, including workplaces. This year's theme …
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DISCLAIMER: This post provides general information about worker misclassification. It does not contain legal advice. If you are building your business with independent contractors, we recommend you …
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For some people and the employers that they work for, 2020 brought new or deeper exploration of racism, racial injustice, white supremacy, systemic racism, white fragility, white girl tears, and what …
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Some of you are like me. You grew up poor and were raised by a woman far stronger than you feel you could ever be. You might have even grown up in Kentucky with me, when our state ranked among the …
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It's not easy keeping a business running smoothly for nearly 20 years, but I'll reach that milestone in June. Because of this, I am often asked for success tips. Below are some answers to some of the …
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Mediation Works for Owners Oliver is the majority owner of a Big Four sports franchise. He is known for fairness and his commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. He ensures his scouts search …
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Mediation is different from court. The mediator is not going to tell you if someone is right or wrong. I am not going to tell you what you deserve or how you should resolve this matter. You get to …
(Updated from 03/29/2021) The quick answer is that not much is different. This is a response to my last video in which I talked about managing LGBTQ employees. The reason the Bostock case …
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(Updated from 05/21/2018) I get sucked into the Internet and news abyss, too. A “quick check” for a Facebook status from an ill family member turns into 10 minutes (or more) of watching cats in …
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