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Helping Upjourney Readers Write an Apology Letter

Nance Schick · Jun 2, 2025 ·

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Having contributed to prior Upjourney articles on apologies and letting go, I was later asked how to write an apology letter to a friend. This is my response. Consider a Phone Call Although I …

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How to Maintain Your Commitment to DEI

Nance Schick · May 19, 2025 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of DEI in light of recent bans. It is not legal advice and can be considered attorney advertising. If you have concerns about your DEI initiatives, please …

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Five Things You Need to Know About Worker Misclassification

Nance Schick · May 12, 2025 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post contains a general overview of worker misclassification. It is not legal advice, and we am not your attorneys. If you require information or advice applied to your unique …

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Law, Ethics, and Compassion in the Funeral Profession

Nance Schick · May 5, 2025 ·

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Like law, the funeral profession serves people in their most vulnerable moments. Loved ones of those who have died rely on the integrity and professionalism of those guiding them through grief …

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Reflections On an Old Workplace Training Video

Nance Schick · Apr 30, 2025 ·

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As I continue my research for my second book, Unsustainable: Why Our Workplaces Aren't Working and What to Do About It, I have been watching some old workplace training videos. Some of them are …

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How to Listen with Your Third Ear to Crown Law Complaints

Nance Schick · Apr 28, 2025 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of Crown Law, colorism, and other discrimination complaints in New York. It is not legal advice. If you have concerns, please make an appointment with an …

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Why Your Severance Agreement Needs an Employment Attorney’s Review

Nance Schick · Apr 21, 2025 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of severance agreements in New York and why you might benefit from an attorney review. It is not legal advice and can be considered attorney advertising. If …

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How Can Employees Address Power Imbalances in Workplace Conflicts?

Nance Schick · Apr 16, 2025 ·

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Workplace conflict is tough enough, but when there’s a power imbalance (whether real or perceived), it can feel overwhelming. I’ve seen it time and again: employees feel powerless against management, …

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Why Might You Mediate a Discrimination Case?

Nance Schick · Apr 14, 2025 ·

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Licensed professionals and other high achievers might choose to mediate workplace discrimination claims for a variety of reasons. One of the biggest motivators is the desire to make the nightmare …

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The Human-AI Alliance: Envisioning Law’s Future

Nance Schick · Apr 7, 2025 ·

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The human-AI alliance brings together human intellect and artificial intelligence (AI), and it is starting a new era for the legal profession. I recently explored this human-AI partnership on Bonnie …

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