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The Truth About Exit Interviews with Independent Contractors

Nance Schick · Jun 30, 2025 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This blog post is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any questions about the classification of your workers, please consult with an …

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How to Honor Juneteenth Despite DEI Bans

Nance Schick · Jun 16, 2025 ·

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Admittedly, I've often felt a bit strange, if not unwelcome, at Juneteenth celebrations. I didn't understand its significance beyond a historical date until this year, when I began researching ways …

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Reflections on Integrity: It’s Not What You Think

Nance Schick · Jun 9, 2025 ·

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Integrity is not about morality, good and bad, right or wrong. This profound insight emerged during the Integrity Seminar I participated in at Landmark Worldwide, an organization dedicated to personal …

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How to Give an Effective and Complete Apology

Nance Schick · May 26, 2025 ·

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When I wrote the first version of this post several years ago, we had just heard so-called apologies from Ryan Lochte, Donald Trump, Le'Veon Bell, Brock Turner, newspapers, and several quick-thumbed …

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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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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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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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