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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Reflections On an Old Workplace Training Video
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
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
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?
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?
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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How to Honor Lived Experiences Effectively in Your Workplace
Honoring lived experiences is essential for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). However, as Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey and I discussed briefly in a recent LinkedIn exchange, it's …
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Letting Yourself Be Uncomfortable About Race
Not surprisingly, we don't like to talk about race. It's an uncomfortable topic fraught with tension that many people prefer to avoid. Yet, it's precisely because of this avoidance that our ability to …
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The Power of Listening: Addressing Micro-Aggressions in the Workplace
DISCLAIMER: This post is intended only as general information about micro-aggressions and workplace discrimination. It is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. If …
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Ensuring Fair Treatment in Job Transfers: What the Muldrow Case Means for Employers
A recent Supreme Court decision has made it clear that DEI is not dead, and employers must still assess job transfers for fairness. See Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri, et al, 601 US ___ …