Helping organizations and leaders navigate unsustainable workplace conditions
If you're a leader trying to lead a team right now, you don't need a study to tell you that work feels harder than ever. You are likely experiencing what I call the "Business Sandwich Crisis." It …
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Lexi Was Smart and Ambitious, Which Made Her a Target for More Than Promotion Every growing organization relies on high-performing, ambitious employees who are willing to go above and beyond. …
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The workplace conversation around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) feels increasingly fractured. Between corporate rollbacks, legal confusion, and political polarization, many leaders tell me …
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My employer clients are often surprised when high-performing employees resign. They are usually small business owners or risk managers who argue against reality, assuring me the employee appeared …
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Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful workplace tool, but it can also create blind spots. It's not the technology's fault, That was the focus of our June 2026 DEI for REAL webinar, where …
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Transparent Ranges and Objective Job Descriptions Can Improve Performance When workplace friction arises around compensation, it is rarely confined to salary discussions. Wage disparities are often …
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Expand Inclusion Beyond Visible Identity Categories When leaders talk about workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the conversation often centers on visible protected classes. Yet one of …
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To improve our work performance, business leaders can become obsessed with self-awareness. We take personality inventories, hire success coaches, and sketch out personal SWOT analyses (Strengths, …
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DISCLAIMER: This post is intended only as general information regarding internships and New York employment laws. It is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. If you …
[Read more...] about Internships and the High Costs of “Free” Labor
DISCLAIMER: This post provides general information about sexual harassment and workplace dating. It is not legal advice. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, please …
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