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DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of employment mediation. It is not legal advice, and there is certainly no guarantee that choosing mediation will generate a specific result. Past …
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Traumatic experiences never really leave us. They become part of us and influence our responses to situations that remind us of them. Initially, this happens largely without our consent. Over time, …
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Several years ago, I had the opportunity to tour a concrete plant. Not only was the manufacturing process fascinating, it deepened my respect for the business and the industry in which it operates. …
[Read more...] about Effective Employee Management: Lessons from a Concrete Manufacturer
When building a business, there will be many lean days that humble you and make you wonder whether you should quit. Even the original owners of Starbucks Coffee Company must have experienced them when …
[Read more...] about Building a Business: Lessons from Starbucks and Hiring Your First Employees
To protect workers in New York City (NYC), the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) enforces several laws, including: Mandatory posting requirements (e.g., Know Your Rights at …
[Read more...] about Employment Law Compliance: A Mutually Beneficial Partnership
In the pursuit of work-life balance, we often find ourselves managing a multitude of responsibilities, commitments, and goals. Many of us wrestle with significant societal issues such as violent crime …
[Read more...] about Collaborator Spotlight: Meet Tevis Trower of Balance Integration
DISCLAIMER: This blog post provides a general overview of FLSA classifications. It is not legal advice. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, please make an …
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DISCLAIMER: This post provides general information about non-competition clauses in New York as of March 19, 2024. It does not contain legal advice. Before you choose to have your employees sign …
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DISCLAIMER: This post is intended only as general information about professionalism as a pretext for discrimination. It is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. If …
[Read more...] about Rethinking Professionalism: An Inclusive Approach
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 …
[Read more...] about The Power of Listening: Addressing Micro-Aggressions in the Workplace
