Helping organizations and leaders navigate unsustainable workplace conditions
Many of us think we are listening when we are not. Sometimes we just aren't talking. Maybe we're letting the speaker vent, while we listen to our thoughts: "What am I going to say?" "Am I a …
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DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of unlawful workplace harassment. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you require information or advice applied to your unique …
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In the quest for workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), employers must consider the impact of amplifying hateful voices in their workplaces. Although their divisive messages might sometimes …
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We know when we start dating co-workers that we are risking breakups that could be especially damaging to jobs we plan to stay in awhile. Sometimes it just seems worth it. But what if you decide …
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Many of the small businesses who survived the COVID-19 pandemic are still struggling to get back to their prior levels of success. We are frequently referred to as the backbone of the United States …
[Read more...] about Addressing the Ongoing Struggles of True Small Businesses Post-Pandemic
Committed to empowering small business owners, I recently asked 100 small business clients and colleagues to share their experiences with the Economic Impact Disaster Loans (EIDL) issued in response …
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DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of employee termination. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, …
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DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of employee termination and severance agreements. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you require information or advice applied to …
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) can be both enlightening and challenging. In this reflection, I delve into the complexities of conflicts arising from my involvement in discrimination claims, …
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Severing professional relationships with someone we've demonized can make us feel heroic. But feeling the need to separate from someone well-intentioned can make us feel like the self-absorbed jerks. …
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