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How to Manage Political Discussions at Work
With another Presidential election in the United States this year and numerous emotionally-charged issues unresolved, political discussions at work seem to be a daily occurrence. This seems to be a …
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The Top Three Justifications Employers Give for Not Paying Interns
DISCLAIMER: This post is intended only as general information regarding worker misclassification and employment laws. It is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. If …
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Effective Mentoring: A Pathway to Career Success
Effective mentoring is frequently an indicator of a mentee's career success, which is one of the reasons I continue to encourage men to mentor women in the workplace. Although women comprise 58.4% of …
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How to Free Your Emotions at Work without Damaging Your Reputation
In my book, DIY Conflict Resolution: Seven Choices and Five Actions of the Masters, Action Four is to free your emotions. But how do you do that at work without damaging your reputation? There's no …
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How Our Google Reviews Help Small Businesses We Love
Google reviews are one of the most powerful ways to boost the online presence, reputation, and credibility of small businesses. They help small businesses: Attract more customers Increase …
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Are Your Employment Ideals Keeping You from Being Happy?
As an employment attorney and mediator, I frequently see the employment ideals of both employer and employee cause workplace conflicts. There’s nothing inherently wrong with having these ideals, but …
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Race Alone is Not a Good Basis for Hiring
There are many good bases for hiring a particular job candidate, but race alone is not one of them. Although well-intentioned, affirmative action in hiring can lead to failure for Black employees and …
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Amplifying Hateful Voices Does Not Further Equity or Inclusion
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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The DISC Assessment as a DEI Tool
Employers increasingly use DISC or other personality assessments to help them identify the root causes of workplace conflicts. In this post, we will explore whether the DISC Assessment can be an …