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 ___ …
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Three Ways to Balance Culture Fit and Inclusion When Hiring
When building a team, “culture fit” seems important. You want to hire an employee who others will work well with, so you don't lose valuable time, money and energy that could be better spent growing …
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Understanding the NYS Model Sexual Harassment Policy: Who Is Covered?
In New York (NY), all employers must have a sexual harassment prevention policy that meets specific criteria. In this series of posts, we are breaking down the elements of the State's Model Sexual …
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Five Actions to Take When You’re the Target of Sexual Harassment
DISCLAIMER: This post provides general information about how to use the Five Actions from the DIY Conflict Resolution process when you are the target of sexual harassment. It is not legal advice, nor …
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Seven Choices to Make When You’re the Target of Sexual Harassment
DISCLAIMER: This post provides general information about how to use The Seven Choices of the DIY Conflict Resolution process when you are the target of sexual harassment. It is not legal advice, nor …
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Fostering Inclusion: We Must Be the Change We Wish to See
I still find it strange that organizations thriving on exclusivity are leading conversations about inclusion. As one of my closest friends often says, "It's easy to have strong opinions on such issues …
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Break the Cycle: How Trauma-Informed Management Can Help Employers Support Their Teams
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is important because one of your employees might be grappling with the impact of sexual assault. Your trauma-informed management can make a dramatic …
Creating an Empowering Workplace: How Employers Can Support Survivors Beyond SAAM
As we come to the end of the first week of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), we ask that employers not jump quickly to the next awareness month, marketing campaign, or series of events. Sexual …
SAAM 2024: Building Connected Communities to Prevent Sexual Assault
This year's Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) theme is Building Connected Communities. As a survivor of sexual assault and polyvictimization, I am committed to helping break the silence …
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How Sexual Assault Awareness Month Began
Despite significant social changes brought by The Civil Rights Era of the 1950s and 1960s, discussions about sexual assault and domestic violence remained limited until the 1970s. Survivors were often …
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