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How High Achievers Avoid Derailing Their Careers with Workplace Conflicts
Dangerous misconceptions about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have been derailing careers for years. Occasionally, overzealous professionals inequitably investigated claims and doled out …
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Communication for Conflict Resilient Workplaces
Communication breakdowns happen at work, regardless of your title or experience. Maybe it's caused by conflicting interests in a project or frustration and overwhelm during periods of change. Even the …
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Six Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Job
Maintaining a good job can be quite challenging, especially when you find yourself navigating difficult situations such as workplace complaints or changes in management. It's important to understand …
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How Ames v. Ohio Changes Discrimination Claims
In June, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) delivered a unanimous decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, remanding a case alleging sex discrimination for further development of …
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How to Honor Juneteenth Despite DEI Bans
Admittedly, I've often felt a bit strange, if not unwelcome, at Juneteenth celebrations. I didn't understand its significance beyond a historical date until this year, when I began researching ways …
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Why Your Severance Agreement Needs an Employment Attorney’s Review
DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of severance agreements in New York and why you might benefit from an attorney review. It is not legal advice and can be considered attorney advertising. If …
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Why Might You Mediate a Discrimination Case?
Licensed professionals and other high achievers might choose to mediate workplace discrimination claims for a variety of reasons. One of the biggest motivators is the desire to make the nightmare …
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How to Honor Lived Experiences Effectively in Your Workplace
Honoring lived experiences is essential for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). However, as Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey and I discussed briefly in a recent LinkedIn exchange, it's …
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How to Keep Apartment Building Disputes Out of Court
As a New York employment attorney and global workplace mediator, I’ve seen firsthand how conflicts can escalate and disrupt lives. I have also been a plaintiff in an employment lawsuit, and until …
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