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More on How AI is Changing Workplaces
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing workplaces in nearly every industry. I estimate that AI tools could complete 10% of my workload, in part because I perform a lot of duties that I …
Six Ways Employers Can Succeed In Employee Retention
Business success requires a team of people who support your vision and goals. Once you assemble your dream team, employee retention is crucial. After more than 20 years resolving workplace disputes as …
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Your Third Ear at Work: Accountability and Understanding
In today's complex business landscape, leaders are frequently expected to speak out about behaviors of people, groups, and governments they have no control over. Presumed to have great power and …
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Review of CEO EXCELLENCE by Carol Dewar et. al
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) role is both challenging and rewarding. In their book, CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest, three McKinsey & Company …
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Does DEI Listening Require Accepting Abuse?
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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Crafting Collaborative Solutions: A Holistic Approach to Workplace Disengagement
Workplace disengagement is frustrating for employers, employees, and the people around them. New employees are usually enthusiastic and look forward to earning fair pay for good work, and they want to …
How to Increase Empathy in Your Workplace
Fostering empathy is not just a good and noble practice in workplaces; it's a strategic necessity. A holistic employment attorney and mediator, for decades, I have seen the profound impact empathy can …
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Investing In Your Workforce: There’s Always a Budget for DEI
When I spoke to David Rodeck for the Senior Executive article, we talked a lot about budgets for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. As is often the case with interviews, much of what we …
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Case Study: It’s Easier to Leave a Work Demon
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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