Sustainable dispute resolution for high-stakes workplaces
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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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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Your brain is an extraordinary organ, but it has implicit (hidden) biases and plays tricks on you. Some experts assert that our brains haven't evolved as fast as the world around us. Our brains still …
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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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DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of employment as a mutually beneficial partnership between employer and employee. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you require …
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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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In some form, most employers say they want to align employee wants and needs with those of the business. They want to function as partners or teammates. Achieving mutual satisfaction, however, can be …
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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 …
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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It can be difficult to feel valued and respected at work when your perspective has been rejected by your co-workers or supervisors. Their listening becomes especially important when you're passionate …
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