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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 Men Can Still Mentor Women in the Workplace
At the height of the #MeToo movement, our founder, Nance L. Schick, was asked by Yahoo! Finance's Cameron Huddleston how men can be great mentors to women. Years later, we are still navigating complex …
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Resolving Workplace Disputes: A Holistic Approach
In an interview on the Let's Break Up - Toxic Workplace Stories podcast, Nance shared with Nicola Knobel and Gina Panella insights into her role as a neutral third party who works with employers and …
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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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Letting Yourself Be Uncomfortable About Race
Not surprisingly, we don't like to talk about race. It's an uncomfortable topic fraught with tension that many people prefer to avoid. Yet, it's precisely because of this avoidance that our ability to …
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Frequently-Asked Questions for a White Diversity Trainer
I have been professionally engaged in furthering equal employment since 1992. Working in the Human Resources Department at United Parcel Service was an extraordinary opportunity for someone so young, …
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