Helping organizations and leaders navigate unsustainable workplace conditions
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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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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DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of unlawful workplace harassment. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you require information or advice applied to your unique …
[Read more...] about Identifying Workplace Harassment Before It Becomes a Federal Case
I first learned that I was protected from workplace sexual harassment when I went to work at United Parcel Service (UPS) in 1988. By then, I had worked at the State Fair, as a babysitter, in three …
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There are many good bases for hiring a particular job candidate, but race alone is not one of them. Although well-intentioned, affirmative action in hiring can lead to failure for Black employees and …
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Because of my work in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), people continue to fear their own racism. Asking how they will know if they are racist, they worry that they are and that they can't do …
In the quest for workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), employers must consider the impact of amplifying hateful voices in their workplaces. Although their divisive messages might sometimes …
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Employers increasingly use DISC or other personality assessments to help them identify the root causes of workplace conflicts. In this post, we will explore whether the DISC Assessment can be an …
Many DEI strategies are merely performative. They are dramatic marketing or public relations campaigns, not designed to truly: Increase diversity of race, gender identity, age, religion, physical …
DISCLAIMER: This post is contains general information about DEI programs and bans. It is not legal advice. If you are concerned about the legal implications of your program, please research and …
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