A recent Supreme Court decision has made it clear that DEI is not dead, and employers must still assess job transfers for fairness. See Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri, et al, 601 US ___ …
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Three Ways to Balance Culture Fit and Inclusion When Hiring
When building a team, “culture fit” seems important. You want to hire an employee who others will work well with, so you don't lose valuable time, money and energy that could be better spent growing …
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Preparing to Resolve the Sex Discrimination Claim Against You
DISCLAIMER: This post provides general information about responding to a sexual harassment claim. It is not legal advice, nor is it a substitute for legal counsel. If you have been served with a sex …
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Case Study: Susan Uses DIY Conflict Resolution to Heal from Trauma
As we observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), it's imperative to acknowledge the profound impact personal traumas can have within professional settings. Unresolved hurts can cast a shadow over …
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Unveiling Age Bias and Building Inclusive Workplaces
In my professional experience, I've seen my fair share of conflicts stemming from age bias in workplaces. The longer I work, the more likely it will be that younger workers view me as old and out of …
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The Transformative Influence of Thoughtful Documentation
DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of how documentation can help resolve workplace conflicts. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you require information or advice …
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How to Create a Diversity Training Program for Your Business
As many experts and employees have recently highlighted, even employers doing a better job of diversity hiring are struggling to fully include their hires in their culture. That is, in part, because …
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Empathy-Driven Conflict Resolution: Why We Do What We Do
Conflict is an inevitable part of the fast-paced and competitive world of business. Conflict resolution can be elusive when disputes arise, tempers flare, and emotions run high. Many workers …
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How to Combat Gender Discrimination at Work
Employers often ask me about combatting gender discrimination and sexual harassment in their workplaces. Drawing from my experience as an employment attorney and mediator, as well as a plaintiff in a …
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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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