Workplace Culture
Sexual harassment and discrimination have been a long-standing issue in many industries. Although the #MeToo movement has helped to shed light on the problem, there’s much work to be done. In fact, Americans are still very divided on whether enough progress has been made or questioning whether we have gone too far. Of course, the…
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Conflict – it’s something every leader deals with, no matter their skill or experience level. There will always be complaints, disagreements, and problems that require your attention. The key is learning how to handle these conflicts in a manner that contributes to a happier, more productive work environment. As a leader, it’s up to you…
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Politics be damned, leadership trumps all – I beg you! I learned many years ago that using absolutes is often a mistake; such words as “always” and “never” really shouldn’t be used too loosely. Hence, expressions like “never say never” appear in most people’s circles at some point in their lives. I also learned as…
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Lessons Learned From Past And Present Work-From-Home Experience For most of my career, working from home or in some form of remote capacity was met with resistance by many. One of the most challenging obstacles to this discussion (as to whether it was a good or bad idea) was traditional ways of think with blinders…
Read MoreI have been fortunate to be part of a LinkedIn group discussing risk management and employment law related topics. One of the members recently posted this article as it brings together the recent news of Yahoo’s restrictive telecommuting policy with the thought of FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) practices. The commentary from this group…
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