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10 Reasons You Need Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Training in Your Business
Image Credit: equalrights.org President Joe Biden just made it law in this country prohibiting mandatory arbitration for sexual-harassment claims. What this means for employers is an increased possibility of fighting claims in the Courts. This is yet another reason employers should be focusing on what they can do to prevent sexual harassment and discrimination altogether.…
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12 Leadership Weaknesses and How to Overcome Them
No one is perfect! This, along with death and taxes, are among some of the few absolute statements we can make in American life today. A great many articles are written on leadership, along with the strengths and weaknesses associated with greatness. While we are all truly unique in our own individual ways, having worked…
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Andrew Botwin Speaking at the Employment Law Institute
Friday, March 4, 2022 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Networking Lunch Included) Event Location: NYC Bar, 42 West 44th Street. Program Fee: $399 for Members | $499 for Nonmembers In House Counsel: $299 Member | $399 Nonmember Small Law Firm: $249 Member This Institute is not included under the free CLE member benefit. Discount: 15% discount on…
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Hostile Work Environment – What This Really Means!
Having run a practice for over a decade focused on EEO matters such as sexual harassment and discrimination issues in the workplace, the phrase hostile work environment is used frequently and is often misunderstood. The Actual Definition According to dictionary.com one of the definitions of “hostile” is “a person or thing that is antagonistic or…
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7 Challenges Female Leaders Face in the Workplace – And How to Combat Them
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Day, we want to talk about women’s equality in the workplace. For many decades, the American workforce was dominated by men. Even with all the progress we’ve made in recent years, there are still many lingering effects of the past. It’s estimated women account for almost half the…
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Why Diversity Matters in Leadership
Leadership in corporate America is changing. Our definitions of inclusivity and equity have evolved. Today, businesses are cultivating more diverse, blended leadership teams. This emphasis on increased diversity isn’t just about public image – it’s about building leadership teams with a wide range of experience and viewpoints. It’s, in part, about attracting and retaining valuable…
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Trust in Leadership: What if Urban Meyer Was CEO?
Source: MGoBlog On Flickr Whether you follow the NFL or not, you’ve more than likely heard the name Urban Meyer in recent weeks. To give you the short version, Urban Meyer was the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, who was unceremoniously fired after a series of public incidents. Nearly all of these instances compromised…
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Why Executive Coaching Is Important in Leadership, Business, and Sports
The benefits of executive coaching don’t just fall in the realm of leaders’ personal development. Although every good leader seeks to better themselves and their skills, most turn to executive coaching because it strengthens their businesses in the long run. Professional executive coaching has far-reaching benefits that benefit everyone in a company, from leaders to…
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Webcast- The 2021 Employment Law Roundtable
Cosponsored by the NJSBA Labor and Employment Law Section and NJSBA Cannabis Law Committee Format/Skill Level: Webinar Location: Online Date: December 15, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET Register Here Moderator/Speaker: Patricia Barasch, Esq. Past President, NELA Schall and Barasch, Moorestown Robert Szyba, Esq. Seyfarth Shaw, LLP, New York City Past Editor in…
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What Is an Executive Presence – and How Do You Create It?
We all know a leader that just has it. They walk into the room and the air changes. They make a decision and it’s respected, simply because of the way they speak. They carry the weight of leadership upon their shoulders, and yet they act confidently and clearly. So, what exactly is this undefinable “it”…
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Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act: What You Need to Know
When it comes to new workplace sexual harassment laws, New York State and New York City have been at the forefront of what has become a trend for the rest of the country. It seems both the State and the City have been making a strong effort to crack down on discrimination and harassment under…
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Leadership Lessons We Can Learn From HBO’s Show ‘Succession’
HBO’s latest hit show, Succession, quickly made waves with its power-hungry characters and cut-throat family drama. It’s reported that season two’s episodes averaged a whopping 5 million viewers each. People can’t get enough of the Roy family – no matter how dysfunctional they may be. Succession centers on Waystar RoyCo, a global media and entertainment…
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