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Up until June 15th, employers in over half the States in the Nation could fire someone simply because they were Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, or Transgender.  As astonishing as they may sound to some, to others it was a very real fact of life.  We are amid a significant Black Lives Matter movement, and the timing…

The Road to Anti Racism In The Workplace A client of mine reminded me of a delicate balance that so many of us often forget, being color agnostic at work, does not mean you need to be inhumane to people with differences.  What is interesting to me as an EEO investigator and trainer, I am…

The Coronavirus is Scary – But Presents Employers With An Opportunity! During this trying time in the US, many companies have moved to work-from-home production. Employers and employees are setting up their WFH office spaces in the hopes that they can slow the outbreak of COVID-19 among their friends, families, and our population as a…

New Jersey Is Playing Catch-Up As The Progressive State New Jersey has a long history of being at the forefront of providing legislative activity around sexual harassment and discrimination.  To put this in perspective, NJ passed the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) roughly 20 years BEFORE the Civil Rights of 1964.  NJ also has…

Our Jobs Are Easier… and More Complicated Than Ever Before! I have been a Human Resources leader for a couple of decades, turned neutral workplace investigator, and educator around sexual harassment and discrimination issues in the workplace. I have experienced the many practical challenges we all have around integrated sound training, education, and solid risk…

Reduce Workplace Sexual Harassment & Discrimination This year, help reduce your companies’ risk and help your employees at the same time.  New York City shows a 22% increase in sexual harassment cases. This is a good reminder if you haven’t met the mandated sexual harassment and discrimination training requirements, you should do this ASAP.  EEO Training…

The Wall Street published a great article discussing the concept of executive coaching and therapy becoming intertwined.  Executive Coaching is a broad term in a billion-dollar industry that isn’t quite what the Wendy Rhoades character depicts in the popular Showtime series Billions in real life.  Coaching is an unregulated field with certifications and education ranging from…

Roger Goodell needs an executive coach!  We are halfway through the NFL season and excitement around the nation builds for who will win the SuperBowl this year, we have a great opportunity to reflect on how much better the NFL could be.  Make no mistake, the business of the NFL has never been better. While…