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Sponsored by the NJSBA Labor and Employment Law Section Format/Skill Level: Event Location: Live Date: December 6, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET   About The Program: Our annual Employment Law Roundtable will bring you up to date about the most pressing issues facing employers and employees.   Program Agenda: 9:00AM – 10:00AM…

Every day we are faced with decisions, big and small. Business leaders know this all too well, as the big ones generally fall on them. From deciding whether to pursue a new business venture or adding/laying off a personnel to any other choices that can make or break the success of an organization. Good decision-making…

Have you ever had a conversation where you are speaking to coworkers, only to have their eyes glaze over, have them respond with a few “uh-huhs” or even glance periodically at their phone while you are talking? If this happens even occasionally, do you find yourself wanting to engage with this person less often? Do…

Many NFL fans know of the Rooney Rule. But whether they are a fan or not, any leader can learn from it. Named for the late owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Dan Rooney, it was adopted in 2003 to promote diversity and inclusion in the league’s hiring practices at top-level leadership positions. Yet in almost…

As a leader, when you think about the words “power” and “influence,” what comes to mind? The common understanding is that both are ways to motivate action from your team. But do we know the most effective ways to use each one? In the current job environment of “quiet quitting” and frequent job hopping, particularly…

Organizations with a strong culture tend to outperform in terms of employee retention, productivity, and profitability. However, developing the right culture is both an art and a science. Andrew Frazier will be talking with Andrew Botwin about How To Create A High Performing Culture. Andrew founded Strategy People Culture, LLC, a Firm dedicated to helping…

Image Source: chiefs.com All leaders have demands; how individuals handle those demands leads to great leaders. NFL coaches encounter demands, and while different from the typical business, the roles leaders play is surprisingly similar to everyday business leaders. They must coordinate strategy with other (possibly strong-willed) leaders in their coaching staff (aka Managers and Assistant…

In our recent blog post, “The Impact of Harassment and Discrimination in Corporate America’s Policies,” we presented various Federal laws defining and governing these behaviors. We also explained their costs, not just financial, but also in reputation to customers, current staff, and potential hires. Here, we continue the discussion with recent and new activities related…

On this episode of Today’s Workplace, we take a deeper dive into how employers can create the culture they desire in their rapidly changing workplaces with Andrew Botwin, a seasoned executive & leadership coach, independent workplace investigator, and trainer with more than 25 years of experience working with companies across various levels. Andy Botwin founded…