12/21/2020· Sexual Abuse - Molestation - Harassment
Men In Business: Three Guidelines About Sexual Harassment
In this article we are speaking primarily to men in business management roles. We are not saying you are a harasser. On the contrary, we’re aware that more than likely, you are not a harasser, but your position and gender put you in the position to come across as one
10/22/2018· Human Resources
Workplace Bullies Take Many Forms
By: Dr. Robert Rose and Dr. Robyn Porterfield
As an employment attorney, or perhaps as General Counsel for your organization, you have probably been fielding more and more questions about bullying in the workplace-we certainly have. While bullying isn't illegal - yet - you also probably know that it costs a lot in terms of its effect on production. Plus, you know it's not right-not really. So, what's the right approach? Our rule of thumb is not to overact to simple, appropriate work behavior, but you also can't put up with bullying either. We'll share some examples from our practice; see if any of these sound familiar.
7/16/2018· Sexual Abuse - Molestation - Harassment
Sexual Harassment In the Age of #METOO
By: Dr. Robert Rose and Dr. Robyn Porterfield
If you are the CEO or General Counsel of your company, you should be preparing for a new challenge. The gaining momentum of the #metoo movement means there will likely be an increase in sexual harassment complaints. Raghu and Suriani certainly think it's already happening (#METOOWHATNEXT: Strengthening workplace sexual harassment protection and accountability, nwlc.org, 2017.), and our clients are certainly calling us more often to investigate claims. To better prepare, here are some suggestions we urge you to consider.
9/8/2017· Human Resources
Medical Marijuana Concerns for Employers
By: Timothy Dimoff
Medical marijuana is now legal in many states and many other states are considering legalizing it. This creates a host of issues and questions, legal and otherwise, that employers must address. This also affects workplace issues and policies. And since each state is different, how do you know how your state laws vs. federal laws affect the issue? It is confusing but this is an area where it is critically important to understand and to act accordingly.
8/1/2017· Human Resources
By: Dr. Robert Rose and Dr. Robyn Porterfield
Let's say you have Bill who is a good guy in many ways but he can be a grouch. He is particularly likely to nag the young female accounting staff for inquiring about his expense reports. He looms over them and talks loudly sometimes shaking his finger, and using occasional mild profanity. You've talked to him and he always gives a half-hearted sheepish apology - and then does it again the following month.
8/7/2006· Business Management
Managing Frontline Employees for Customer Success: A Toolbox of Employee Satisfaction Ideas
By: Dorothy Pederson
For decades there has been a chasm between frontline employees, typically hourly, and management. Frontline employees recognize a problem and feel powerless to "fix it." They blame management and expect them to "fix it!" They perceive that management does not listen to them. They feel discounted. So they rebel
8/7/2006· Business Management
By: Dorothy Pederson
The business of service is an interesting one to say the least. The subtle path to success lies in knowing ourselves. You might ask what I mean. What I am saying is that it is only in gaining understanding into our own feelings, reactions, and habits that we master the real art of relationship. It is always all about us
5/29/2003· Computer Forensics
Computer Forensics Deserve a Place In Your Human Resource Toolkit
By: Fulcrum Financial Inquiry, LLP
Computers contain evidence useful in many human resource circumstances. Allegations of discrimination, sexual harassment, and unfair discharge are serious threats that are better understood by knowing what an employee did. Since computers are such a pervasive part of most employees' work lives, analysis of data stored on these computers helps address these issues
by Hanny Lightfoot-Klein
by Lorne G. Everett, PhD
by Nancy M. Major, MD, et al
