Being Targeted or Worried About Being Fired for Pretextual Reasons?
We are seeing a rise in layoffs of people with protected characteristics lately, where the boss/employer blames it on COVID or finances....
Do You Need to Investigate an Employee's Complaint?
Many employees come to us after HR has done an investigation. Regardless of how the investigation went, regardless of whether they were...
What If You Never Hear Back From Human Resources?
Employees often come to us and let us know that they reported abusive behavior at work to HR . . . And they never heard back. Or, HR...
Should I Report a Conflict at Work?
Often what happens when we experience conflict is we don't want to talk about it. We don't want to make waves or think that it's bad...
What To Do If Someone You Know Is Stuck In A Toxic Work Environment
Do you know someone who is always complaining about their job? Who is stuck in a place that doesn't appreciate them or let them move...
Conflict Is Optional and Sometimes Useful
Conflict is always optional. And by that I mean that not only is it never necessary to choose conflict, it is also your choice if you do...
How Asking 'Why?' Completely Changes the Game
The one key, simple step toward resolving a conflict is asking, “why?” I know it sounds too simple to actually be useful, but it works...
Learning to Resolve Conflict for the Best Possible Outcome
Let’s be real, the news has been bleak when it comes to the opportunity for reconciliation and resolution around harassment,...
Real, Long-Term Solutions for Healthy Workplace Culture
Investigations are often not necessary in response to harassment and discrimination allegations. But the way you know if they are...
3 Steps to Creating Healthy Workplace Culture
Diversity of identities and perspectives is good for problem solving, for reaching new audiences, good for business, and is essential in...
