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Creating Conversation Space Supports Success in Business and at Work

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Last night, I attended a wonderful fundraising event for and at the Susan O’Dell Taylor School in …

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The Legal (and Bottom-Line Cost) Impact of Inequity Gets CEOs’ Attention in Business and at Work

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The Times Union reported over the weekend on a Siena Research Institute poll of a vast …

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HR Legal Improvisation Mistakes Hurt the Bottom Line in Business and at Work

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I’ve been a Human Resources Practitioner for over 25 years. As much as I love working …

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HR Improvisation Mistakes Hurt the Bottom Line in Business and at Work

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A (non-HR) colleague of mine reached out to me. “My client, who shall remain nameless, docked …

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Resurrection on the Human Level is Key to Mastering the Pivot in Business and at Work

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Definition of resurrection: the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, …

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Job Title Alone Does Not Determine Exemption From Overtime Pay in Business and at Work

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At best, determining an employee’s exemption from overtime (a.k.a. “exempt” status) is a case-by-case analysis exercise. …

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If They Work Like An Employee, They’re an Employee (Not an Independent Contractor) in Business and at Work

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As we all get ready to distribute W-2 forms to employees and 1099 forms to contractors …

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Job Descriptions Protect Your Bottom Line in Business and at Work

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As you finalize your organization’s strategy for the new year, are your job descriptions current? Now, …

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Give the Gift of Sponsorship in Business and at Work

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In describing my own experience with the lasting gifts of sponsorship last week to a colleague, I …

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Engagement by Walking Around in Business and at Work

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At last year’s Troy Victorian Stroll, I walked with my friend and colleague Linda for a …

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