In the play Hamlet, Wm. Shakespeare immortalized that famous phrase: “To be or not to be, that is the question.” While on the Peterson-More annual family trek to the Eastern Sierras, one has an opportunity to read, hike, fish, indulge in all variety of flora and fauna (excluding, thankfully, snakes – altitude too high…
Communication is something we do 24/7. Whether we know it or not, and whether we like it or not, that hackneyed phrase from an era gone by “first impressions are easy to make and hard to break” rings true today. During those initial encounters’ communication occurs: When we meet someone– Did we make eye contact?…
Internet communication can be a wonderful thing. I just reconnected with a friend who was formerly employed in a large consulting firm, and is struggling to make it on his own. His LinkedIn post to me: “wow, finding new clients is a full-time job.” My response, which is the nuts and bolts of this blog:…
This blog addresses Part II of the ABC’s of investigations – an important, timely and fact-filled topic. As a refresher, in last week’s blog, seven items were set out on what the employer should consider: The investigation must be undertaken soon after the complaint is made; The investigation must be neutral; A decision on how…
1998 was a banner year for sexual harassment matters: Five cases were heard by the Supreme Court, all five of which are foundational for the journey that continues today. The two that are relevant to employee investigations are Burlington Industries vs. Ellerth, and Faraghar vs. the City of Boca Raton.While both cases discuss the offending…
Articles abound as to why individuals don’t – or won’t – delegate. Whether in the Harvard Business Review (July, 2012), or the Huffington Post (August 2015), or a variety of blogs and posts, leadership trailblazers cite numerous reasons, numbering from as few as five to as many as nine to 10 to 14. All are…