Posted by Michael S. Cohen Netflix series Cheer is a lesson on how to manage a diverse group of team members in highly stressful and seemingly ever-changing situations. Read my article on Training Magazine. In the COVID-19 world, many of us have caught up on some of the must-watch Netflix series we missed before the pandemic struck. […]
Upcoming DMi webinar series, Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Employers Should Do Now and Business Continuity Planning, will be presented by Linda B. Hollinshead, Eve I. Klein and Jonathan A. Segal. Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Employers Should Do Now! Wednesday, March 11th, 2020 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET Coronavirus (COVID-19): Business Continuity Planning for a Pandemic Wednesday, […]
Faith. My blog on the Holiday: For many years, I have written the ongoing tale, the Jewish Guy Who Wears A Chai, about the potential minefields HR professionals must navigate during the holiday season. In order to address what can be real risks, I have employed a touch of sarcasm, and by a touch, I mean […]
Thank you WorkForce for publishing my article on the 10 points to keep in mind for anti-harassment training regardless of the size of your company or industry. From the instant I first saw the hashtag #MeToo on Twitter, I had a sense that my professional life might get busy to a degree I had never […]
This week is suicide prevention week. The problem is much more serious than many realize. Read my post for SHRM on how to create a safe and supportive environment for your employees. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) WISQARS Leading Causes of Death Reports, in 2017: Suicide was the tenth leading […]
Every year, I write a blog for SHRM on Holocaust Remembrance. This year, Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) is next week on May 2, 2019. This year, we are posting the blog early. Reason: so HR has time to consider some sort of Holocaust commemoration. During the Holocaust, more than 11 million human beings […]
I am happy to share my latest blog post that discusses leadership, labels, and hierarchy. Thank you SHRM: Let’s take a journey back to the Flintstones in Bedrock. Think of the Grand Poobah (without putting on your hat). Now, no reasonable leader would ever refer to themselves as an employee’s Grand Poobah. Actually, some do […]
Men cannot engage in discriminatory avoidance as a strategy to avoid sexual harassment claims. How do we mitigate this very real risk? My latest blog for Bloomberg: As a result of the “great awakening” in 2017 with regard to the persistent and pervasive nature of sexual harassment (and worse), responsible employers are doing even more […]
I am pleased to share my latest post to The SHRM Blog. We are approaching Valentine’s Day and the risks that go with it. Of course, everyone should know that it is inappropriate to send a card with a sexual or suggestive message. This is particularly problematic where there is a power disparity, but it […]
I am pleased to share my latest post to Bloomberg Law. n the context of sexual harassment, we all are aware of the hashtag #timesup. Well, the same is true for pay inequity and pay discrimination. In 2018, a majority of states have considered bills to address pay inequity. A number of these bills passed and […]
