Skilled Working Mothers Are Passed Over for Leadership Positions
We’ve often heard about the so-called “motherhood penalty.” Women are “penalized” for having families, while men are not—or at least not to the same degree.
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A Leadership Coach’s Philosophy of Life
I’ve had the great honor of being a leadership coach for the past 25 years. In the course of this work, I’ve had the opportunity to reflect on some of the most profound questions of morality, ethics, and values.
The Evolution of Retirement: From Pensions to 401(k)s and What It Means for Employee Retention
In the modern, information-based economy, human talent is incredibly important to just about any organization. Finding, recruiting, and retaining that talent is consequently extremely important as well, and businesses have many strategies aimed at retention, from creating diverse and inclusive workspaces to tenure-based bonuses and advancement schemes. But what ever happened to the ultimate corporate […]
Unequal Ohio Workplace Probe Leads to Discrimination Case
When an employee complains about unfair or discriminatory treatment, you should promptly and thoroughly investigate the complaint. A quality investigation can solve a problem and avert potential litigation. If a lawsuit results, the investigation can be an important part of the organization’s response and defense.
Editing Your Speech Is Like Tuning an Instrument: How to Ensure an Outstanding Performance
Did you ever think to yourself, “That speech should have been longer?” Probably not, because the secret to good presentations is making your point and then making a finish. As a presenter, part of the magic is in the expertise of your editing.
Crisis Planning: When Bad Things Happen to Good Companies
Planning for the problems facing your business is not just about what might happen, but when it will happen, and what you will do about it before, during, and after these problems appear. This statement will serve you best if it gets you to change the way you look at the world and change the […]
Is Coaching Right for Your Team? 5 Considerations
A leader wants the best for their team. You want the team to succeed. You want them to play their part in propelling your organization closer to its goals. There are many tools available to help you help them, but availability isn’t the same as suitability. If you experienced coaching and it was beneficial to […]
From $366 Million to $249,000: Takeaways for Employers from Appellate Ruling on Damages Caps
Among the many perils of litigation, one of the biggest concerns employers express is the risk of an astronomical jury verdict. On Feb. 1, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed this issue when it cut an eye-popping $366 million jury verdict against FedEx to just $249,000. The decision in Harris v. FedEx Corporate […]
How to Retain Young Talent in a Job-Hopping Culture
There used to be an unspoken social contract between employers and employees. If the latter worked hard and stayed committed, the workplace would provide pay, job security, and even pensions. But that model supported a different time—one when the job supported basic goals, such as getting married, starting a family, and owning a home.
Final PBGC Rule for Locating Missing Participants Gives Terminating DC Plans More Options
The Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC) in late 2017 launched another way for terminated defined contribution (DC) retirement plans to locate missing participants and make it more likely that they receive their benefits.