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Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and... more +

Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings. less -

[Webinar] Leadership & Management 2024 Certification Training | RECRUITING AND ONBOARDING EMPLOYEES - September 11th, 12:00 pm -...

Amundsen Davis LLC on 9/6/2024

Proper and meaningful employee onboarding is essential. Learn best practices for effective hiring and initial onboarding to help diminish problems down the road. Interviewing, background and reference checks, as well as...more

[Webinar] HR Huddle Up: An Interactive Event & Virtual Tech Expo - September 11th, 1:00 pm CST

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 8/30/2024

Employees crave feedback, but micromanagement can kill their drive. How can you avoid it? How can you provide the guidance your team needs without stifling their growth? It’s the performance paradox. Join us to explore the...more

Implicit Bias – Awareness and Accountability

Baker Donelson on 6/27/2024

Senior Counsel Randy Patterson of the Firm's Knoxville office recently wrote an insightful article that was published in the April 2024, Volume 52, Issue 4 edition of DICTA magazine through the Knoxville Bar Association....more

Role of Leadership in Culture and Course Correcting

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist on 3/26/2024

When it comes to leadership, many people focus on qualities like decisiveness, communication skills, and strategic thinking. While these traits are undoubtedly important, there is another aspect of leadership that often gets...more

Inspiring Inclusion on International Women’s Day: 10 Ways to Empower Women in the Workplace

Fisher Phillips on 3/1/2024

The theme of International Women’s Day this year is “Inspire Inclusion.” While it is important to consider the inclusivity and diversity of our workplaces year-round, IWD — which takes place annually on March 8 — is a perfect...more

[Ongoing Program] Session 5: Conflict Resolution - November 15th, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CT

Amundsen Davis LLC on 8/29/2023

Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management Certification Training Series - Develop your managers into the professional leaders who create the culture that propels your business. Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management...more

[Ongoing Program] Session 4: Performance Improvement Plans - November 1st, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CT

Amundsen Davis LLC on 8/29/2023

Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management Certification Training Series - Develop your managers into the professional leaders who create the culture that propels your business. Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management...more

[Ongoing Program] Session 3: Conducting Workplace Investigations and Documenting Employee Issues - October 18th, 12:00 pm - 2:00...

Amundsen Davis LLC on 8/29/2023

Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management Certification Training Series - Develop your managers into the professional leaders who create the culture that propels your business. Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management...more

[Ongoing Program] Session 2: How to Effectively and Lawfully Communicate with Your Employees - October 4th, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CT

Amundsen Davis LLC on 8/29/2023

Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management Certification Training Series - Develop your managers into the professional leaders who create the culture that propels your business. Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management...more

[Ongoing Program] Session 1: Recruiting and Onboarding Employees - September 20th, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CT

Amundsen Davis LLC on 8/29/2023

Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management Certification Training Series - Develop your managers into the professional leaders who create the culture that propels your business. Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management...more

Looking to Celebrate International Women’s Day? Here’s a 5-Step Action Plan to Support Women in Your Organization

Fisher Phillips on 3/6/2023

Many organizations are looking for ways to celebrate and support women in their organization, and now is a great time to take action — particularly in recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8. The global holiday...more

Diversity in leadership: Top tips for employers in the UK

Littler on 10/12/2022

Many employers in the UK have been grappling not solely with trying to hire employees from more diverse backgrounds but also with how to increase diversity at senior and c-suite levels. This is probably not surprising given...more

Leading in a Lonely World Podcast: Meet Maryanne Spatola, A Leader Making a Difference Every Day

Clark Hill PLC on 12/20/2021

Join Clark Hill's Vanessa Kelly for an inspiring conversation with Maryanne Spatola, NYU professor and consultant, who thrives at helping employers align talent and strategy to create business optimization. She began her...more

The Impact of the Pandemic on Corporate Work Culture

The Volkov Law Group on 10/13/2021

As many workers flee their current jobs, burnout and lack of growth opportunities are being cited as two of the biggest reasons. ...more

Leading in a Lonely World Podcast: Meet Richard Vaill, Advocate for Veterans

Clark Hill PLC on 6/4/2021

On this episode of Leading in a Lonely World with Vanessa Kelly, meet Rich Vaill, as he shares his leadership journey beginning with the US Naval Academy and his career as Marine Officer. He is a strong advocate for hiring...more

[Virtual Event] Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law - July 28th - 29th, 10:00 am - 4:15 pm EDT

American Conference Institute (ACI) on 5/3/2021

Be Part of the Only Event that Unites Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law for Candid Discussion, Valuable Collaboration and Meaningful Networking! Attend the American Conference Institute’s 8th Annual Virtual Conference on...more

Diversity and eDiscovery: How Diverse Hiring Practices Lead to a More Innovative Workforce

Lighthouse on 3/24/2021

Stacy Ybarra, vice president of Marketing and executive sponsor of women and diversity employee resource groups at Lighthouse, joins Bill and Rob for the very first episode of season 7 to discuss how diversity feeds...more

The Do’s and Don’ts of Interviewing

Wiley Rein LLP on 11/9/2020

Combined our hiring partners, Jon Burd and Jerita Salley, have conducted hundreds of interviews; listen to a conversation in which they discuss the do’s and don’ts of interviewing, including virtual interviewing....more

Who Are You? Assessing Employee Skill Sets Through Personality Tests

Fisher Phillips on 8/3/2020

In Leaders Eat Last, Simon Sinek says “The ability of a group of people to do remarkable things hinges on how well those people pull together as a team.” And anyone who has managed employees can appreciate that varying...more

Five Tips for Managers to Help New Employees Succeed in a Remote Environment

K2 Integrity on 7/24/2020

Finally, you’ve landed that new job you’ve had your eye on—and because of the current environment, you’ll be starting from home. During COVID-19, starting a new job is an incredible opportunity among the staggering...more

‘Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say’: Partners Explain How Employers Can Promote Gender Equality and Pay Equity in the #MeToo...

Fisher Phillips on 11/14/2019

The national conversation around issues of gender equality and the demands for pay equity is driving rapid changes in the law. Many states – including New York, California, Massachusetts, Oregon and New Jersey – have passed...more

FAQs About Skip-Level Meetings: A Critical Management Tool

Fisher Phillips on 6/17/2019

It is never good to put off dealing with a problem employee. Whether it is misconduct, poor performance, or simply an attitude that impairs your team’s ability to work together well, the time to act is now. Waiting to act...more

Diversity and Inclusion in Manufacturing: Practical Tips for a Successful Program

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 5/13/2019

In this episode, Bud Bobber and Kimya Johnson discuss practical ways that employers in the manufacturing industry can address diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the workplace. They will cover unique challenges faced by...more

Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out! More Curiosity and Compliance

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist on 9/20/2018

Today, I conclude a two part exploration of the Harvard Business Review (HBR) article, entitled “The Business Case for Curiosity”, by Francesca Gino. Yesterday I wrote about a key ingredient for any Chief Compliance Officer...more

[WEBINAR] Who Does What? Defining Proper Roles for Staff and Elected Officials

Best Best & Krieger LLP on 6/22/2018

The most effective cities often share key traits in common. Among these is a solid history and practice of clearly defined and well-understood roles for the key players on the city’s team. When staff and elected officials...more

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