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Join attorneys Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger from Offit Kurman in this week's episode of OK at Work as they discuss essential recruiting and hiring practices. Learn about the importance of having a structured process to...more
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In this episode of What’s the Tea in L&E, Labor & Employment attorney Mike Gardner joins host Leah Stiegler for a deep dive into best practices for conducting interviews. They highlight the critical role of documentation in...more
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In this episode of What’s the Tea in L&E, Labor & Employment attorney King Tower joins host Leah Stiegler to explore what happens when an employee’s personal beliefs clash with a company’s mission. Leah and King walk through...more