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How to Make a Meaningful Code of Conduct for Your Workplace

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How does your organization communicate its values, commitments and expectations to your workforce? More often than not, the way people behave and lead sets the tone for workplace culture – and your code of conduct shapes that...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

The Human Factor in M&A Transactions

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When considering the most critical components of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), parties typically focus on deal structure, legal due diligence, and financial modeling. While important to getting a deal done, this focus often...more

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Communication is Everything – What HR Managers Need to Know

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As a manager or even a co-employee, how you interact with others is a critical component of your job. Many employment lawsuits are built on a failure to communicate as well as fundamental communication errors. Many HR...more

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Everyone Deserves To Have a Good Work Experience

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A good work experience isn’t just a luxury. A good work experience is an absolute necessity. Businesses aren’t just purchasing labor. Instead, they’re investing in human potential, and that investment requires genuine...more

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Diversity Matters! Newsletter Winter 2025 Edition

As we work with our colleagues to prepare and circulate the Diversity Matters Newsletter each quarter, it is not lost on us that DEI initiatives, programs, and philosophies permeate and inundate our lives from all angles....more

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Supporting the Hybrid Work Environment: Three Market Trends (updated)

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The business world has changed drastically over recent years. A hybrid work model is now the new norm—especially in corporate settings. This hybrid workplace model blends remote and in-office working arrangements, offering...more

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Managing Political Discourse at Work With Lessons From Mad Men - Hiring to Firing Podcast

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In part two of the three-part Hiring to Firing series, host Tracey Diamond and new co-host Emily Schifter dive into the complexities of managing employees’ political beliefs and discourse in the workplace, just in time for...more

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Leading the Ted Lasso Way: Cultivating a Positive Leadership Mindset - Hiring to Firing Podcast

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As the nation awaits the 2024 presidential election and its outcome, Hiring to Firing podcast introduces a three-part series focusing on key issues top of mind for company executives: inspirational messaging and managing...more

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Yeah...No: Five Benefits of Being a Midwestern Manager

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Every region has its stereotypes, but here in Iowa, we lean into the Midwest image: polite, pragmatic, team-oriented (think barn raising), and stubborn as dirt, all qualities that can serve you well as a manager....more

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EEOC Provides Employers With Key Workplace Investigation Tips: Your 5 Biggest Questions Answered

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Employers recently received some helpful guidance from federal workplace officials to ensure your workplace investigations run smoothly, comply with legal standards, and put you in the best position to reach a fair and...more

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New Iowa Court Supreme Court Ruling Covers Hostile Work Environment

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The Iowa Supreme Court filed its opinion in Tracy White v. State of Iowa and Iowa Department of Human Services on April 12, 2024. This case related to the issues of hostile work environments as raised under the Iowa Civil...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

A Deep Dive into Employee Engagement Strategies for HR Professionals

Employee engagement has been a buzzword over the last few years, and with good reason – it’s how we retain and promote our best employees. But how does it actually work? What are the mechanics behind your efforts? HR...more

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20 Trends in Human Resources Management You Can Expect to See in 2024

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As we fast forward to 2024, it’s clear that the HR landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation. From realigning priorities and adapting operating models to embracing new technologies and championing employee well-being,...more

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$1.65 Million “Advisory” Jury Award in Idaho Employment Case

An advisory jury’s substantial front pay award to a plaintiff in a retaliation case was drastically reduced by the judge....more

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Employment Law in an ESG World: The Activision Blizzard Story

Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) principles are becoming increasingly prominent tools for managing risk and creating value in the corporate world. ESG-focused decision making can define business priorities that...more

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Some HR tips for directors

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Boards often take an interest in the ‘soft’ parts of HR, things like culture, values and branding. But could an increased focus on the ‘hard’ parts of people management be another important way to help make a company a better...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Employee Experience vs. Engagement

Are your employees merely engaged, or are they genuinely experiencing their work and enjoying it? When comparing employee engagement vs. experience, you might think that taking care of one thing is enough, but you must...more

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How HR Leaders Can Respond to Quiet Quitting

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Much has been said about “quiet quitting,” or the idea of doing the minimum to keep your job. No checking your email off-hours, signing up for extra assignments, or climbing the corporate ladder. Some applaud the idea—after...more

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Brad Hancock Shares How Understanding Cultural Backgrounds Strengthens Leadership

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Holland & Knight's Diversity Council and Hispanic Affinity Group are proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and pay tribute to the generations of Hispanics who have enriched America's history and continue to play a role...more

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LICP Talks Labor & Employment: Employee Handbooks + Policies in 2022: Where Are We Now?

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As many employees in New York City are returning to the office, businesses should consider reviewing and updating their employee handbooks. Employee Handbooks • Educate employees re: policies and procedures; •...more

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Winning the War for Talent: It’s the Board’s Responsibility, Too

Takeaways In a post-pandemic talent market, where employees are quitting and jobs are going unfilled, directors need to take an active role in shaping workplace culture. With culture an increasingly important factor in...more

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Workplace Investigations in 2022: Ringing in the New Year on the Right Foot

According to a poll conducted during an Ogletree Deakins webinar in 2021, 70 percent of approximately 1,200 attendees had experienced an increase in internal workplace complaints. In addition, a recently published outlook for...more

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[Master Class] Remote & Hybrid Workforce Through the Legal, HR, & Compliance Lens - September 16th, 8:30 am - 11:00 am PT

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Where and how we work has been top of mind for every organization over the last 18 months. By the summer of 2020, more than half of North America’s employees were working remotely – a change without precedent. And there are...more

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New Texas Law Expands Protections for Employees Asserting Claims of Sexual Harassment

Many states throughout the nation have been expanding employee protections under state and federal law. This year, Texas enacted two bills that significantly expand the protections for employees who assert a claim of sexual...more

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Texas Expands Employer Liability for Sexual Harassment Claims, Effective September 1, 2021

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In the wake of the #MeToo movement, Texas joins a growing number of states enacting legislation that enhances employee protections against sexual harassment in the workplace. Effective September 1, 2021, any Texas employer...more

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