Remediation Coaching When a harassment case goes viral, more people may come forward. Learn what reporting patterns can reveal and how organizations can respond with safety, accountability, and thoughtful remediation. When a case of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or bullying receives widespread attention, organizations may see more people come forward with their own experiences. That […]
Why Harassment Training Fails and What Organizations Actually Need Instead
Every organization wants a respectful workplace. Many also believe they’ve addressed harassment because employees completed a required training, clicked through a module, and received a certificate. Yet leaders still find themselves asking: The answer is rarely simple. Workplace harassment isn’t only about inappropriate jokes, touching, or comments. At its core, harassment is about power dynamics. […]
The Importance of Remediation Coaching in Sexual Harassment Cases
When sexual harassment or workplace misconduct surfaces, leaders are often faced with a difficult question: What is the best course of action to ensure safety, compliance, and trust in the workplace? While termination may seem like the quickest solution, it isn’t always the most effective. In fact, firing without further intervention can leave lingering issues unresolved, create […]
How to Write and Implement a Zero Tolerance Policy That Actually Works in the Restaurant and Hospitality Industry
Let’s be honest, sexual harassment doesn’t just show up in big, flashy headline-worthy events. It creeps in through the “offhand” jokes, the inappropriate comments, the lingering glances, the casual flirtation from someone in a position of power. In industries like hospitality, culinary arts, and education, we’re often told to “shake it off” or “don’t make […]
Understanding Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Sexual harassment is unwanted, unwarranted, and unwelcome. But it’s not always easy to recognize, especially when you’re navigating different cultures, generational gaps, or unclear power dynamics. In many cases, people aren’t sure what qualifies as harassment, what their rights are, or how to respond when something crosses the line. And here’s the truth: depending on […]
Best Practices to Communicate Across Hybrid, Remote, and In-Person Workspaces
How to Communicate Like a Pro—No Matter Where Your Team Is Whether you’re meeting in person, logging into Zoom, or managing Slack threads across time zones, one thing remains true: communication is everything. In today’s mixed-mode work environments, clear and consistent communication is the secret to trust, productivity, and team success. As leaders, we need to […]
The Who and WHY Strategy to Help with Layoff and Termination
The most challenging part of HR is firing, layoffs, and eliminating positions. It is stressful for everyone. Don’t get me wrong, it is the most difficult on the terminated person, but it can be stressful for the manager or HR personnel to have these difficult emotionally fueled conversations. I want to focus on managers and […]
Best Practices to Mediate Disputes as a Facilitator or Mediator
Mediating a corporate dispute can be challenging, but with the right approach and techniques, reaching a resolution that satisfies all parties involved is possible. This post will discuss how to mediate a meeting effectively in a corporate dispute. The goal is to give you concrete strategies to help you address conflict in the moment and […]
What is Remediation Training?
Often when we have an open investigation with workplace or sexual harassment, we don’t know quite what to do after we initiate the investigation. It is important to set the tone for restorative practices, also known as remediation practices. Remediation practices are strategies, behaviors, or policies that will help the people impacted by the negative […]
Recognizing the Signs of a Toxic Workplace
Finding the right work environment is crucial for our overall well-being and job satisfaction, it is about understanding how we fit with an organization and if we feel safe. Psychological safety is the ability to feel safe and take risks to speak up and disagree with collegues. It is addressing a concerns without fear of […]