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Risk leaders need to dance the tango
Dr. David Hillson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementRisk practitioners seek inspiration from many different places, but not many look to the world of professional dancing to improve their leadership effectiveness. An innovative workshop has recently been developed by LeaderTango, which uses the Argentine tango as a metaphor for the leadership strengths and skills needed to succeed in today's business world.
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Not all harassment is equal
Simma Lieberman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhile allegations of sexual harassment past and present continue to grow, most attention has been on public figures in Hollywood, sports, politics and the tech industry. We read about huge payouts, firings and suspensions.
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Hidden testimony: Substance abuse among attorneys
Bill Becken Mental HealthcareAttorneys advocate adversarially for others. By doing so they hold their clients' trust and fate in their hands. Their own willful impairment via drug and/or alcohol use would pose a shocking threat to those who may be struggling themselves — that is, not just their clients, but all those who may otherwise rely upon them, like family and friends.
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Will GOP tax cuts mean wage growth for workers?
Seth Sandronsky Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAfter months of discussion and debate, the Republican tax overhaul crossed the finish line at the end of 2017 when President Donald Trump signed the legislation into law. Now the question is, will these tax cuts for businesses and individuals equate to wage growth in 2018? Not surprisingly, economists have different opinions on the answer.
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Identifying the traits of leadership
Mark S. Miller Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementScholars have written numerous articles on leadership. Many of these articles center on the traits of a leader, actions or responses of a leader or even why some consider one individual a great leader over another.
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US economy adds 148,000 jobs in December
Seth Sandronsky Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementU.S. employment grew 148,000 nonfarm jobs in December, while the jobless rate remained at 4.1 percent for the third straight month, the lowest rate since 2000, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Job gains in construction, healthcare and manufacturing led the way.
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Resolve to improve your performance evaluations in 2018
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementPerformance evaluations can help management improve employee performance and adjust staff expectations. However, if done improperly, performance evaluations can create more legal liability than they help to avoid.
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Skip the resolutions and have a better new year
Bob Kowalski Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhen the new year brings a chance for a fresh start, you might be inclined to join the crowd and make a list of resolutions. That's a noble idea, but you don't need to commit to an overwhelming or overly ambitious program in order to give yourself forward momentum.
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3 reasons to not use the holiday break to catch up
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIt is generally understood in the world of corner offices and cubicles not to expect any work to get done during the week between Christmas and New Year's. Whether you celebrate the holidays or not, most people in most offices are on break.
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New solutions for an old problem: Stopping sexual harassment and gender…
Simma Lieberman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementI've worked in the diversity and inclusion field for more than 25 years, yet I'm still astonished by the number of accusations and incidents that are now being reported on a near-daily basis.
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