Chances are, you’ve uttered a relatively common phrase at some point that made you pause and think: “Wait, is that offensive to say?” Most of us have been there, especially in recent years as certain words’ appropriateness (or rather, inappropriateness) has...
The Washington Commanders have been in the news this year for all the wrong reasons. Headline after headline has painted a picture of a toxic workplace, where wrongdoers were regularly enabled and shielded from consequences. In many ways, the Commanders’ response to...
Unfortunately, we are at a time when we’re growing increasingly accustomed to seeing news stories about harassment in the workplace with many of these claims coming from women. While the #MeToo movement originally started in 2006, it became a deafening cry with...
As investigators, we know that any type of workplace investigation can be fraught with a litany of problems or special circumstances. As such, knowing how to navigate these nuances is critical to maintaining control and credibility while conducting investigations in...
Bullying — it’s something we think about when we hear about school children on the playground. However, what you may not be aware of is that bullying occurs in a professional setting where you would least expect it — the workplace. The numbers are staggering — nearly...
The holiday season is officially upon us, which means many employers will be hosting their annual holiday parties and year-end celebrations in the weeks to come. These parties are a time-honored tradition to many and are generally considered as a great way to boost...
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