After the Supreme Court’s ruling in June, on Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, it’s time for companies to update their policies and practices. Today, Maggie Spell, partner at Jones Walker LLC, lays out and explains the changes that need to be made. Last episode, Maggie walked us through the Supreme Court case itself – how it came…

Amidst all the tumultuous news of 2020, Civil Rights has landed a major victory. Today, Maggie Spell, Partner at Jones Walker LLP, talks with Eric about the transformation decision the Supreme Court made this past June.  Our guest tells the story of three cases of workplace discrimination, where employees were fired because of their gender identity or sexual orientation. The…

Diversity impacts everything around us.    We need only consider the experience of today’s guest, Karen Haycox, CEO of Habitat for Humanity New York City. Haycox leads an organization that battles housing inequities in one of the most diverse cities in the world, and she brings a trove of knowledge on the topic.    Issues relating to race, class, and gender (especially…

As a PEO, we’re in the business of helping your business grow. Think of a PEO, or “professional employer organization,” as a full-service extension of your HR department. PEOs help small and mid-size businesses manage critical HR functions like employee benefits, payroll, compliance, and HR management. With the support of a PEO, small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) can reduce costs, increase employee satisfaction, and…

Phillip Bauknight of Fisher & Phillips, LLP. Phillip provides expert analysis on the value of diversity, issues for consideration in today’s workforce, and the impact of implicit bias. Also hear practical advice and tips on operating in the real world. Webinar Slides Webinar Recording