In this episode of the Today's Workplace podcast, the conversation over the importance of policies to prevent workplace violence continues with Mr. Felix P Nater, the president and owner of Nater Associates Limited, a consulting practice that specializes in helping companies implement and manage workplace security and violence prevention strategies.   For more information on this episode and to connect with Barbara Johnson or Belinda Reed Shannon, visit us at: https://www.todaysworkplacepodcast.com   The views expressed on today’s program are those of the speakers and are not the views of Today’s Workplace, the speaker’s firms or clients, and are not intended to provide legal advice.

Mr. Felix P. Nater, a nationally recognized expert in workplace violence prevention and security management, shares valuable insights on how companies can take steps to prevent violence in the workplace, and ensure the safety and security of their employees. Join us as we discuss the the challenges facing today's employers on this episode of Today’s Workplace, such as: Investigative Law Program Management Workplace Security Workplace Violence Prevention For more information on this episode and to connect with Barbara Johnson or Belinda Reed Shannon, visit us at: https://www.todaysworkplacepodcast.com The views expressed on today’s program are those of the speakers and are not the views of Today’s Workplace, the speaker’s firms or clients, and are not intended to provide legal advice.

Are you maximizing diversity and collaboration opportunities at the workplace? Patrice Borders, a diversity and inclusion expert with over 15 years of experience, dives into the importance of creating a psychologically safe space for collaboration, where individuals feel comfortable sharing their ideas, challenging each other, and offering diverse perspectives.    In this episode of Today's Workplace, Patrice shares how to leverage cognitive diversity and communication styles to amplify the benefits of diversity.   For more information on this episode and to connect with Barbara Johnson or Belinda Reed Shannon, visit us at: https://www.todaysworkplacepodcast.com   The views expressed on today’s program are those of the speakers and are not the views of Today’s Workplace, the speaker’s firms or clients, and are not intended to provide legal advice.

Patrice Borders, a leading expert on diversity and inclusion in the workplace, joins us to share ways companies can create more inclusive environments and the importance of diversity in driving innovation and success. In this episode we discuss: - The power of emotional intelligence in the workplace. - How does self-awareness impact career success and business success? - The Seven Keys of Emotional Intelligence model   For more information on this episode and to connect with Barbara Johnson or Belinda Reed Shannon, visit us at: https://www.todaysworkplacepodcast.com   The views expressed on today’s program are those of the speakers and are not the views of Today’s Workplace the speaker's firms or clients, and are not intended to provide legal advice.

In this Today's Workplace podcast episode we continue our conversation with Angela J. Reddock-Wright, Esq., an Employment Mediator and the author of “The Workplace Transformed: 7 Crucial Lessons from the Global Pandemic.”    We discuss the issues, challenges, and controversies that inspired the rise in employee activism as well as the evolution of essential workers and non-essential workers in today's modern workplace.    Join us on this special episode of Today’s Workplace as Angela J. Reddock-Wright, Esq shares key insights into the post-covid employer-employee relationship that are creating a monumental shift in the workplace today.   For more information on this episode and to connect with Barbara Johnson or Belinda Reed Shannon, visit us at: https://www.todaysworkplacepodcast.com   The views expressed on today’s program are those of the speakers and are not the views of Today’s Workplace, the speaker’s firms or clients, and are not intended to provide legal advice.

Angela J. Reddock-Wright, Esq. is an Employment Mediator and the author of “The Workplace Transformed: 7 Crucial Lessons from the Global Pandemic.”    With over 25 years of experience, Angela is an Employment and Labor Law Mediator, Workplace Arbitrator, Title IX Investigator, and the Founder & Managing Partner of the Reddick Law Group based in Los Angeles.  She is also on the panel of mediators and arbitrators at Judicate West, a private dispute resolution firm where she settles cases including wrongful termination, discrimination based on race or gender, sexual harassment, and whistleblower cases.   Join us on this special episode of Today’s Workplace as Angela J. Reddock-Wright, Esq shares key insights into the post-covid employer-employee relationship that are creating a monumental shift in the workplace today.   For more information on this episode and to connect with Barbara Johnson or Belinda Reed Shannon, visit us at: https://www.todaysworkplacepodcast.com   The views expressed on today’s program are those of the speakers and are not the views of Today’s Workplace, the speaker’s firms or clients, and are not intended to provide legal advice.

Michele Meyer-Shipp, CEO of Dress For Success, joins us for a discussion about developments taking place in the post pandemic workplace.   We discuss the significant steps employers should be taking in the private and public sector in order to thrive in this period of massive change.   Tune in to see if you’re ready for Today’s Workplace.   For more information on this episode and to connect with Barbara Johnson or Belinda Reed Shannon, visit us at: https://www.todaysworkplacepodcast.com The views expressed on today’s program are those of the speakers and are not the views of Today’s Workplace, the speaker’s firms or clients, and are not intended to provide legal advice.

Michele Meyer-Shipp, CEO of Dress For Success, joins us for a discussion on workplace culture, tapping into employee values, and ways to create a culture that drives community and retention.    We discuss how employees want to work in a company where they feel trusted and where they trust leadership. They also have new priorities such as benefits, flexible work schedules, and the company's commitment to giving back to the community.     Tune in to see if you’re ready for Today’s Workplace.  For more information on this episode and to connect with Barbara Johnson or Belinda Reed Shannon, visit us at: https://www.todaysworkplacepodcast.com

On this episode of Today’s Workpalce we take a deeper dive into how employers can create the culture they desire in their rapidly changing workplaces with Andrew Botwin, a seasoned executive & leadership coach, independent workplace investigator, and trainer with more than 25 years of experience working with companies across various levels.   Andy Botwin founded Strategy People Culture, LLC in 2012 with a passion for working with the interconnectivity between people and business and the fundamental beliefs in the symbiotic relationship between the advancement and success of both people and business.    Listen in as we discover how the global pandemic has changed today's workplace, and how leaders can create a culture aligned with their organization’s values.   For more information on this episode and to connect with Barbara Johnson or Belinda Reed Shannon, visit us at:https://www.todaysworkplacepodcast.com   The views expressed on today’s program are those of the speakers and are not the views of Today’s Workplace, the speaker’s firms or clients, and are not intended to provide legal advice.

On this episode of Today’s Workplace we discuss post pandemic office culture with Jay Jamrog, a well-respected futurist of 40+ years. Jay talks about preserving office synergy and the struggle to understand what collaboration in the workforce will look like post pandemic as employees continue to work remotely. How does this impact today’s workplace? Join Barbara Johnson and Belinda Reed Shannon as they provide their insights into how to best utilize this critical information.    For more information:  https://www.todaysworkplacepodcast.com Connect with Barbara Johnson or Belinda Reed Shannon here:  https://todaysworkplacepodcast.com   The views expressed on today’s program are those of the speakers and are not the views of Today’s Workplace, the speaker’s firms or clients, and are not intended to provide legal advice.

On this episode of Today’s Workplace we discuss Culture Renovation and I4CP (Institute for Corporate Productivity) with Jay Jamrog, a well-respected futurist of 40+ years. Jay explains what Culture Renovation is and how diversity, equity, and inclusion could be factored into it. How does this impact today’s workplace? Join Barbara Johnson and Belinda Reed Shannon as they provide their insights into how to best utilize this critical information.    For more information:  https://www.todaysworkplacepodcast.com Connect with Barbara Johnson or Belinda Reed Shannon here:  https://todaysworkplacepodcast.com The views expressed on today’s program are those of the speakers and are not the views of Today’s Workplace, the speaker’s firms or clients, and are not intended to provide legal advice.

On this episode of Today’s Workplace we welcome to our show Jimmy Robinson, a highly sought-after partner in one of the nation’s largest law firms where he has built an incredibly successful labor law practice guiding employers through a variety of traditional and emerging issues related to unions and union organizing. Jimmy discusses with us how Covid 19 has elevated the visibility of labor unions. We learn about the walkouts, the recent strides, and all of these efforts by organized labor to connect with the next generation of workers, the highly aggressive pro union agenda of the national labor relations board How does this impact today’s workplace? Join Barbara Johnson and Belinda Reed Shannon as they provide their insights into how to best utilize this critical information.    For more information:  https://www.todaysworkplacepodcast.com Connect with Barbara Johnson or Belinda Reed Shannon here:  https://todaysworkplacepodcast.com   The views expressed on today's program are those of the speakers and are not the views of Today's Workplace, the speaker's firms, or clients, and do not intend to provide legal advice.

On this episode of Today’s Workplace we welcome to our show Jimmy Robinson, a highly sought-after partner in one of the nation’s largest law firms where he has built an incredibly successful labor law practice guiding employers through a variety of traditional and emerging issues related to unions and union organizing. Jimmy discusses with us the importance of having unions in the workplace during the pandemic and how the National Labor Board is implementing a ton of concepts contained in the pro act through some regulatory reform. How does this impact today’s workplace? Join Barbara Johnson and Belinda Reed Shannon as they provide their insights into how to best utilize this critical information.    For more information:  https://www.todaysworkplacepodcast.com   Connect with Barbara Johnson or Belinda Reed Shannon here:  https://todaysworkplacepodcast.com     The views expressed on today's program are those of the speakers and are not the views of Today's Workplace, the speaker's firms, or clients, and do not intend to provide legal advice.

In this episode of the Today's Workplace podcast, we continue our conversation with Jay Jamrog, a well-respected futurist of 40+ years. Jay shares with us how diversity and inclusivity are vastly different throughout the world and How artificial intelligence could impact our future workplace. How does this impact today’s workplace? Join Barbara Johnson and Belinda Reed Shannon as they provide their insights into how to best utilize this critical information.    For more information:  https://www.todaysworkplacepodcast.com Connect with Barbara Johnson or Belinda Reed Shannon here:  https://todaysworkplacepodcast.com     The views expressed on today’s program are those of the speakers and are not the views of Today’s Workplace, the speaker’s firms or clients, and are not intended to provide legal advice.

On this episode of Today’s Workplace we discuss workplace culture and the hybrid workplace with Jay Jamrog, a well-respected futurist of 40+ years.  Jay shares with us how a hybrid workplace with intentional work flexibly will continue in the future and how a hybrid workplace directly affects people leaders.   We explore major disruptions and changes in how we view our society from a wide range of industrial viewpoints from healthcare to meat-packing. We also discuss what may transpose in the near future as well as 5 years and 10 years from now. How does this impact today’s workplace? Join Barbara Johnson and Belinda Reed Shannon as they provide their insights into how to best utilize this critical information.    For more information:  https://www.todaysworkplacepodcast.comConnect with Barbara Johnson or Belinda Reed Shannon here:  https://todaysworkplacepodcast.com     The views expressed on today’s program are those of the speakers and are not the views of Today’s Workplace, the speaker’s firms or clients, and are not intended to provide legal advice.

On this episode of Today’s Workplace we examine the Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). On January 13th, 2022 the US Supreme Court issued two decisions in cases challenging the ETS on vaccination and testing, one to OSHA and the other to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The Supreme Court decided to reimpose a stay on the enforcement of OSHA’s ETS, while the preliminary injunctions against the CMS interim final rule are pending further litigation. How does this impact today’s workplace? Join Barbara Johnson and Belinda Reed Shannon as they provide their insights into how to best utilize this critical information.    For more information:  https://www.todaysworkplacepodcast.com Connect with Barbara Johnson or Belinda Reed Shannon here:  https://todaysworkplacepodcast.com The views expressed on today’s program are those of the speakers and are not the views of Today’s Workplace, the speaker’s firms or clients, and are not intended to provide legal advice.  

Leslie Davis is a respected leader, experienced advocate, and logical strategist who has been a tireless champion for equity in the legal profession. As the Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms, Inc. (“NAMWOLF”) For over two decades, Leslie has served as lead counsel for many jury trials, bench trials and arbitrations, obtaining favorable verdicts for her clients in complex and high-stakes cases. Leslie, thank you so much for joining us on Today’s Workplace. You are delightful, inspirational, and your enthusiasm and energy are contagious. We wish you well in your role at NAMWOLF as its CEO.  For more information: https://www.todaysworkplacepodcast.com   Connect with Barbara Johnson or Belinda Reed Shannon here:  https://todaysworkplacepodcast.com The views expressed on today’s program are those of the speakers and are not the views of Today’s Workplace, the speaker’s firms or clients, and are not intended to provide legal advice.  

If you are not integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into your workplace culture and business strategy then you are missing out on a breadth of benefits!  Learn how to look for the common mistakes employers make and the impact that well-crafted DEI strategy can have in an organization with guests and subject experts, Philip Berry and Michael Payne, on this episode of Today’s Workplace.

The corporate world has had to move quickly to respond to the current demand for social justice sweeping across the country. The entertainment industry is no exception to that. In this episode, Barbara and Belinda take a rare look at the world behind the camera and examine how the industry is handling diversity in the workplace in response to the current movement for social justice. Our guest Sean Joell Johnson, Head of Business & Legal Affairs at Fuse Media Inc., joins our hosts to discuss his viewpoint from the business side of entertainment through the lens of his extensive legal, production, and development experience. Hear it all on this episode of Today’s Workplace.

As the workplace continues to evolve and develop new diversity and inclusion programs, it has become increasingly important to understand the LGBTQ experience and the challenges they face. Our guest Rob Falk is a global thought leader on legal and business issues affecting nonprofit organizations. In this episode, Rob helps guide us through the issues facing the LGBTQ community in the workplace and shares the steps employers should take to ensure diversity and equity for the LGBTQ community.