Category Archives: General

Affinity Group Danger Zones

I am pleased to post my recent article for SHRM’s HR Magazine:

Legal Trends
Affinity Group Danger Zones
Vol. 58 No. 9
Structure affinity groups so they are lawful.
9/1/2013

Smart organizations want to increase employee engagement and inclusion. One way to do that is through affinity groups. Continue reading Affinity Group Danger Zones

Mad About Mad Men

As originally published by SHRM’s “We Know Next,” found here.

Mad About Mad Men
By: Jonathan A. Segal

Sexism is more than illegal. It is immoral and bad business.

There is more than a little bit of sexism in the roles portrayed in Mad Men.  So why are so many of us crazy about the show, even though we deplore the sexism that is part of it? Continue reading Mad About Mad Men

Documentation In Health Care: Knife in the Malpractice Claim?

In the employment context, we often hear “document, document, document.”  But keep in mind that the documentation you write to employees to reflect problems with their performance or behavior later can be used against you in a medical malpractice claim.

Let’s assume you have a doctor and his level of care does not meet standard.  And, let’s further assume he should be terminated. Continue reading Documentation In Health Care: Knife in the Malpractice Claim?

DMi Presents: A Dialogue About Leaning In

In her provocative and vitally important book, Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead, Sheryl Sandberg ends with: “My goal is that this book is not the end of the conversation but the beginning.”

We will continue the conversation with a panel composed of successful women who are role models for women and men alike. Please save the date!

Tuesday, October 15, 2013 | 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Reception immediately to follow.