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Can your company survive a workplace harassment or discrimination claim?

Experts say companies and employers can expect discrimination claims this year to increase by almost 50%.

How to Implement New Federally-Mandated Title IX Regulations in Covid-Stressed School Systems

Successful implementation and execution of new Title IX policies across diverse school population will be difficult, but necessary.

Four Ways to Stop the Microaggression Ripple Effect

COVID Vaccines and Employers – A Challenging Relationship

In December 2020, vaccines from both Pfizer and Moderna received FDA emergency use authorizations to begin the fight against COVID-19. It is critical that employers be familiar with the legal ramifications regarding COVID-19 vaccination mandates and the accommodations necessary for those unable to be vaccinated.

Celebrating Three Years: A Reflection of Where We Started - and What’s Next

We’re taking a look back on how we started, why we started, and all the growth we’ve experienced along the way.

From One CEO to Another: How Are You Responding?

Will you implore the tools your company needs for a more diverse, inclusive and equal workplace?

What We Do Matters

As business owners and managers, we have a social responsibility that extends beyond company doors.

Redefining The Workplace Parent in a Post-Pandemic Culture

We have a three-year old Wheaten Terrier named Hazel. She’s driving me crazy. She barks at every every walker, biker and car that drives ...

Living With The Unimaginable

We can’t change the unimaginable things that are happening around us right now. But we can put measures in place to safeguard our minds, sta

New Workplace Litigation Concerns in the Wake of COVID-19

In the wake of COVID-19, a host of new employee discrimination allegations is on the horizon. If companies want to effectively mitigate risk

Company Culture Will Never Be The Same: Five Ways to Start Rebuilding Now

In COVID19's wake, no matter how great your culture was before, it's not going to be the same after. Five ways to start rebuilding NOW.

What Every Employer Should Know About EEOC Pandemic Guidelines

What employers can do, can't do and should do to avoid disability bias and discrimination in the workplace during COVID 19.

Maintaining Transparency and Professional Standards While WFH.

As soon as Dallas mandated its "Shelter in Place" policy, we all moved to working from home indefinitely. I am the first to say this tran...

How to Manage Risk in the Midst of a Pandemic

RBG: Inspiration to Find Another Way

Covid-19's Sobering Impact on Working Women (especially Black Women) and Steps to Making Things Better

A new report on women in the workplace from Leanin.org and McKinsey & Company.

Bringing National Hispanic Heritage Month to the Workplace

Cultivating an environment where your Latino employees feel included and recognized will build a more inclusive workplace culture for all.

Lessons from an Elementary School: How to Tackle Workplace Bullying Head On

In order to protect cultures of acceptance and inclusion, leaders must understand what workplace bullying is, how it impacts the workplace, and how they should address educating their employees and handling bullying head-on.

Four Ways to Honor Veterans in the Workplace This Year

Business leaders focused on DEI initiatives can build upon their culture of inclusion by recognizing the diverse and specialized backgrounds veterans bring to the workplace.

4 Ways to Enhance DEI with Actions (Even If You’re Not a DEI Officer)

There are many real, action-oriented tactics that any company can use to foster more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces.

Black Friday Shines a Light on Retail Workforces

Almost 15% of charges filed with the EEOC were made in the retail trade, the second-highest percentage after accommodations/food services.

4 Ways to Boost Engagement At Your Virtual Holiday Party and How to Keep Them Clean

Creating an engaging and safe holiday party experience that not only relieves stress, but also strengthens team bonding without adding to the Zoom burnout.

2020: The Year that Changed Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Forever

Nasdaq Holds Corporate Feet to the Fire to Improve Diversity, But Will it Work?

Remaining Resilient: Work Shield & The ‘Human Element’

Preserving the human element of Work Shield is essential to our mission.

A Historic Day for Women in America

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Why Mentorship Matters: Lessons from Our Work Shield Team

Where Businesses Should Invest in a Year of Cutbacks

We’re breaking down why, even in a year of cutbacks, companies should invest in initiatives promoting employee well-being and DEI.

5 Reasons Why Our Board Members Love Work Shield

In honor of the month of love, we’re sharing five reasons our board members love Work Shield and why our mission resonates with them.

Black History Month: Addressing Workplace Discrimination & Three Actionable Steps for Businesses

In order to combat racial discrimination in the workplace, it is imperative that we not only educate ourselves on the challenges Black workers face, but also contribute to the change by implementing actionable steps that reduce and remove discrimination from the workplace.

Why Work Shield is the Only Solution I Can Stand Behind

The last three years have been an exhilarating flurry of innovation and execution on our goals. And while the business case for Work Shield is undeniably evident in the ROI we provide to our client partners, what keeps me intrinsically motivated to continue full steam ahead are the individual employees we impact within the cultures of all our client partners.

Work Shield Case Study - Reducing Harassment in the Restaurant Industry

As many as 90% of women and 70% of men who have worked in the restaurant industry have experienced some form of sexual harassment.

Employee Appreciation Day - Four Ways to Show Gratitude to Your Team

In honor of Employee Appreciation Day on March 5, we’ve rounded up four easy ways to show appreciation for your employees today and year-round!