- Martin Luther King, Jr. Business Owners Still Fulfilling the Dream
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written on January 20, 2012
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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This week we’re celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968). He was born Michael Luther King, Jr., but later changed his name to Martin. He served as the co-pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta after following in the footsteps of his dad and grandfather. He was educated in the segregated Georgia public schools, where he graduated at the age of fifteen, and got his B.A. from Morehouse College like his father and grandfather.
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- Using the Penn State Scandal to Begin to Examine Some of the Ethics of Leadership
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written on December 01, 2011
by Tameka Taylor
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Leadership Skills in Employees
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It’s hard to be here, to be an American, and not be familiar with the Penn State Scandal that was exposed recently. A coach was presented with allegations of child abuse. I’m not going to get into the details of that case, but feel free to look it up, if you are one of the few who hasn’t heard the details of the case.
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- This Halloween Season is about More than Tricks and Treats for Some ...but about Diversity
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written on November 03, 2011
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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October 31st is considered a fun holiday by many; it’s Halloween. Many adults get into this holiday by dressing up and having costume parties just like children. However, that’s not everyone’s feeling, thoughts, and experiences.
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- Pre Employment vs. Post Employment Investigations
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written on October 27, 2011
by Ted L Moss
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Recruitment and Safe Hiring Practices
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Most employers conduct some type of pre-employment screening, which is actually a form of investigation. The pre-employment background check investigates the facts that are presented in a potential employee’s resume or application.
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- Yom Kippur: One of the Jewish High Holy Days
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written on October 14, 2011
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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In the fall of each year, there are several Jewish Holidays that occur. This article will focus on Yom Kippur, which is the Day of Atonement and the second of the two High Holy Days. It comes ten days after Rosh Hashanah on the 10th of Tishrei.
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- Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year
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written on October 14, 2011
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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In the fall of each year, there are several Jewish Holidays that occur. I will focus on a series of articles highlighting each of these holidays in my next few writings. Rosh Hashanah is the holiday which starts off the Jewish New Year and according to Jewish tradition is the anniversary of the creation of the world.
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- How do I identify good people and get them OnBoard?
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written on October 13, 2011
by Steve Krisfalusy
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Recruitment and Safe Hiring Practices
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That seems to be a common question we are being asked today: How do I find identify good people and keep them happy?
Assuming we are referring to good as relating to work ethics, you are not alone especially when it comes to people we are willing to train. As a 20+ year headhunter veteran my job was to locate and recruit the top percentage of people for my clients. I had to weed through a lot of chaff to find the wheat. The actual methods to locate those individuals are too extensive to discuss at this time. What I can do is give you some tips in regards to qualifying people before you hire them and what you can do once you do.
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- Onboarding and a Whole Lot More
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written on September 20, 2011
by Steve Krisfalusy
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Recruitment and Safe Hiring Practices
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People! Helping them and your business succeed. When the economy gets tougher, more people issues tend to appear. Whether that is for existing staff or new hires. Most business owners are experts at what drives the business. Too often they are not experts at interviewing and coaching people. In these economic times hiring and keeping good people are critical. We will share some tips based on our 20+ years of interviewing, recruiting/staffing and coaching experience with thousands of people.
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- Language Barriers in the Workplace
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written on September 12, 2011
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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More and more foreign born workers are becoming a part of our working community. Also, this is becoming a focus here in Northeast Ohio as the Global Cleveland Initiative has been launched.
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- Are you the housekeepers? A stereotype at work...
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written on September 08, 2011
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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Recently, my business partner, Ruth E. Ramos Clifford, and I were recently traveling for work and stayed at a wonderful bed and breakfast. We had gotten dressed and were wearing our organization uniform: polos and black pants. We had come downstairs and were sitting at a table for breakfast.
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- The Impact of Stereotypes on Business Owners
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written on September 07, 2011
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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As business owners, stereotypes impact our businesses. Stereotypes are making generalizations about a group of people and saying that all people that belong to that group behave the same way.
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- Size Discrimination in the Workplace
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written on August 29, 2011
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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Size is another area of diversity that isn’t discussed much in the workplace but is an aspect where people are discriminated. This is an area of discrimination that people are just starting to address.
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- Avoid Hiring Mistakes. Hire Right. It’s as Easy as Riding a B.i.k.e
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written on June 23, 2011
by Shelley Solomon Cull
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Recruitment and Safe Hiring Practices
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If you want to avoid costly hiring mistakes, hire right. It’s as easy as riding a B.I.K.E. Follow these four steps to attract and retain a winning team.
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- Workers’ Compensation: In-House Machines and Product Liability
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written on June 20, 2011
by Ross Brittain and Schonberg
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Workers' Compensation
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For employers who build their own machines, should there be concern over a product liability lawsuit if an employee is hurt using the machine? For example, let’s say the employer is a shoe manufacturer and develops a unique machine to help with the soling of shoes. The machine is built in-house by the employer and used in the production of their product. The machine malfunctions and injures an employee. The employee, in addition to a workers’ compensation claim, also brings a product liability action against the employer. Is the product liability lawsuit a viable action? The simple answer is “no.”
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- More Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Workers’ Compensation Claims and Hearings
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written on June 15, 2011
by Ross Brittain and Schonberg
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Workers' Compensation
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When is an injured worker entitled to temporary total disability compensation?
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- Immigration and its Impact on Diversity (Part 3)
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written on June 13, 2011
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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In the last 2 posts, I have discussed 10 myths about immigration. They include: 1) Most immigrants are here illegally; 2) It's just as easy to enter the country legally today as it was when my ancestors arrived; 3) There’s a way to enter the country legally for anyone who wants to get in line; 4) My ancestors learned English, but today’s immigrants refuse; 5) Today’s immigrants don’t want to blend in and become “Americanized.”; 6) Immigrants take good jobs from Americans; 7) Undocumented immigrants bring crime; 8) Undocumented immigrants don’t pay taxes but still get benefits; 9) The United States is being overrun by immigrants like never before; and 10) Anyone who enters the country illegally is a criminal. As business owners, we have a responsibility to make our environments inclusive, respectful, and welcoming for all including immigrants.
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- Workers’ Compensation: Temporary Total Disability: Always Total, Seldom Temporary
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written on June 06, 2011
by Ross Brittain and Schonberg
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Workers' Compensation
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When Ohio’s Legislature designed the workers’ compensation system, its goal was to protect injured workers in a manner which was expedient and fair to both workers and their employers. Prior to the codification of the law, a workplace injury could lead to a personal injury lawsuit and a potential large recovery by the injured worker. However, at the same time, employers were able to defend against such lawsuits by asserting the common law defenses of contributory negligence and assumption of the risk. A bargain was struck whereby injured workers gave up their right to pursue lawsuits (with the exception of an intentional tort) and employers gave up common law defenses, in exchange for the Industrial Commission hearing process and a set schedule of benefits. The goal of the Legislature was to provide a system for the recognition of legitimate injuries, provide benefits to those injured while they recuperated, pay appropriate medical expenses, and return the worker to employment at the earliest possible time.
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- Immigration and its Impact on Diversity Part 2
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written on May 31, 2011
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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Another area of diversity and inclusion management that is important to address is Immigration. There are many myths and stereotypes that people have regarding immigrants and the immigration process. In the last article that I posted, the following 5 myths were discussed: 1) Most immigrants are here illegally; 2) It's just as easy to enter the country legally today as it was when my ancestors arrived; 3) There’s a way to enter the country legally for anyone who wants to get in line; 4) My ancestors learned English, but today’s immigrants refuse; and 5) Today’s immigrants don’t want to blend in and become “Americanized.” This article will continue the discussion of 5 additional myths.
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- Workers’ Compensation: Righting a Wrong: The Employer’s Use of Mandamus Proceedings
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written on May 25, 2011
by Ross Brittain and Schonberg
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Workers' Compensation
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At times, the receipt of a refusal order from the Industrial Commission of Ohio (an order denying a third-level hearing) may result in a discussion with our office as to whether or not further appeal may be taken to an adverse decision.
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- Workers’ Compensation: The Industrial Commission of Ohio Discontinues the Regular Use of Video Hearings
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written on May 23, 2011
by Ross Brittain and Schonberg
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Workers' Compensation
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If you recall, my article in the last newsletter was entitled “The Industrial Commission of Ohio Initiates Video Hearings.” I emphatically told you that video hearings were “here to stay.” As you can see, my prediction was a bit off, as the title of this article will tell you. Keep in mind that I also picked the Browns to win the Super Bowl in 2008, so that should tell you a little something about my prognosticating skills.
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- Immigration and its Impact on Diversity - Part 1
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written on April 28, 2011
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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There are many myths and misperceptions out there about immigrants and immigration. This article will explore many popular misperceptions.
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- Vetting your C-Level Management Part 2: Federal Criminal Records and Credit Reports
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written on April 15, 2011
by Ted L Moss
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Recruitment and Safe Hiring Practices
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Most companies do not order background checks that include searches at the federal level, or credit reports, as a standard practice. Federal records are held at federal district, appellate, and bankruptcy courts.
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- Card Check is Still Alive
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written on March 22, 2011
by Kenyon Mau
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Creating a Positive Culture
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A reader to a recent COSE Update asked what has been the latest on EFCA (Employee Free Choice Act). As recently as December 2010, I wrote an article on EFCA indicating the bill was not totally dead and that it could still be resurrected.
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- Ohio Supreme Court Case Could Expand Employee Workers' Compensation Retaliation Termination Lawsuits
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written on March 01, 2011
by Scott Lawson
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Termination of Employees
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A case currently pending before the Ohio Supreme Court could expand the rights of employees to sue their employers for workers’ compensation retaliation.
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- Workers' Compensation - Beware of Employee Misclassification When Using Independent Contractors
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written on February 22, 2011
by Ross Brittain and Schonberg
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Workers' Compensation
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Although many employers may currently be experiencing an uptick in their businesses, the uncertainty surrounding the direction of our country’s economy remains. On top of the already-recognized economic uncertainty, a new incentive to stay “downsized” is the passage of health care reform. The ever-increasing cost of health care has always been a major consideration for employers; however, it is heightened by new penalties to be imposed when employees opt out of company-sponsored programs or when employers fail to provide affordable health insurance to employees. These penalties may run as high as $3,000 per employee.
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