Today's Workplace

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 Seeds 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.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 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.

The second epidemic impacted our communities last summer, after the murder of George Floyd and the period of social justice and racial reconciliation that followed. Join us as we will discuss the history and evolution of workplace discrimination and DE&I efforts employed by corporations, a year after the Me Too movement and Black Lives Matter protests with our guests Grace Speights and Chai Feldblum on Today's Workplace. Learn what changes have taken place over one year.

Many companies now push the concept of diversity but fail to create an inclusive environment. Join us now as we discuss how organizations missed the mark and how they can improve the workplace with our guests Tammy Bennett and JT Wilson on Today's Workplace.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) work from a global perspective requires cultural translation, that is respecting cultural differences while acknowledging the unique way systems of oppression disguise themselves in different cultures. Today's Workplace is thrilled to have Abam Mambo, Legal Director at Microsoft, graciously share her wisdom and insight from her own journey engaging in DEI work across the globe.

Barbara Johnson and Belinda Reed Shannon discuss the current state of affairs with respect to vaccine mandates, both the OSHA mandate and the center for Medicare and Medicaid Services mandate. We also discuss the President's September 2021 executive order, which directed OSHA to develop any Emergency Temporary Standard referred to as an ETS. The stated goal of this ETS is to protect unvaccinated workers from the risk of contracting COVID-19 at work.  The ETS requires covered employers to develop, implement, and enforce mandatory COVID vaccination policies. It also requires employers to determine the vaccination status of each employee, obtain acceptable proof of vaccination from vaccinated employees while maintaining a roster of each employee's vaccination status. Are you ready for Today's Workplace?

On this episode of Today's Workplace we look at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS), which were created in response to President Biden's COVID-19 Executive Order. The Executive Order directed OSHA to require all private employers with 100 or more employees to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations, or at least weekly testing. Tune in for a review of OSHA's reasoning for issuing the ETS, compliance deadlines, and what employers should be doing now.

Perrine Farque is an internationally recognized diversity and inclusion speaker and author of Inclusion: the ultimate secret to an organization's success. She has an extensive track-record of delivering ground-breaking, inspiring diversity and inclusion speaker sessions that motivate the audience to become inclusive leaders. We are thrilled to have her joining us on this episode of Today's Workplace.

On this episode of Today's Workplace we continue our conversation on systemic discrimination with plaintiff-side class action attorneys, Kelly Dermody and Jahan Sagafi, by taking a closer look at diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession. Get a closer look at the issues and leave with sound advice to help you and your organization be a part of the solution.

Plaintiff-side class action attorneys, Jahan Sagafi and Kelly Dermody, join Belinda Reed Shannon and Barbara Johnson to discuss systemic discrimination. Tune in to learn more about what systemic discrimination is, what these attorney's look for when taking on a case, and explore the industries that are more vulnerable to claims of systemic discrimination.

In this episode of the Today's Workplace podcast Barbara Johnson and Belinda Reed Shannon discuss the two grounds for exemption to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate in the workplace—medical and religious.

On this episode of Today's Workplace we are continuing our series exploring the COVID-19 vaccination mandate in the workplace to help our listeners understand the implications of President Biden's COVID-19 Action Plan that was announced on September 9, 2021. The Executive Orders describe the president's six-pronged strategies to fight the pandemic and increase vaccination rates. In this episode Barbara Johnson and Belinda Reed Shannon discuss who the COVID-19 Action Plan will impact and what employers should be doing next.

What laws govern the COVID-19 vaccine employer mandate? How are employers responding? Who makes up the anti-vaccine group? All this and more on this episode of Today's Workplace, where hosts Barbara Johnson and Belinda Reed Shannon discuss the issues that employers are facing when considering vaccine mandates. Tune in for this timely conversation and check out todaysworkplace.com for additional information.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) work from a global perspective requires cultural translation, that is respecting cultural differences while acknowledging the unique way systems of oppression disguise themselves in different cultures. Today's Workplace is thrilled to have Abam Mambo, Legal Director at Microsoft, graciously share her wisdom and insight from her own journey engaging in DEI work across the globe.

Alison Nelson is a career Ford Motor Company lawyer, who joined the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Office in January 2021 as the Director of DEI Strategies & Program Planning. She is leading the company's holistic DEI governance. Alison joins us on Today's Workplace to give a closer look at changes observed in the climate and culture of Ford's workforce as a result of DEI strategy. We discuss considerations to keep in mind when working with a large unionized workforce and best practices when sharing diversity metrics.

How do you know when your organization is diverse, equitable and inclusive? There are many challenges when it comes to implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies – especially in larger organizations. That's why we were so excited to be joined by Alison Nelson, Director of DEI Strategies & Program Planning at Ford Motor Company. Alison shares some valuable insights on how Ford has implemented DEI initiatives across all levels of the organization and what they are doing to hold themselves accountable.

Companies have had to acknowledge that many, if not most, diversity, equity, & inclusion (DEI) programs have been ineffective in creating real change. A vital aspect of creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is through your organizations hiring practices. Join Barbara and Belinda for Part II of their conversation with Michael Payne and Philip Berry as they look at best practices with respect to hiring diverse talent, fostering a sense of belonging and what effective training looks like.

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.

With seven episodes published in season two, hosts Barabra Johnson and Belinda reed Shannon take a moment to look back at the season so far. The focus for Today's Workplace Season 2 is diversity, equity, and inclusion and the guests so far have given us a lot to unpack. Join our hosts for a look back at the guests and their topics as well as the key learnings from the first seven episodes of season two. We'll also take a peek forward to some of the experts joining us in future episodes.

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.

The entire corporate world is in flux regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion because of the increased demand for social justice and transparency. Independent pressure groups like employees' unions and societies at large are pushing corporate entities to be more transparent, equitable, inclusive, and diverse. Our guests Jon Geier and David Cohen of DCI Consultants discuss the impact of data analytics on DE&I projects and how you can use this tool effectively for improving diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in your organization.

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.

The second epidemic impacted our communities last summer, after the murder of George Floyd and the period of social justice and racial reconciliation that followed. Join us as we will discuss the history and evolution of workplace discrimination and DE&I efforts employed by corporations, a year after the Me Too movement and Black Lives Matter protests with our guests Grace Speights and Chai Feldblum on Today's Workplace. Learn what changes have taken place over one year.

Covid-19 was the first pandemic, but now a second pandemic had been brewing under the surface, as individuals call for racial inclusion and diversity in the workplace. Join us as we discuss diversity in the law firms and the approaches needed to promote the idea of inclusion and belonging amongst people of color with our guest Don Prophete on Today's Workplace.

Many companies now push the concept of diversity but fail to create an inclusive environment. Join us now as we discuss how organizations missed the mark and how they can improve the workplace with our guests Tammy Bennett and JT Wilson on Today's Workplace.

George Floyd's murder and other instances of police brutality last year triggered an outrage that has forced corporate America to examine its role in institutional racism.  Employers are reevaluating their company cultures with a sense of renewed sense of urgency. Join us now as we discuss how HR leaders within two organizations respond to the issues of inequality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace with our guests Ashley Ridgeway-Washington and Donna Hughes on Today's Workplace

The need for diversity and inclusion is an ongoing issue in the current workplace. Join us for the second season of Today's Workplace, as we tackle the strategies and approaches that companies can take to deal with this problem.

For Season Two, Today's Workplace Podcast is very excited to be tackling the issues of workplace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Your hosts Barbara Johnson and Belinda Reed Shannon will be speaking with numerous guests to show the history of these programs, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that employers face, and learning of the stories from the workplace from the people on the front lines every day.

As the first season of Today's Workplace comes to a close, our co hosts review the topics and issues discussed in the year 2020. Join us now as we reflect on the numerous subject matters and guests that have made it on the show, with your hosts Barbara Johnson and Belinda Reed Shannon, and special guest Vinnie Potestivo.

Companies have been forced to make several adjustments to their work dynamic. This includes how to go about recruiting their workers during COVID. Join us today with our guests Michelle Campbell and Robert Spencer as we discuss the changes within the recruitment spaces and the process of hiring in a Pre-COVID work environment.

At the beginning of the pandemic, healthcare workers were on the front line when it came to dealing with COVID-19 patients. Join us now as we discuss how HR executives  within healthcare organizations have dealt with  concerns for  employee safety and return to work protocols with our guests Ashley Ridgeway-Washington and Donna Hughes on Today's Workplace.

Since early March, safety standards on COVID have been constantly evolving for people in the workplace. Join us today with our guest, Courtney Malveaux as we talk about OSHA standards, cause for citation, and what employers can do to keep up with the changes.

As the lock down orders are slowly being lifted, companies are now figuring out new ways to implement rules that promote social distancing. Tune in for our discussion with Chrissy Roselle as she shares how companies encourage and work to improve employee relations on Today's Workplace, with hosts Barbara Johnson and Belinda Reed Shannon.