Toughening Up Employees
The workplace is a tough place to be these days. More work. Less pay. Terrifying stress. Debilitating fear. And that’s not the half of it. Conventional wisdom says that HR needs to be a source of support in days like these. Let employees know that you care about them and their plight. But conventional wisdom is being thrown out the window by some employers. Instead of showing empathy for employees, some employers are toughening them up. So they send them for toughening up training. Here’s an example of what we mean (listen carefully, since the British accent can be a little hard to pick up at first):
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About Chris Parker
Chris Parker's practice focuses on the representation and counseling of companies in matters pertaining to the workplace and the protection of their intellectual property and trade secrets. In addition to serving as an advocate for clients, Mr. Parker is also trained as a mediator and frequently serves as a third-party neutral.
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About Jimmy Daniel
Jimmy Daniel provides counseling to businesses of all sizes related to the employment relationship. He assists in the drafting of employment agreements, policies, and handbooks, as well as provides guidance related to compliance with federal, state, and local legislation such as the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
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About Larry Bridgesmith
While serving in an Of Counsel relationship with the firm, Mr. Bridgesmith also serves as the Executive Director at the Institute for Conflict Resolution at Lipscomb University and as an officer and principal in Strategic Resolutions Group, LLC. In these roles, Mr. Bridgesmith brings over 30 years of legal experience in dispute resolution and innovative workplace strategies to clients, students and business entities alike.
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Arguing with yourself is usually the best kind of argument. Thanks, Frank.