Wellness

Is a College Course on Civil Discourse Really Needed?

Higher Education, Teaching Ethics, Wellness / /

What is More Important: Learning Soft Skills orHard Skills? I recently learned that the School of Public Affairs at the American University in Washington, D.C. is attempting to combat the adverse political dialogue taking place in today’s society by launching a new project on civil discourse. This project, designed by SPA professor Lara Schwartz, is […]

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Engaging in Workplace Retaliation

Business Ethics, Wellness, Whistleblowing, Workplace Behavior / /

Employee Protections & Workplace Harassment Workplace retaliation occurs when an employer punishes an employee for engaging in legally protected activity. Retaliation can include any negative job action, such as demotion, discipline, firing, salary reduction, or job or shift reassignment. However, retaliation can also be subtler, as explained by the legal website, NOLO. Federal Protections Federal

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