Episodios

  • Employer Accommodations: Service Animals vs. Emotional Support Animals | EP25

    Employer Accommodations: Service Animals vs. Emotional Support Animals | EP25
    Nov 22 2021
    The Americans with Disabilities Act, or the ADA, covers more than just employment, it requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. This can include allowing animals in the workplace to help an employee perform job functions. In this episode, APU professor Cynthia Gentile talks to employment lawyer Neil Goldsmith about the difference between a service animal and an emotional support animal. He also discusses the range of important questions employers need to ask an employee about their disability and how the animal would allow them to perform essential functions that they couldn’t otherwise perform.

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    20 m
  • Addressing Workplace Misconduct: What’s Your Ethical Game Plan? | EP24

    Addressing Workplace Misconduct: What’s Your Ethical Game Plan? | EP24
    Nov 8 2021
    Nearly half of U.S. employees reported that they observed misconduct in the workplace. This is both extremely concerning, but also mind-boggling that companies believe they can essentially get away with unethical or illegal practices without consequences, says APU professor CJ Sherman. In this episode, she talks with Dr. Linda Ashar about misconduct in the workplace, what measures need to be put in place to prevent it from happening, and how to address misconduct when it occurs. Hear examples of companies that engaged in gross misconduct and illegal activity like Wells Fargo, Volkswagen, and General Motors. Also learn what options employees have when they recognize misconduct, how to protect themselves from retaliation, and what policies companies need to have in place to encourage employees to report misconduct.

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    35 m
  • Create a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce through Acknowledgement, Ownership and Action | EP23

    Create a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce through Acknowledgement, Ownership and Action | EP23
    Oct 4 2021
    There’s a major cultural and social shift underway compelling organizations to focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging within their workforce. While the benefits and value of a diverse workforce are unquestionable, the path for organizations to get there requires leaders to acknowledge uncomfortable truths. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Linda Ashar talks to Dr. Larry D. Parker, Jr. about his research into outgroups and the steps executive leaders need to take to create an inclusive work environment where employees feel a sense of belonging.

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    29 m
  • The Value of Fostering a Sense of Belonging | EP22

    The Value of Fostering a Sense of Belonging | EP22
    Aug 30 2021
    Everybody wants to feel like they belong, so it’s imperative that organizations create a workplace culture that provides employees with a strong sense of belonging. In this episode, APU professor Linda Ashar talks to Provost and author, Dr. Terrell Strayhorn, about his research on belonging and how he’s applying his findings to drive employee and student success. Learn about the responsibility of leaders to foster a sense of belonging in the workplace, ways for leaders to show students and employees that they’re valued and they matter, and how such efforts can improve employee retention, satisfaction and productivity.

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    51 m
  • Removing “Us versus Them” Dynamics Leads to an Inclusive Workplace | EP21

    Removing “Us versus Them” Dynamics Leads to an Inclusive Workplace | EP21
    Aug 9 2021
    Every organization has divisions, which can become deep and disruptive and affect the organization’s ability to reach its goals. In this episode, American Public University professor Linda Ashar talks to author and business leader Laura Kriska about her new book that aims to remove the “Us versus Them” dynamic from the workplace. Learn her practical three-step process to help people build trusting relationships with people who aren’t like them, why leaders must recognize who’s on the “home team,” and how WE-Building can bridge the gap to create an inclusive workplace.

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    50 m
  • Shifting Landscape of Workplace COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates | EP20

    Shifting Landscape of Workplace COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates | EP20
    Jul 26 2021
    Can employers require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine? In this episode, APU professor Cynthia Gentile talks to attorney Neil Goldsmith about legal issues surrounding workplace vaccine mandates. Learn the legal grounds employers have for mandating vaccination as well as considerations involving the ADA and Title VII. Also hear details of a recent ruling from a Texas court that upheld an employers’ right to mandate vaccination and terminate employees who did not comply with the vaccination requirements.

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    29 m
  • Supporting and Protecting Military Servicemember Employees | EP19

    Supporting and Protecting Military Servicemember Employees | EP19
    Jul 12 2021
    What laws should employers understand when it comes to employing military servicemembers? In this episode, APU professor Cynthia Gentile talks to attorney and JAG officer Melissa Strickland about what both employers and military employees should know about USERRA and other laws that provide protections to military employees. In addition to knowing its legal obligations, she also offers insight into how employers can provide additional support by valuing military servicemembers’ unique experience, seeking to employ military spouses and veterans, and ensuring there are systems in place to support and engage military employees.

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    25 m
  • How the Gig Economy is Changing the Employment Law Landscape | EP18

    How the Gig Economy is Changing the Employment Law Landscape | EP18
    Jun 14 2021
    The growth of the gig economy has upended traditional employment classifications and sown uncertainty regarding labor laws. Companies like Uber and Lyft, which rely on independent contractors, face employment law challenges regarding the status of freelancers and gig workers. In this episode, APU professor Cynthia Gentile talks to attorney Neil Goldsmith about how the gig economy is changing employment law. Learn about the various tests used to determine employment status, laws like Prop 22 that change employment classifications, and other changes affecting the gig economy under the Biden administration.

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    31 m