Patti C. Perez
Ogletree Deakins
Articles
Is Your Investigator More Biased Than You Think? Part II: How to Keep Truthiness Out of Your Workplace Investigations
USA - July 18 2017 All companies should have mechanisms through which employees can voice concerns and feel confident that (a) those concerns will be taken seriously…
Is Your Investigator More Biased Than You Think? Part I: How Unconscious Bias Can Disrupt Your Workplace Investigations
USA - July 17 2017 Unconscious bias (also called "implicit bias") has become a trending topic—both in the general media and in the HR world. The topic of…
An Insider’s Look at California’s New Gender Identity Regulations: Restroom Access, Pronoun Preference, and More
USA - June 28 2017 Regulations drafted by California's Fair Employment and Housing Council addressing issues related to gender identity will become effective July 1…
Check the Drama at the Door, Part II: A 10-Point Checklist for Avoiding and Resolving Workplace Conflict
USA - January 23 2017 This article is the second part in a two-part series addressing managerial best practices for conflict prevention and resolution. Part One offered…
Check the Drama at the Door, Part I: A 10-Point Checklist for Avoiding and Resolving Workplace Conflict
USA - January 19 2017 Conflict at work is inevitable. Despite this reality, there are many steps that employers can take to avoid and resolve workplace strife. According…
