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The scenario: A white male supervisor had an unfortunate habit of referring to the Black staffers who worked for him as “n-gg-rs.” He uttered the offensive term almost every day. He also liked to use the word “boy” when referring to African American …
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“You have an active imagination,” said George, the supervisor. “For instance, you’re imagining a hazardous condition that doesn’t even exist.” “I disagree,” said Tammy, the compliance officer. “You had a machine operator clearing a jam without first …
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“I just don’t understand how Jennifer can sue us under the EPA, the Equal Pay Act,” said Supervisor Margie Brunton. “Why do you say that?” asked HR Manager Alan Frankel. “Jennifer claims that she was paid less than a male coworker who had the same …
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For anyone on your crew who doubts the importance of following safety procedures, let them know this fact: Someone in the U.S. dies every 111 minutes from a work-related injury. That’s your takeaway from the National Census of Fatal Occupational …
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Manager’s Insight: Your insistence that drivers operate their vehicles in a safe manner and that all equipment be kept in good working order significantly reduces the chances that you’ll get hammered in court should one of your drivers be involved in …
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The scenario: A Black crew member was disappointed when he was passed over for a promotion in favor of a white man. He sent emails to just about everyone complaining that he was denied the promotion because of his race. The white man who was …
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